10-Zone Spectra LED Keypads

1686H 1686V

Users Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction.. 5 Basic Operation... 6
Auditory Feedback... 6 Keypad Indicator Lights.. 8 Zone Display... 8 Alarm Memory Display... 8 Trouble Display... 9 Partitioning... 13
Programming Access Codes.. 14
System Master Code (Default: 123456). Master Codes... Duress Code... Programming Access Codes.. 15 15
Arming & Disarming... 17
Exit Delay.... Disarming & Deactivating an Alarm.. Regular Arming... Stay Arming... Force Arming.. Manual Bypass Programming... One-Touch Arming... Keyswitch Arming... Auto-Arming... 25

Additional Features.. 27

Programming Chime Zones.. 27 Keypad Muting... 27
Panic Alarms.. Program Time (clock)... PGM Button (Programmable Outputs).. Quick Function Keys... Keypad Backlight...
Fire Alarms... 31 Testing & Maintenance.. 35 System Checklist... 36 Appendix A.. 41

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Spectra Security System from Paradox Security Systems. The Spectra Security System will give you peace of mind by providing reliable security protection. Although, it can do much more than that. The Spectra System can realize your dreams of home automation such as controlling garage doors, lights, heating, temperature and much more. Consult your installer to take full advantage of your Spectra systems capabilities. This advanced technology security system provides you with reliable security protection and powerful features that anyone can use without memorizing complex and confusing codes. The system consists of the Spectra Control Panel, one or more Spectra Keypads, various input devices (i.e. motion detectors, door contacts, etc.) and various output devices (i.e. bells, sirens, lights, etc.). The elegant and user-friendly Spectra 1686H and 1686V LED Keypads allow you to easily access your security system's functions and provide you with an easy-tounderstand display of your security system's alarm and operational status. All the actions performed in your security system will be executed and displayed through the keypad. Therefore, before using your security system, we highly recommend you read this manual carefully and have your installer explain basic system operation to you.

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2.0 BASIC OPERATION
Both the Spectra 1686H and 1686V LED Keypads function and display information the same way. The following sections provide you with an excellent introduction to the buttons and indicator lights on your keypad. Many of the features in your system must be enabled by the installer. If the feature is not programmed, the keypad will emit a REJECT ION BEEP and the action will be cancelled. Refer to System Checklist in section 8.0 for details.
2.1 AU DI T OR Y F EED B A C K
When you enter information on the keypad, it will guide you with beep tones that communicate acceptance or rejection of your entries. You should be familiar with these two keypad beep tones: Confirmation Beep: When an operation (i.e. arming/ disarming) is successfully entered on the keypad or when the system switches to a new status/mode, the keypad produces an intermittent beep tone (BEEP -BEEP -BEEP BEEP ). Rejection Beep: When the system reverts to previous status or when an operation is incorrectly entered on the keypad, it will emit a continuous beep tone (BEEEEEEEEP ).

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Figure 2-1: Overview of the 1686V LED Keypad
ARM L EDs (red): ON = Partition Regular or Forced armed OFF = Partition disarmed F LASHING = Partition Stay or Instant armed FAST FLASHING = Partition in alarm READY LED (green): ON = Zones are closed OFF = Z one(s) opened or armed F LASHING = Exit Delay AC L ED (orange): ON = AC power present OFF = Power failure

Partition 1

PGM Button : Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate a PGM (i.e. garage door) Trou ble Display Alarm Mem ory Disp lay Bypass Programmin g Z one Display: Buttons [1] to [10] correspond to zones 1 to 10 respectively. When the buttons are illuminated, the zones are open.

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To re-enter data, exit the current mode or cancel an action. To save and exit. Spectra LED Keypads 7

Partition 2

2.2 KEY PAD IND IC A T OR L IGH T S
All Spectra LED Keypads include colored lights which convey the current status of your system. As explained in Figure 2-1 the state of each light represents a specific condition in your system.

2.3 ZON E DIS PL A Y

The numerical buttons on the 1686V/H Keypads are designed to communicate the status of the zones in your system. Each button corresponds to a zone in your system. If a buttons light is off (extinguished), the corresponding zone is closed. If a buttons light is on (illuminated), the corresponding zone is open (i.e. open door, movement detected, etc.).

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2.5.6 Auxiliary Current Failure [6] The auxiliary output, which supplies power to your alarm systems accessories, uses a fuseless circuit to protect the power supply against current overload and automatically shuts down if the current exceeds 1.1A. If this occurs, the [6] button will illuminate. 2.5.7 Communication Failure [7] If your alarm system is monitored and it could not communicate with the Security Company, the [7] button will illuminate. 2.5.8 Timer Loss [8] When the [8] button illuminates, your alarm systems clock must be re-programmed. This is the only trouble that we recommend that you correct. To re-program the clock press the [8] button after Step 2 from the Trouble Display (see How Do I Access the Trouble Display? at the beginning of section 2.3) and enter the current time using the 24-hour clock (i.e. 8:30PM = 20:30). Also, refer to section 5.4 and Appendix A. 2.5.9 Tamper/Zone Wiring Failure [9] When the [9] button illuminates, a wiring problem is occurring on one or more zones. To view which zones are experiencing trouble, press the [9] button after Step 2 from the Trouble Display (see How Do I Access the Trouble Display? at the beginning of section 2.3) (see Zone Display: section 2.3).

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2.5.10 Telephone Line Monitoring Failure [10] With button [10] illuminated, the presence of a telephone line has not been detected for more than 30 seconds. 2.5.11 Fire Zone Trouble [STAY ] When the [STAY ] button illuminates, a wiring problem on the fire zone is occurring. 2.5.12 Module Loss [BYP ] When a module is no longer communicating with your system, the [B YP ] button illuminates. 2.5.13 Wireless Transmitter Supervision Loss [MEM] When a wireless transmitter is no longer communicating with its receiver or its batteries are disconnected, [ MEM] illuminates.
To view on which zones the Wireless Transmitters are experiencing trouble, press the [MEM] button after Step 2 from the Trouble Display (see How Do I Access the Trouble Display? at the beginning of section 2.3) (see Zone Display: section 2.3). 2.5.14 Keypad Fault [F OR CE ] If your keypad is no longer communicating with your alarm system, the keypad will emit four consecutive beeps at 3second intervals. Press any button on the keypad to terminate the beeping sequence. The [T BL] button will flash and the [FORCE ] button will illuminate. When communication has been restored, the keypad will resume its functions.

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2.6 PA R T IT ION IN G
Your Spectra system is equipped with a partitioning feature which can divide your alarm system into two distinct areas identified as Partition 1 and Partition 2. Partitioning can be used in installations where shared security systems are more practical, such as a home office or warehouse building. When partitioned, each zone, each User Code and many of your system's features can be assigned to either Partition 1, Partition 2, or both partitions. If the system is not partitioned, all zones, User Codes, and features will be recognized as belonging to Partition 1.

