Paradox 1686V User manual

10-Zone Spectra LED Keypads
User’s Guide
1686V 1686H

Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................... 1
Basic Operation............................................................. 2
Auditory Feedback................................................................. 2
Keypad Indicator Lights......................................................... 4
Zone Display.......................................................................... 4
Alarm Memory Display .......................................................... 4
Trouble Display...................................................................... 4
Partitioning............................................................................. 9
Programming Access Codes ...................................... 10
System Master Code (Default: 123456)............................... 10
Master Codes....................................................................... 10
Duress Code......................................................................... 11
Programming Access Codes................................................ 11
Arming & Disarming..................................................... 13
Exit Delay ............................................................................. 13
Disarming & Deactivating an Alarm...................................... 13
Regular Arming..................................................................... 14
Stay Arming.......................................................................... 15
Force Arming........................................................................ 16
Manual Bypass Programming .............................................. 17
One-Touch Arming............................................................... 19
Keyswitch Arming................................................................. 20
Auto-Arming.......................................................................... 21
Additional Features...................................................... 22
Programming Chime Zones.................................................. 22
Keypad Muting...................................................................... 22

Panic Alarms ........................................................................ 22
Programming the Clock........................................................ 23
PGM Button (Programmable Outputs) ................................. 23
Quick Function Keys............................................................. 24
Keypad Backlight.................................................................. 24
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 system’s
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-to-
understand 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-BEEP-
BEEP”).
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
Bypass Programming
Alarm Memory Display
Trouble Display
PGM Button:
Press and hold for 3 seconds
to activate a PGM (i.e. garage
door)
Zone Display:
Buttons [1] to [10] correspond to
zones 1 to 10 respectively. When
the buttons are illuminated, the
zones are open.
To re-enter data, exit the current mode or cancel an action.
To save and exit.
1686V LED Keypad
AC LED (orange):
ON = AC power present
OFF = Power failure
READY LED (green):
ON = Zones are closed
OFF = Zone(s) opened or armed
FLASHING = Exit Delay
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

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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 button’s light is OFF (extinguished), the corresponding
zone is closed. If a button’s 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”.
We strongly suggest that you inform your
monitoring station of the trouble and allow
them to service your system.
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.

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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
device’s 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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[6] Auxiliary Current Failure
The auxiliary output, which supplies power to your alarm
system’s 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.
[7] Communication Failure
If your alarm system is monitored and it could not
communicate with the monitoring station, the [7] button will
illuminate.
[8] Timer Loss
When the [8] button illuminates, your alarm system’s clock
must be re-programmed. This is the only trouble that we
recommend that you correct.
[9] Tamper/Zone Wiring Failure
When the [9] button illuminates, a wiring problem is
occurring on one or more zones.
To re-program the clock press the [8] button after step 2
from How do I access the Trouble Display? on page 5 and
enter the current time using the 24-hour clock (i.e. 8:30
p.m. = 20:30). Also, refer to Programming the Clock on
page 23 and Appendix A on page 35.
To view which zones are experiencing trouble, press
the [9] button after step 2 of How do I access the Trouble
Display? on page 5. Also, see Zone Display on page 4.

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[10] Telephone Line Monitoring Failure
With button [10] illuminated, the presence of a telephone
line has not been detected for more than 30 seconds.
[STAY] Fire Zone Trouble
When the [STAY]button illuminates, a wiring problem on
the fire zone is occurring.
[BYP] Module Loss
When a module is no longer communicating with your
system, the [BYP]button illuminates.
[MEM] Wireless Transmitter Supervision Loss
When a wireless transmitter is no longer communicating
with its receiver or its batteries are disconnected, [MEM]
illuminates.
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2.5.1 Keypad Fault [FORCE]
If your keypad is no longer communicating with your alarm
system, the keypad will emit four consecutive beeps at 3-
second intervals. Press any button on the keypad to
terminate the “beeping” sequence. The [TBL]button will
flash and the [FORCE]button will illuminate. When
communication has been restored, the keypad will resume
its functions.
To view on which zones the Wireless Transmitters are
experiencing trouble, press the [MEM]button after step 2
of How do I access the Trouble Display? on page 5. Also
see Zone Display on page 4.

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2.6 Partitioning
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 PGM Button (Programmable Outputs) on page 23).
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 on
page 30.
3.1 System Master Code (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
Programming Access Codes on page 11).
Do not delete the System Master Code in
section [001]. If you do, the System Master Code
will be lost, you will not be able to re-program it
and your system will have to be serviced by a
technician.
3.2 Master Codes
Master Code 1 is permanently assigned to Partition 1 and
can be used to create, modify or delete user access codes
(see page 11) that are assigned to Partition 1.

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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
or delete user access codes (see page 11) 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 Duress Code
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 monitoring station.
The Duress Code feature must be enabled by your
installer.
3.4 Programming Access Codes
Your system can use either 4- or 6-digit access codes (see
page 31), 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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Table 1: User Code Sections
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.
Section User Codes
[001] User Code 001 = System Master Code
[002] User Code 002 = Master Code 1
[003] User Code 003 = Master Code 2
[004] to [047] User Code 004 to User Code 047
[048] 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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4.3 Regular Arming
This method, commonly used for day-to-day arming, will
arm all the zones in the selected partition.
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
(see page 21), a keyswitch (see page 20), or One-Touch
arming (see page 19).
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.
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.

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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.
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
armed. Therefore, any armed zone that is breached will
immediately generate an alarm.
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.

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If you have access to both partitions:
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.
To Instant arm one partition: To Instant arm both partitions:
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.
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.