Paradox 1686V User manual

10-Zone Spectra LED Keypads
User’s 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)..................... 14
Master Codes............................................................. 14
Duress Code.............................................................. 15
Programming Access Codes ..................................... 15
Arming & Disarming ........................................... 17
Exit Delay................................................................... 17
Disarming & Deactivating an Alarm........................... 17
Regular Arming.......................................................... 18
Stay Arming ............................................................... 19
Force Arming ............................................................. 20
Manual Bypass Programming.................................... 21
One-Touch Arming..................................................... 23
Keyswitch Arming ...................................................... 24
Auto-Arming............................................................... 25

Additional Features ............................................ 26
Programming Chime Zones....................................... 26
Keypad Muting........................................................... 26
Panic Alarms.............................................................. 27
Program Time (clock)................................................. 27
PGM Button (Programmable Outputs)....................... 28
Quick Function Keys.................................................. 28
Keypad Backlight....................................................... 29
Fire Alarms .......................................................... 30
Testing & Maintenance....................................... 33
System Checklist ................................................ 34
Appendix A.......................................................... 40

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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. 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 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 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 “REJECTION
BEEP” and the action will be cancelled. Refer to
“System Checklist” in section 8.0 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 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

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2.2 KEYPAD INDICATOR LIGHTS
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 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 in section 2.3). To exit the
Alarm Memory Display,press[CLEAR]button. The system
will erase the contents of the Alarm Memory every time the
system is armed.

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2.5 TROUBLE DISPLAY
Your alarm system continuously monitors fourteen possible
trouble conditions. Most of these trouble conditions can be
reported directly to your security company. When a trouble
condition occurs, [TBL]will illuminate.
The keypad can beprogrammed to emit a “BEEP”every
5 seconds whenever a new trouble condition has
occurred. Press the [TRBL]buttontostopthe“Trouble
Beep”.
We strongly suggest that you inform your
Security Company 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. If no repair instructions are
given, contact your Security Company for repairs.
3) Press the [CLEAR]buttontoexit

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Trouble List
2.5.1 No or Low Battery Trouble [1]
When the [1] button illuminates, the backup battery is
disconnected or the battery voltage is getting low.
2.5.2 Wireless Transmitter Battery Low [2]
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.
2.5.3 Power Failure [3]
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 Security Company for service.
2.5.4 Bell/PGM2 Disconnected Trouble [4]
When the [4] button illuminates, the bell, siren, or any device
connected to the PGM2 is no longer connected to your alarm
system.
2.5.5 Bell Current Failure [5]
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.
2.5.6 Auxiliary Current Failure [6]
The auxiliary output, which supplies power to your alarm
system’s accessories, uses a fuseless circuit to protect the

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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 system’s clock
must be re-programmed. This is the only trouble that we
recommend that you correct.
2.5.9 Tamper/Zone Wiring Failure [9]
When the [9] button illuminates, a wiring problem is occurring
on one or more zones.
2.5.10 Telephone Line Monitoring Failure [10]
When the [10] button illuminates, the system has not detected
the presence of a telephone line for more than 30 seconds.
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.
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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2.5.11 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
[BYP]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.
.
2.5.14 Keypad Fault [FORCE]
If for any reason 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]buttonafterStep2from
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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2.6 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 section 5.5). The Spectra security system supports
the following:
1System Master Code
2Master 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.
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
section 3.4).
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 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

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assigned to Partition 1) and can be used to create, modify
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 DURESS CODE
If you are forced to arm or disarm your system, entering the
Access Code assigned to User 048 willarmordisarmthe
system and immediately transmit a silent alert (Duress
Code) to the Security Company.
3.4 PROGRAMMING ACCESS CODES
Your system can use either 4- or 6-digit Access Codes (see
page 35), 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)
The [NUMBER]corresponding to the first digit of the existing
code (if programmed) and the [ENTER] button will illuminate
(see Appendix A)
4) Enter a new 4 or 6-digit [ACCESS CODE]
[ENTER]buttonflashes.Returntostep3toenternextcodeor
press [CLEAR]toexit.
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”thenpressthe[CLEAR]button to exit.
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 (section 2.6), 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 an alarm, enter your access
code. An entry point, like the 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 [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.
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 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
ONFIRMATION B EEP ”.
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 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 “CONFIRMATION BEEP”.

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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
that Regular Arming canalsobeactivatedusingAuto-
Arming (see section 4.9), a Keyswitch (see section 4.8), or
One-Touch Arming (see section 4.7).
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 section 4.1). Stay Arming can
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 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 “CONFIRMATION BEEP”.

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also be activated using Auto-Arming (see section 4.9), a
Keyswitch (see section 4.8) or One-Touch Arming (see
section 4.7).
4.4.1 Instant Arming
After Stay Arming the system and during its Exit Delay,press
andholdthe[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.
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,aForce 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
To Instant Arm one partition To Instant Arm both partitions
1) Press the [STAY]button 1) Press the [STAY]button
2) Enter your [ACCESS CODE]2) Enter your [ACCESS CODE]
3) Choose a partition 3) Press [1]
4) Press the [CLEAR]button 4) Press [2]
5) Press and hold the [STAY]but-
ton for 3 seconds 5) Press and hold the [STAY] button for 3 seconds