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3.0 PROGRAMMING ACCESS CODES
Access Codes are personal identification numbers that allow you to enter certain programming modes, arm or disarm your system as well as activate or deactivate PGMs (see section 5.5 on page 29). The Spectra security system supports the following: 1 System Master Code 2 Master Codes 45 User Access Codes (including 1 Duress code) For information on how each Access Code can arm or disarm the system refer to the System Checklist in section 8.0 on page 36.
3.1 SY ST EM M A ST ER COD E (Default: 123456)
The System Master Code can arm or disarm any partition using any of the methods described in this section and can create, modify or delete any User Access Code (see section 3.4 on page 15).

3.2 MA ST ER COD ES

Master Code 1 is permanently assigned to Partition 1 and can be used to create, modify or delete User Access Codes (see section 3.4) that are assigned to Partition 1. Master Code 2 is permanently assigned to Partition 2 (except when partitioning is disabled, Master Code 2 will be assigned to Partition 1) and can be used to create, modify

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or delete User Access Codes (see section 3.4) that are assigned to the same partition. Master Codes cannot modify or delete User Access Codes assigned to both partitions. Only the System Master Code can modify or delete User Access Codes assigned to both partitions.

3.3 DU RE SS CO DE

If you are forced to arm or disarm your system, entering the Access Code assigned to User 048 will arm or disarm the system and immediately transmit a silent alert (Duress Code) to the Security Company. The Duress Code feature must be enabled by your installer.

3.4 PR OG RA M MI NG ACC E SS COD ES
Your system can use either 4- or 6-digit Access Codes (see page 37), where each digit can be any value from 0 to 9. Six-digit codes are considered more difficult to crack and therefore, more secure. Avoid programming simple or obvious access codes, such as your telephone number, address or codes such as 1234.

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How do I program Access Codes? 1) Press [ENTER] 2) Enter your [MA ST ER CODE ]

[E NTER ] button flashes

3) Enter 3-digit [SECT ION] (see Table 1)
The [N U MBER ] corresponding to the first digit of the existing code (if programmed) and the [EN TER ] button will illuminate (see Appendix A)
4) Enter a new 4 or 6-digit [ACCESS C ODE ]
[EN TE R] button flashes. Return to step 3 to enter next code or press [C LE AR] to exit.
How do I delete Access Codes? 1) Repeat steps 1 to 3 (see above) 2) Press the [F ORC E] button once for each digit in the Access Code (4 or 6 times) until the keypad emits a CONFIR MAT ION BEEP then press the [CL EAR] button to exit. Table 1: User Code Sections Section
[001] [002] [003] [004] to [047] [048]

User Codes

User Code 001 = Sys tem Master Code User Code 002 = M as ter Code 1 User Code 003 = M as ter Code 2 User Code 004 to User Code 047 User Code 048 or Duress C ode

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4.0 ARMING & DISARMING
Take full advantage of your Spectra system by familiarizing yourself with all the arming methods. If your system is not partitioned (section 2.6), the system considers everything as belonging to Partition 1

4.1 EX IT D EL A Y

After entering a valid arming sequence, an Exit Delay Timer will provide you with enough time to exit the protected area before the system arms. The R EA DY Light will flash during the Exit Delay and the keypad may beep. During the final 10 seconds, the beeping and the light will accelerate.
4.2 DISA R M IN G & D EA C T IVA T IN G

AL A R M

To disarm an armed system or an alarm, enter your access code. An entry point (i.e. front door) will be programmed with one of two Entry Delay Timers. When an entry point is opened, your alarm system will not generate an alarm until this timer elapses or you disarm the system. Any user can disarm a partition they have been assigned to, except users assigned with the Arm Only Option. To disarm alarms generated by a Delayed Fire Zone, please refer to section 6.0.

How do I deactivate an alarm? Enter your [ACC ESS C ODE ].

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How do I disarm the system? For a Stay or Instant Armed system, go to Step 2. 1) Enter through a designated entry point (i.e. front door).
The keypad will beep during the Entry Delay.

2) Enter your [AC CESS

COD E]

BEEP , the AR M

After the C ONFIRM ATION

Light will turn off.

you have access to both partitions (see section 2.6): 3) Buttons [1] and [2] will flash. Press the button corresponding to the desired partition. For both partitions, press the other button after the CONFIR MAT ION BEEP.

4.3 REGU L A R ARM IN G

This method, commonly used for day-to-day arming, will arm all the zones in the selected partition. How do I Regular Arm? 1) Close all zones in the desired partition. 2) Enter your [A CCESS CODE ]
you have access to both partitions (see section 2.6): 3) Buttons [1] and [2] will flash. Press the button corresponding to the desired partition. For both partitions, press the other button after the C ONF IRMATION BEEP.
When you have correctly armed the system, the ARM Light corresponding to the armed partition will turn on and the Exit Delay (see section 4.1) will initiate. Please note

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that Regular Arming can also be activated using AutoArming (see section 4.9), a Keyswitch (see section 4.8), or One-Touch Arming (see section 4.7).

4.4 ST A Y A R MI NG

This method allows you to remain in the protected area while partially arming the system. Stay Zones are zones that are bypassed when Stay Arming. For example, when you go to sleep at night, doors and windows can be armed without arming other zones like motion detectors. How do I Stay Arm? 1) Close all zones in the desired partition (except Stay Zones). 2) Press the [STAY ] button 3) Enter your [A CCESS CODE ]
you have access to both partitions (see section 2.6): 4) Buttons [1] and [2] will flash. Press the button corresponding to the desired partition. For both partitions, press the other button after the C ONF IRMATION BEEP.
When you correctly Stay Arm the system, the ARM Light corresponding to the armed partition will flash and the Exit Delay will be initiated (see section 4.1). Stay Arming can also be activated using Auto-Arming (see section 4.9), a Keyswitch (see section 4.8) or One-Touch Arming (see section 4.7).

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4.4.1 Instant Arming After Stay Arming the system and during its Exit Delay, press and hold the [STAY ] button for 3 seconds. You should hear a CONFIR MAT ION BEEP. The system is then Instant Armed. Therefore, any armed zone that is breached will immediately generate an alarm. If you have access to both partitions: To Instant Arm one partition To Instant Arm both partitions 1) Press the [STAY ] button 3) Choose a partition 1) Press the [STAY ] button 3) Press [1] 2) Enter your [A CCESS CODE ] 2) Enter your [ACCESS CODE ] 4) Press the [CLEAR] button 4) Press [2] 5) Press and hold the [STAY ] 5) Press and hold the [STAY ] button for 3 seconds button for 3 seconds

4.5 FOR C E A R MI NG

Force Arming allows you to rapidly arm the system without waiting for all zones in the system to close. During Force Arming, a Force Zone is considered deactivated until it closes, then the system will arm that zone. Force Arming is commonly used when a motion detector is protecting the area occupied by a keypad. For example, when arming and the motion detector is a Force Zone, the system will allow you to arm even if the zone is open.

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How do I Force Arm? 1) Close zones in the desired partition (except Force Zones). 2) Press the [FORCE ] button 3) Enter your [A CCESS CODE ] if you have access to both partitions (see section 2.6): 4) Buttons [1] and [2] will flash. Press the button corresponding to the desired partition. For both partitions, press the other button after the C ON FIRMATION B EEP. When you correctly Force Arm the system, the AR M Light corresponding to the armed partition will turn on and the Exit Delay will initiate (see section 4.1). Force Arming can also be activated by using One-Touch Force Arming (see section 4.7.4).
4.6 MA N UA L BYPA SS P R OGR A M MI NG
Manual Bypass Programming allows you to program the alarm system to ignore (deactivate) specified zones the next time the system is armed. For example, you may wish to bypass certain zones when workers are renovating part of your establishment. Please note that a Fire Zone cannot be bypassed.

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How do I program bypass entries? 1) Press the [BYP ] button. 2) Enter your [A CCESS CODE ] (see Note1) 3) Illuminate the button(s) corresponding to the zone(s) you wish to bypass by pressing the corresponding button. Press the button again to turn it off. Press the
[ FOR C E ] button to eras e all the current zone bypass entries.
4) Once you have entered the desired bypass entries, press the [EN TER] button to accept these entries. 5) T HE [B Y P] button w ill turn on when zones are by pass ed.

The nex t time the sys tem is armed, the zones will be bypass ed.
NOTE1: If you have access to both partitions, buttons [1] and [2] will flash. Press the button corresponding to the desired partition. The [BYP] button will flash and any zones that are already bypassed will illuminate. 4.6.1 Bypass Recall Feature After disarming the system, the bypass entries are erased. The Bypass Recall Feature reinstates the previous bypass entries saved in memory. There is no need to manually reprogram bypass entries every time you arm the system. How do I recall bypass entries? 1) Press the [BYP ] button. 2) Enter your [A CCESS CODE ] (see Note1). 3) Press the [BYP ] button. 4) Previously bypassed zones will illuminate. 5) Press the [ENTER] button.

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4.7 ON E -T C H A R MIN G OU
One-Touch Arming allows you to arm the system without using an access code. NOTE2: If both partitions are enabled and you activate a One-Touch feature, buttons [1] and [2] will flash. Press the button corresponding to the desired partition(s). 4.7.1 One-Touch Regular Arming Press and hold the [ENT ER] button for 3 seconds (see Note2) to arm all zones in the partition. You can use this feature to allow specific individuals like service personnel (i.e. cleaners) to arm without giving them access to any other alarm system operations. For details on Regular Arming, refer to section 4.3. 4.7.2 One-Touch Stay Arming Press and hold the [STAY ] button for 3 seconds (see Note2) to arm all zones not defined as Stay Zones. For details on Stay Arming , refer to section 4.4. 4.7.3 Fast Exit this feature will allow you to exit already armed premises and keep the system armed. Exit and Stay Arm: Press and hold the [STAY ] button for 3 seconds (see Note2) to start the Exit Delay (see section 4.1). When the Exit Delay elapses, the system will return to Stay Arming.
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Exit and Regular Arm: Press and hold the [ENTER] button for 3 seconds (see Note2) to start the Exit Delay (see section 4.1). When the Exit Delay elapses, the system will switch to Regular Arming (see section 4.3). Exit and Force Arm: Press and hold the [F OR CE] button for 3 seconds (see Note2) to start the Exit Delay (see section 4.1). When the Exit Delay elapses, the system will switch to Force Arming (see section 4.5). 4.7.4 One-Touch Force Arming Press and hold the [F OR CE ] button for 3 seconds (see Note2) to bypass any open Force Zones. For details on Force Arming, refer to section 4.5. 4.7.5 One-Touch Bypass Programming Press and hold the [B YP ] button for 3 seconds (see Note2) to access Bypass Programming Mode (see section 4.6).

4.8 KEY SWI T CH AR M IN G
A keyswitch can be used to arm and disarm the system. A keyswitch is assigned to and programmed to Stay Arm (see section 4.4) or Regular Arm (see section 4.3) a specific partition. A keyswitch can function as a Maintained or Momentary keyswitch. To arm the system using a Maintained Keyswitch, set the keyswitch to the on position. To disarm the system set the keyswitch to the off position. To arm the system using a Momentary Keyswitch, set the

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keyswitch to the on position then turn it back to the off position. Repeating this sequence will disarm the system.

4.9 AU T O -AR M IN G

The Spectra alarm system can be programmed to automatically arm upon the following two conditions. 4.9.1 Timed Auto Arming The alarm system can automatically arm itself at a specified time everyday. As with Regular Arming (see section 4.3), the system will not arm if a zone is open. If this occurs, the system will not arm until the next day. Your installer enables this option, but you can program the time of day the system will automatically arm. How do I program the Auto-Arm Timer? 1) Press the [ENTER] button 2) Enter your [MA ST ER CODE ]
3) Enter [101] for Partition 1 or [102] for Partition 2 (see Appendix A) 4) Enter the desired [T IME ]. Example: 6:15PM = 18:15 A 60-second Exit Delay (see section 4.1) will start before the system arms. At this point, Auto-Arming can be cancelled by entering your access code. 4.9.2 No Movement Auto Arming Your panel can be programmed to arm the system and/or send a report if no zone activity occurs for a preSpectra LED Keypads 25
programmed amount of time. This is a particularly useful feature when supervising an individual with chronic health problems or who lives alone.

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5.0 ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Each keypad must be Chime Programmed and Muted separately. Keypad Muting must be re-programmed if your system suffers a total power loss. When you press and hold a button and the keypad emits a CONFIRMATION BEEP, the chime feature has been enabled for that zone or Keypad Muting has been enabled for that keypad. If the keypad emits a REJECTION BEEP, these features have been disabled.
5.1 PR OG RA M MI NG CHI ME ZONE S
This feature allows you to program which zones will be Chime Enabled. A Chime Enabled zone will advise you every time it is opened by causing your keypad to emit a rapid intermittent beep tone (BEEP -BEEP -BEEP-BEEP ). Press and hold any button from [1] to [10] for 3 seconds to activate or deactivate Chiming for zones 1 to 10. For example, press and hold the [1] button to enable chiming on zone 1.

5.2 KEY PAD MU T IN G

Press and hold the [C L EA R ] button for 3 seconds to enable or disable keypad muting. When muted, the keypad will only emit the C ONF IRMATION BEEP, REJECTION BEEP, and beep when a button is pressed.

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5.3 PA N IC A L A RM S
In case of emergency, the Spectra system can provide three panic alarms that can immediately generate an alarm after simultaneously pressing and holding two specific buttons for two seconds. Based on your needs, these panic alarms can generate audible alarms (sirens or bells) or silent alarms, both of which can send a message to your Security Company. The three different panic alarms can communicate specific messages to your monitoring station. For instance, pressing [1] & [3] can mean call the police or anything you require. 1) Press & hold buttons [1] and [3] for the police. 2) Press & hold buttons [4] and [6] for a medical alarm. 3) Press & hold buttons [7] and [9] for a fire alarm.
5.4 PR OG RA M TI ME (C LO CK )
How do I program the System Clock? 1) Press the [ENTER] button 2) Enter [MA ST ER C ODE ]
3) Enter [100] (see Appendix A) 4) Enter the desired [ T IM E ].

Example: 6:15PM = 18:15

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5.5 PGM BU T T ON (P R OGR A MM A BL E OU T PU T S )
Your Spectra system may include one or more programmable outputs (PGMs). When a specific event or condition occurs in the system, the PGM can be used to reset smoke detectors, activate light switches in your home or office, open/close garage doors and much more. A PGM can also be programmed to activate whenever the [PG] button is pressed and held for 3 seconds.
5.6 QU IC K FU NC T IO N KE YS
Upon request of your installer or Security Company you may have to perform one of the following. Press: 5.6.1 TEST REPOR T
[ EN TE R ] + [ M A STE R

C OD E ]

+ [ M EM ]
If your system is monitored by your Security Company, this feature will send a test report code to the Security Company. 5.6.2 C AL L PC

+ [ B YP ]

Will initiate a call to the Security Company that is using the upload/download diagnostic software. 5.6.3 Answer PC

+ [ FOR C E ]

Will force your security system to answer a call made by your Security Company that is using the upload/download diagnostic software.

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5.6.4 Cancel Communication

+ [ S TA Y ]

Cancels all communication with the upload/download diagnostic software if it has been initiated.
5.7 KEY PAD BA C KL I GH T
The illumination level behind the keys can be modified to suit the users needs. There are four backlight levels. The [MEM] key is used to set the desired level. Each consecutive push of the [MEM] key will increase the backlight level until the maximum level is reached. After reaching the maximum level, the backlight level will return to the lowest level and the whole process is repeated. To change the backlight level: How do I modify the backlight? 1) 2) 3) 4) Press and hold the [MEM] key for 3 seconds The [MEM] key will illuminate Press the [MEM] key to set the desired backlight level Press [CL EAR] or [ENTER] to exit

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6.0 FIRE ALARMS
Upon a fire alarm, the bell/siren will emit three squawks at 2 second intervals until silenced or reset by entering a valid access code. If the zone is a Delayed Fire Zone, there is a delay before the system contacts the Security Company. This will prevent unnecessary reporting of false alarms. If there is no fire condition, contact your Security Company immediately to avoid an unnecessary response. What do I do if a Delayed Fire Zone was set off accidentally? 1) Press the [CL EA R] button within 30 seconds of the alarm. 2) Try to correct the problem. 3) If the problem persists, the alarm will sound again. Press [CLEAR] again.
These steps will instruct the system to delay reporting the fire alarm to the Security Company (see Figure 6-1 for details).

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Figure 6-1: Delayed Fire Zone Flowchart
Minimizing Fire Hazards The three most common causes of fires: Cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. It's also the leading cause of fire injuries. Cooking fires

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often result from unattended cooking and human error, rather than mechanical failure of stoves or ovens. Careless smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths. Smoke detectors and smolder-resistant bedding and upholstered furniture are significant fire deterrents. Heating is the second leading cause of residential fires. However, heating fires are a larger problem in single family homes than in apartments since the heating systems in single family homes are often not professionally maintained. Fire Safety Tips In the event of a fire, remember time is the biggest enemy and every second counts! Escape first, then call for help. Develop a home fire escape plan and designate a meeting place outside. Make sure everyone in the family knows two ways to escape from every room. Practice feeling your way out with your eyes closed. Never stand up in a fire, always crawl low under the smoke and try to keep your mouth covered. Never return to a burning building for any reason; it may cost you your life. Finally, having at least one working smoke alarm dramatically increases your chances of surviving a fire. And remember to practice a home escape plan frequently with your family. Providing a Fire Warning System Household fires are especially dangerous at night. Fires produce smoke and deadly gases that can overcome occupants while they sleep. To warn against fire, smoke

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detectors should be installed outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit, including basements.

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7.0 TESTING & MAINTENANCE
With the system disarmed and the R EA DY Light on, activate motion detectors by walking in the protected area. Open and close protected doors and verify that the corresponding button illuminates. Your installer can advise you of the best way to test your particular system. Do not use open flame or burning materials to test your fire detection devices. Contact your installer for safe methods of testing your system. Under normal use, your system requires virtually no maintenance other than regular testing. It is recommended that the standby battery be changed every three years. Speak to your installer about the necessary tests and at what frequency they should be performed.

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8.0 SYSTEM CHECKLIST
Zone Description Is this system partitioned? Yes No
Partition 1 = ____________________________________ Partition 2 = ____________________________________
Zone # and Description 01:______________ 02:_____________ Keys witch? Y N Ty pe:____________ 03:______________ Fire Zone? Y N Delayed? Y N 04:______________ 05:______________ 06:______________ 07:______________ 08:______________ 09:______________ 10:______________ 11:______________ 12:______________ 13:______________

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Partition Entry Byp Stay F orce 24Hr 1 or 2 Delay

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____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Zone # and Description 14:______________ 15:______________ 16:______________

____ ____ ____

Access Codes For security reasons, write only the users name and not his or her access code. 4-Digit Codes 6-Digit Codes
User # and N am e 001:___________
System Master Code Default: 123456
Partition Arm Byp Stay Force 1 or 2 Only

PGM Only

1 &2 ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

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002:___________

Master Code 1

003:___________

Master Code 2

004:___________ 005:___________ 006:___________ 007:___________ 008:___________ 009:___________ 010:___________ 011:___________
User # and N am e 012:___________ 013:___________ 014:___________ 015:___________ 016:___________ 017:___________ 018:___________ 019:___________ 020:___________ 021:___________ 022:___________ 023:___________ 024:___________ 025:___________ 026:___________ 027:___________ 028:___________ 029:___________ 030:___________ 031:___________ 032:___________

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____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
User # and N am e 033:___________ 034:___________ 035:___________ 036:___________ 037:___________ 038:___________ 039:___________ 040:___________ 041:___________ 042:___________ 043:___________ 044:___________ 045:___________ 046:___________ 047:___________ 048:___________ Duress: Y N
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Special Buttons and Features [ENTER] One-touch Regular Arming is activated [STAY ] One-touch Stay Arming is activated [FORCE ] One-touch Force Arming is activated [BYP] One-touch Manual Bypass Programming is activated

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Panic Alarms: [1] & [3] Police or __________ [4] & [6] Aux. or ___________ [7] & [9] Fire or ___________

Silent Silent Silent

Audible Audible Audible

Off Off Off

PGMs: PGM 1: ________________________________________ PGM 2: ________________________________________ PGM 3: ________________________________________ System Timers Enter and exit your premises through the designated doors. Exit Delay 1 (Partition 1): _______sec. = time to exit site Exit Delay 2 (Partition 2): _______sec. = time to exit site Entry Delay 1 = _______sec. = time to disarm before alarm; enter through zone #___________ Entry Delay 2 = _______sec. = time to disarm before alarm; enter through zone #___________ Alarm will activate siren or bell for ______ min. Other Information Installed by:__________________ Date: ____________ Serviced by:__________________ Tel: ______________ Monitored by:_________________ Tel: _______________ Your account number: ____________________________ Alarm transformer location:________________________ on circuit #:____________ Location of Telephone Connections: ______________________________________________

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9.0 APPENDIX A
Your Spectra keypad can display data one of two ways when you to program the following parameters : User Access Codes (see section 3.4) Systems Clock (see section 2.5.8 & section 5.4) Auto-Arm Time (see section 4.9) Do not read the following if you have not read the above mentioned sections. After entering the 3-digit section you wish to program, the [ENTER] button will flash. If a value is programmed, the number corresponding to the first digit of the programmed value will also illuminate. At this point, you can begin entering the required data. After entering a digit, the number corresponding to the following programmed digit will illuminate and so forth. For example, if you wish to change User Code 004 from 123456 to 454545, after entering section [004], button [1] will turn on. Press the [4] button and button [2] will turn on, then press the [5] button and button [3] will turn on. OR After entering the desired 3-digit section and before entering any data, press the [ENTER] button to access the Data Display Mode. The [ARM1], [ARM2] and READY Lights will flash. Once in the Data Display Mode, pressing the [ENTER] button will scroll through the digits of the current section. When viewing the last digit in the section, pressing the [ENTER] button will automatically exit the section. Warranty

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The Seller warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year. Except as specifically stated herein, all express or implied warranties whatsoever, statutory or otherwise, including without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly excluded. Because Seller does not install or connect the products and because the products may be used in conjunction with products not manufactured by Seller, Seller cannot guarantee the performance of the security system. Seller obligation and liability under this warranty is expressly limited to repairing or replacing, at Seller's option, any product not meeting the specifications. In no event shall the Seller be liable to the buyer or any other person for any loss or damages whether direct or indirect or consequential or incidental, including without limitation, any damages for lost profits, stolen goods, or claims by any other party caused by defective goods or otherwise arising from the improper, incorrect or otherwise faulty installation or use of the merchandise sold.
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10-Zone Spectra LED Keypads

1686H 1686V

Users Guide
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Table of Contents

Introduction.. 1 Basic Operation... 2
Auditory Feedback... Keypad Indicator Lights.. Zone Display... Alarm Memory Display... Trouble Display... Partitioning.... 4 9
Programming Access Codes.. 10
System Master Code (Default: 123456). Master Codes... Duress Code... Programming Access Codes.. 11 11
Arming & Disarming... 13
Exit Delay.... Disarming & Deactivating an Alarm.. Regular Arming... Stay Arming... Force Arming.. Manual Bypass Programming... One-Touch Arming... Keyswitch Arming... Auto-Arming... 21

Additional Features.. 22

Programming Chime Zones.. 22 Keypad Muting... 22
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Panic Alarms.. Programming the Clock... PGM Button (Programmable Outputs).. Quick Function Keys... Keypad Backlight...
Fire Alarms... 26 Testing & Maintenance.. 29 System Checklist... 30 Appendix A.. 35
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1.0 Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Spectra security system from Paradox Security Systems. The Spectra security system will give you peace of mind by providing reliable security protection. The Spectra system can realize your dreams of home automation such as controlling garage doors, lights, heating, temperature and much more. Consult your installer to take full advantage of your Spectra systems capabilities. This advanced technology security system provides you with reliable security protection and powerful features that anyone can use without memorizing complex and confusing codes. The system consists of the Spectra control panel, one or more Spectra keypads, various input devices (i.e. motion detectors, door contacts, etc.) and various output devices (i.e. bells, sirens, lights, etc.). The elegant and user-friendly Spectra 1686H and 1686V LED keypads allow you to easily access your security system's functions and provide you with an easy-tounderstand display of your security system's alarm and operational status. All the actions performed in your security system will be executed and displayed through the keypad. Therefore, before using your security system, we highly recommend you read this manual carefully and have your installer explain basic system operation to you.

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2.0 Basic Operation

Both the Spectra 1686H and 1686V LED keypads function and display information in the same way. The following sections provide you with an introduction to the buttons and indicator lights on your keypad. Many of the features in your system must be enabled by the installer. If the feature is not programmed, the keypad will emit a rejection beep and the action will be cancelled. Refer to System Checklist on page 30 for details.

2.1 Auditory Feedback

When you enter information on the keypad, it will guide you with beep tones that communicate acceptance or rejection of your entries. You should be familiar with these two keypad beep tones: Confirmation Beep: When an operation (i.e. arming/ disarming) is successfully entered on the keypad or when the system switches to a new status/mode, the keypad produces an intermittent beep tone (BEEP-BEEP-BEEPBEEP). Rejection Beep: When the system reverts to its previous status or when an operation is incorrectly entered on the keypad, it will emit a continuous beep tone (BEEEEEEEEP).

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Figure 1: Overview of the 1686V LED Keypad
ARM LEDs (red): ON = Partition Regular or Forced armed OFF = Partition disarmed FLASHING = Partition Stay or Instant armed FAST FLASHING = Partition in alarm Partition 1 Partition 2 READY LED (green): ON = Zones are closed OFF = Zone(s) opened or armed FLASHING = Exit Delay AC LED (orange): ON = AC power present OFF = Power failure
PGM Button: Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate a PGM (i.e. garage door) Trouble Display Alarm Memory Display Bypass Programming Zone Display: Buttons [1] to [10] correspond to zones 1 to 10 respectively. When the buttons are illuminated, the zones are open.

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To re-enter data, exit the current mode or cancel an action. To save and exit.

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2.2 Keypad Indicator Lights
All Spectra LED keypads include coloured lights which convey the current status of your system. As explained in Figure 1 on page 3, the state of each light represents a specific condition in your system.

2.3 Zone Display

The numerical buttons on the 1686V/H keypads are designed to communicate the status of the zones in your system. Each button corresponds to a zone in your system. If a buttons light is OFF (extinguished), the corresponding zone is closed. If a buttons light is ON (illuminated), the corresponding zone is open (i.e. open door, movement detected, etc.).

2.4 Alarm Memory Display

If an alarm has occurred on a zone, the [MEM] button will illuminate. All zones where alarms occurred will be stored in memory. After disarming the system, press the [MEM] button to illuminate the buttons corresponding to the zones that were in alarm (see Zone Display on page 4). To exit the Alarm Memory Display, press the [CLEAR] button. The system will erase the contents of the Alarm Memory every time the system is armed.

2.5 Trouble Display

Your alarm system continuously monitors fourteen possible trouble conditions. Most of these trouble conditions can be reported directly to your monitoring station. When a trouble condition occurs, [TBL] will illuminate.

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The keypad can be programmed to emit a beep every 5 seconds whenever a new trouble condition has occurred. Press the [TBL] button to stop the Trouble Beep. How do I access the Trouble Display? 1) Press the [TBL] button.
The [TBL] button will flash and any numbers corresponding to an existing trouble condition will illuminate.
2) Read the corresponding explanation of the trouble from the Trouble List on page 6. If no repair instructions are given, contact your monitoring station for repairs. 3) Press the [CLEAR] button to exit. We strongly suggest that you inform your monitoring station of the trouble and allow them to service your system.

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Trouble List

[1] No or Low Battery Trouble When the [1] button illuminates, the backup battery is disconnected or the battery voltage is getting low. [2] Wireless Transmitter Battery Low When the [2] button illuminates, the battery voltage in one or more wireless transmitters is getting low. Also, the devices yellow light will flash. [3] Power Failure When the [3] button illuminates, the system has detected a loss of AC power. This trouble usually occurs during a power failure. If a power failure is not occurring in your establishment and this trouble appears, contact your monitoring station for service. [4] Bell/PGM2 Disconnected Trouble When the [4] button illuminates, the bell, siren, or any device connected to the PGM2 is no longer connected to your alarm system. [5] Bell Current Failure During an alarm, the bell output, which uses a fuseless circuit, will automatically shut down if the current exceeds its limits. If this occurs, the [5] button will illuminate. When the system is disarmed, the current is cut from the bell output and the trouble warning may extinguish, but the trouble may re-occur during the next alarm if the situation is not corrected.

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How do I program access codes? 1) Press [ENTER]. 2) Enter your [MASTER CODE].

[ENTER] button flashes.

3) Enter 3-digit [SECTION] (see Table 1 on page 12).
The [NUMBER] corresponding to the first digit of the existing code (if programmed) and the [ENTER] button will illuminate (see Appendix A on page 35).
4) Enter a new 4 or 6-digit [ACCESS CODE].
[ENTER] button flashes. Return to step 3 to enter next code or press [CLEAR] to exit.
How do I delete access codes? 1) Repeat steps 1 to 3 (see above). 2) Press the [FORCE] button once for each digit in the access code (4 or 6 times) until the keypad emits a confirmation beep then press the [CLEAR] button to exit.
Do not delete the System Master Code. Refer to the warning in section 3.1 on page 10 for more information.
Table 1: User Code Sections Section
[001] [002] [003] [004] to [047] [048]

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User Codes
User Code 001 = System Master Code User Code 002 = Master Code 1 User Code 003 = Master Code 2 User Code 004 to User Code 047 User Code 048 or Duress Code
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4.0 Arming & Disarming
Take full advantage of your Spectra system by familiarizing yourself with all the arming methods. If your system is not partitioned (see page 9), the system considers everything as belonging to Partition 1

4.1 Exit Delay

After entering a valid arming sequence, an Exit Delay Timer will provide you with enough time to exit the protected area before the system arms. The READY light will flash during the Exit Delay and the keypad may beep. During the final 10 seconds, the beeping and the light will accelerate.
4.2 Disarming & Deactivating an Alarm
To disarm an armed system or a system in alarm, enter your access code. An entry point (i.e. front door) will be programmed with one of two Entry Delay Timers. When an entry point is opened, your alarm system will not generate an alarm until this timer elapses. Any user can disarm a partition that they have been assigned to, except users assigned with the Arm Only Option. To disarm alarms generated by a Delayed Fire Zone, please refer to page 26.

How do I deactivate an alarm? Enter your [ACCESS CODE].

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How do I disarm the system? For a Stay or Instant armed system, go to step 2. 1) Enter through a designated entry point (i.e. front door).
The keypad will beep during the Entry Delay.
2) Enter your [ACCESS CODE].
After the confirmation beep, the ARM light will turn OFF.
If you have access to both partitions (see page 9): 3) Buttons [1] and [2] will flash. Press the button corresponding to the desired partition. For both partitions, press the other button after the confirmation beep.

4.3 Regular Arming

This method, commonly used for day-to-day arming, will arm all the zones in the selected partition. How do I Regular Arm? 1) Close all zones in the desired partition. 2) Enter your [ACCESS CODE]. If you have access to both partitions (see page 9): 3) Buttons [1] and [2] will flash. Press the button corresponding to the desired partition. For both partitions, press the other button after the confirmation beep. When you have correctly armed the system, the ARM light corresponding to the armed partition will turn on and the Exit Delay (see page 13) will initiate. Please note that Regular arming can also be activated using Auto-Arming

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(see page 21), a keyswitch (see page 20), or One-Touch arming (see page 19).

4.4 Stay Arming

This method allows you to remain in the protected area while partially arming the system. Stay zones are zones that are bypassed when Stay arming. For example, when you go to sleep at night, doors and windows can be armed without arming other zones like motion detectors. How do I Stay arm? 1) Close all zones in the desired partition (except Stay zones). 2) Press the [STAY] button. 3) Enter your [ACCESS CODE]. If you have access to both partitions (see page 9): 4) Buttons [1] and [2] will flash. Press the button corresponding to the desired partition. For both partitions, press the other button after the confirmation beep. When you correctly Stay arm the system, the ARM light corresponding to the armed partition will flash and the Exit Delay will be initiated (see page 13). Stay arming can also be activated using Auto-Arming (see page 21), a keyswitch (see page 20), or One-Touch arming (see page 19). 4.4.1 Instant Arming After Stay arming the system and during its Exit Delay, press and hold the [STAY] button for 3 seconds. You should hear a confirmation beep. The system is then Instant

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armed. Therefore, any armed zone that is breached will immediately generate an alarm. If you have access to both partitions:
To Instant arm one partition: 1) Press the [STAY] button. 2) Enter your [ACCESS CODE]. 3) Choose a partition. 4) Press the [CLEAR] button. 5) Press and hold the [STAY] button for 3 seconds. To Instant arm both partitions: 1) Press the [STAY] button. 2) Enter your [ACCESS CODE]. 3) Press [1]. 4) Press [2]. 5) Press and hold the [STAY] button for 3 seconds.

4.5 Force Arming

Force arming allows you to rapidly arm the system without waiting for all zones in the system to close. During Force arming, a Force zone is considered deactivated until it closes, after which the system will arm that zone. Force arming is commonly used when a motion detector is protecting the area occupied by a keypad. For example, when arming the system from within a Force zone, the system will allow you to arm even if the zone is open, and the system will arm the zone once it closes.

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How do I Force Arm? 1) Close zones in the desired partition (except Force zones). 2) Press the [FORCE] button. 3) Enter your [ACCESS CODE]. If you have access to both partitions (see page 9): 4) Buttons [1] and [2] will flash. Press the button corresponding to the desired partition. For both partitions, press the other button after the confirmation beep. When you correctly Force arm the system, the ARM light corresponding to the armed partition will turn on and the Exit Delay will initiate (see page 13). Force arming can also be activated by using One-Touch Force arming (see page 20).
4.6 Manual Bypass Programming
Manual Bypass Programming allows you to program the alarm system to ignore (deactivate) specified zones the next time the system is armed. For example, you may wish to bypass certain zones when workers are renovating part of your establishment. Please note that a Fire Zone cannot be bypassed.

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How do I program bypass entries? 1) Press the [BYP] button. 2) Enter your [ACCESS CODE] (see note below). 3) Illuminate the button(s) corresponding to the zone(s) you wish to bypass by pressing the corresponding button.
Press the button again to turn it OFF. Press the [FORCE] button to erase all the current zone bypass entries.
4) Once you have entered the desired bypass entries, press the [ENTER] button to accept these entries. The [BYP] button will turn ON when zones are bypassed.
The next time the system is armed, the zones will be bypassed.
If you have access to both partitions, buttons [1] and [2] will flash. Press the button corresponding to the desired partition. The [BYP] button will flash and any zones that are already bypassed will illuminate. 4.6.1 Bypass Recall Feature After disarming the system, the bypass entries are erased. The Bypass Recall Feature reinstates the previous bypass entries saved in memory. There is no need to manually reprogram bypass entries every time you arm the system. How do I recall bypass entries? 1) Press the [BYP] button. 2) Enter your [ACCESS CODE] (see note above). 3) Press the [BYP] button. 4) Previously bypassed zones will illuminate. 5) Press the [ENTER] button.

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4.7 One-Touch Arming

One-Touch arming allows you to arm the system without using an access code. If both partitions are enabled and you activate a One-Touch feature, buttons [1] and [2] will flash. Press the button corresponding to the desired partition(s). 4.7.1 One-Touch Regular Arming Press and hold the [ENTER] button for 3 seconds (see note above) to arm all zones in the partition. You can use this feature to allow specific individuals like service personnel (i.e. cleaners) to arm without giving them access to any other alarm system operations. For details on Regular Arming, refer to page 14. 4.7.2 One-Touch Stay Arming Press and hold the [STAY] button for 3 seconds (see note above) to arm all zones not defined as Stay zones. For details on Stay arming, refer to page 15. 4.7.3 Fast Exit When the system is already Stay armed, this feature will allow you to exit already armed premises and keep the system armed. Exit and Stay Arm: Press and hold the [STAY] button for 3 seconds (see note above) to start the Exit Delay (see page 13). When the Exit Delay elapses, the system will return to Stay arming.

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Exit and Regular Arm: Press and hold the [ENTER] button for 3 seconds (see note on page 19) to start the Exit Delay (see page 13). When the Exit Delay elapses, the system will switch to Regular arming (see page 14). Exit and Force Arm: Press and hold the [FORCE] button for 3 seconds (see note on page 19) to start the Exit Delay (see page 13). When the Exit Delay elapses, the system will switch to Force arming (see page 16). 4.7.4 One-Touch Force Arming Press and hold the [FORCE] button for 3 seconds (see note on page 19) to bypass any open Force zones. For details on Force arming, refer to page 16. 4.7.5 One-Touch Bypass Programming Press and hold the [BYP] button for 3 seconds (see note on page 19) to access Bypass Programming Mode (see page 17).

4.8 Keyswitch Arming

A keyswitch can be used to arm and disarm the system. A keyswitch is assigned to and programmed to Stay arm (see page 15) or Regular arm (see page 14) a specific partition. A keyswitch can be Maintained or Momentary. To arm the system using a Maintained keyswitch, set the keyswitch to the ON position. To disarm the system set the keyswitch to the OFF position. To arm the system using a Momentary keyswitch, set the keyswitch to the ON position then turn it back to the OFF position. Repeating this sequence will disarm the system.

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4.9 Auto-Arming

The Spectra alarm system can be programmed to automatically arm upon the following two conditions. 4.9.1 Timed Auto Arming The alarm system can automatically arm itself at a specified time everyday. As with Regular arming (see page 14), the system will not arm if a zone is open. If this occurs, the system will not arm until the next day. Your installer can enable this option, but you can program the time of day the system will automatically arm. How do I program the Auto-Arm Timer? 1) Press the [ENTER] button. 2) Enter your [MASTER CODE].
3) Enter [101] for Partition 1 or [102] for Partition 2 (see Appendix A on page 35). 4) Enter the desired [TIME] (i.e. 6:15 p.m. = 18:15). A 60-second Exit Delay (see page 13) will start before the system arms. At this point, Auto-Arming can be cancelled by entering your access code. 4.9.2 No Movement Auto Arming Your panel can be programmed to arm the system and/or send a report if no zone activity occurs for a preprogrammed amount of time. This is a particularly useful feature when supervising an individual with chronic health problems or a person who lives alone.

[ENTER] + [MASTER CODE] + [MEM]
If your system is monitored by your monitoring station, this feature will send a test report code to the monitoring station. 5.6.2 Call PC
[ENTER] + [MASTER CODE] + [BYP]
Will initiate a call to the monitoring station that is using the upload/download diagnostic software. 5.6.3 Answer PC
[ENTER] + [MASTER CODE] + [FORCE]
Will force your security system to answer a call made by your monitoring station that is using the upload/download diagnostic software. 5.6.4 Cancel Communication
[ENTER] + [MASTER CODE] + [STAY]
Cancels all communication with the upload/download diagnostic software if it has been initiated.

5.7 Keypad Backlight

The illumination level behind the keys can be modified to suit the users needs. There are four backlight levels. The [MEM] key is used to set the desired level. Each consecutive push of the [MEM] key will increase the backlight level until the maximum level is reached. After

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reaching the maximum level, the backlight level will return to the lowest level and the whole process is repeated. To change the backlight level: How do I modify the backlight? 1) Press and hold the [MEM] key for 3 seconds. 2) The [MEM] key will illuminate. 3) Press the [MEM] key to set the desired backlight level. 4) Press [CLEAR] or [ENTER] to exit

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6.0 Fire Alarms

In the event of a fire alarm, the bell/siren will emit three squawks at 2-second intervals until silenced or reset by entering a valid access code. If the zone is a Delayed Fire Zone, there will be a delay before the system contacts the monitoring station. This will prevent unnecessary reporting of false alarms. If there is no fire condition, contact your monitoring station immediately to avoid an unnecessary response. What do I do if a Delayed Fire Zone was set off accidentally? 1) Press the [CLEAR] button within 30 seconds of the alarm. 2) Try to correct the problem. 3) If the problem persists, the alarm will sound again. Press [CLEAR] again.

These steps will instruct the system to delay reporting the fire alarm to the monitoring station (see Figure 2 on page 27 for details).

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Figure 2: Delayed Fire Zone Flowchart
Minimizing Fire Hazards The three most common causes of fires: Cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. It's also the leading cause of fire injuries. Cooking fires often result from unattended cooking and human error,

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rather than mechanical failure of stoves or ovens. Careless smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths. Smoke detectors and smolder-resistant bedding and upholstered furniture are significant fire deterrents. Heating is the second leading cause of residential fires. However, heating fires are a larger problem in single family homes than in apartments since the heating systems in single family homes are often not professionally maintained. Fire Safety Tips In the event of a fire, escape first, then call for help. Develop a home fire escape plan and designate a meeting place outside. Make sure everyone in the family knows two ways to escape from every room. Practice feeling your way out with your eyes closed. Never stand up in a fire, always crawl low under the smoke and try to keep your mouth covered. Never return to a burning building for any reasonit may cost you your life. Finally, having at least one working smoke alarm dramatically increases your chances of surviving a fire. And remember to practice a home escape plan frequently with your family. Providing a Fire Warning System Household fires are especially dangerous at night. Fires produce smoke and deadly gases that can overcome occupants while they sleep. To warn against fire, smoke detectors should be installed outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit, including basements.

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7.0 Testing & Maintenance
With the system disarmed and the READY light ON, activate motion detectors by walking in the protected area. Open and close protected doors and verify that the corresponding button illuminates. Your installer can advise you of the best way to test your particular system. Do not use open flame or burning materials to test your fire detection devices. Contact your installer for safe methods of testing your system. Under normal use, your system requires virtually no maintenance other than regular testing. It is recommended that the standby battery be changed every three years. Speak to your installer about the necessary tests and at what frequency they should be performed.

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8.0 System Checklist

Zone Description Is this system partitioned? Yes No
Partition 1 = ____________________________________ Partition 2 = ____________________________________
Zone # and Description 01:______________ 02:_____________ Keyswitch? Y N Type:____________ 03:______________ Fire Zone? Y N Delayed? Y N 04:______________ 05:______________ 06:______________ 07:______________ 08:______________ 09:______________ 10:______________ 11:______________ 12:______________ 13:______________

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Partition Entry Byp Stay Force 24Hr 1 or 2 Delay

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Zone # and Description 14:______________ 15:______________ 16:______________

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Access Codes For security reasons, write only the users name and not his or her access code. 4-Digit Codes 6-Digit Codes
User # and Name 001:___________
System Master Code Default: 123456
Partition Arm Byp Stay Force Only 1 or 2

PGM Only

1&2 ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

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002:___________

Master Code 1

003:___________

Master Code 2

004:___________ 005:___________ 006:___________ 007:___________ 008:___________ 009:___________ 010:___________ 011:___________
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User # and Name 012:___________ 013:___________ 014:___________ 015:___________ 016:___________ 017:___________ 018:___________ 019:___________ 020:___________ 021:___________ 022:___________ 023:___________ 024:___________ 025:___________ 026:___________ 027:___________ 028:___________ 029:___________ 030:___________ 031:___________ 032:___________

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User # and Name 033:___________ 034:___________ 035:___________ 036:___________ 037:___________ 038:___________ 039:___________ 040:___________ 041:___________ 042:___________ 043:___________ 044:___________ 045:___________ 046:___________ 047:___________ 048:___________ Duress: Y N

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Special Buttons and Features [ENTER] One-Touch Regular Arming is activated [STAY] One-Touch Stay Arming is activated [FORCE] One-Touch Force arming is activated [BYP] One-Touch Manual Bypass Programming is activated

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Panic Alarms: [1] & [3] Police or __________ [4] & [6] Aux. or ___________ [7] & [9] Fire or ___________

Silent Silent Silent

Audible Audible Audible

Off Off Off

PGMs: PGM 1: ________________________________________ PGM 2: ________________________________________ PGM 3: ________________________________________ System Timers Enter and exit your premises through the designated doors. Exit Delay 1 (Partition 1): _______sec. = time to exit site Exit Delay 2 (Partition 2): _______sec. = time to exit site Entry Delay 1 = _______sec. = time to disarm before alarm; enter through zone #___________ Entry Delay 2 = _______sec. = time to disarm before alarm; enter through zone #___________ Alarm will activate siren or bell for ______ min. Other Information Installed by:__________________ Date: ____________ Serviced by:__________________ Tel: ______________ Monitored by:_________________ Tel: _______________ Your account number: ____________________________ Alarm transformer location:________________________ on circuit #:____________ Location of Telephone Connections: ______________________________________________

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9.0 Appendix A

Your Spectra keypad can display data one of two ways when you to program the following parameters : User Access Codes (see page 11) Systems Clock (see pages 7 & 23) Auto-Arm Time (see page 21) Do not read the following if you have not read the above mentioned sections. After entering the 3-digit section you wish to program, the [ENTER] button will flash. If a value is programmed, the number corresponding to the first digit of the programmed value will also illuminate. At this point, you can begin entering the required data. After entering a digit, the number corresponding to the following programmed digit will illuminate and so forth. For example, if you wish to change User Code 004 from 123456 to 454545, after entering section [004], button [1] will turn ON. Press the [4] button and button [2] will turn ON, then press the [5] button and button [3] will turn ON. OR After entering the desired 3-digit section and before entering any data, press the [ENTER] button to access the Data Display Mode. The [ARM1], [ARM2] and READY lights will flash. Once in the Data Display Mode, pressing the [ENTER] button will scroll through the digits of the current section. When viewing the last digit in the section, pressing the [ENTER] button will automatically exit the section.

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Warranty

Paradox Security Systems Ltd. (Seller) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year. Except as specifically stated herein, all express or implied warranties whatsoever, statutory or otherwise, including without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly excluded. Because Seller does not install or connect the products and because the products may be used in conjunction with products not manufactured by Seller, Seller cannot guarantee the performance of the security system and shall not be responsible for circumstances resulting from the products inability to operate. Seller obligation and liability under this warranty is expressly limited to repairing or replacing, at Seller's option, any product not meeting the specifications. Returns must include proof of purchase and be within the warranty period. In no event shall the Seller be liable to the buyer or any other person for any loss or damages whether direct or indirect or consequential or incidental, including without limitation, any damages for lost profits stolen goods, or claims by any other party, caused by defective goods or otherwise arising from the improper, incorrect or otherwise faulty installation or use of the merchandise sold. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the Sellers maximum liability will be strictly limited to the purchase price of the defective product. Your use of this product signifies your acceptance of this warranty. BEWARE: Dealers, installers and/or others selling the product are not authorized to modify this warranty or make additional warranties that are binding on the Seller. 2002-2004 Paradox Security Systems Ltd. All rights reserved. Specifications may change without prior notice. One or more of the following US patents may apply: 6215399, 6111256, 5751803, 5721542, 5287111, 5119069, 5077549, 5920259 and 5886632. Canadian and international patents may also apply. Spectra is a trademark or registered trademark of Paradox Security Systems Ltd. or its affiliates in Canada, the United States and/or other countries.

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780 Industriel Blvd., St. Eustache (Quebec) J7R 5V3 CANADA Tel.: (450) 491-7444 Fax: (450) 491-2313 www.paradox.ca PRINTED IN CANADA 09/2004 1686-EU08