Paradox Spectra 1641BL User manual

LCD and 16-Zone LED Keypads
1689 1641
16-Zone LED Keypad LCD Keypad
User’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................3
2.0 BASIC OPERATION ..................................................4
2.1 Keypad Indicator Lights ............................................ 4
2.2 Visual Feedback ....................................................... 5
2.3 Auditory Feedback .................................................... 6
2.4 Alarm Memory Display .............................................. 7
2.5 Event List (For Spectra 1641 LCD Keypad Only) ..... 8
2.6 Trouble Display ......................................................... 9
2.7 Partitioning ............................................................... 13
3.0 PROGRAMMING ACCESS CODES .........................14
3.1 System Master Code (Default: 123456) ................... 14
3.2 Master Codes ........................................................... 14
3.3 Duress Code ............................................................ 15
3.4 Programming Access Codes ................................... 15
4.0 ARMING & DISARMING ...........................................17
4.1 Exit Delay ................................................................. 17
4.2 Disarming & Deactivating an Alarm ......................... 17
4.3 Regular Arming ........................................................ 18
4.4 Stay Arming ............................................................. 19
4.5 Force Arming ........................................................... 21
4.6 Manual Bypass Programming .................................. 22
4.7 One-Touch Arming ................................................... 24
4.8 Keyswitch Arming .................................................... 26
4.9 Auto-Arming ............................................................. 26

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5.0 ADDITIONAL FEATURES ........................................ 28
5.1 Programming Chime Zones .....................................28
5.2 Keypad Muting .........................................................29
5.3 Panic Alarms ............................................................30
5.4 Program Time (clock) ...............................................30
5.5 PGM Button (Programmable Outputs) .....................31
5.6 Quick Function Keys ................................................ 31
5.7 Keypad Settings (For LCD Keypads only) ............... 32
6.0 FIRE ALARMS .......................................................... 33
7.0 TESTING & MAINTENANCE ...................................37
8.0 SYSTEM CHECKLIST ..............................................38
9.0 APPENDIX A ............................................................44

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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 1689 LED Keypad
and 1641 LCD 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
The Spectra 1689 LED and 1641 LCD Keypads function in
the same way, but display the visual feedback differently.
This section will provide an overview of the keypads.
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 KEYPAD INDICATOR LIGHTS
The state of each light on the Spectra Keypads represents a
specific condition in your system as shown in Figure 2.1.
Figure 2.1: Overview of Indicator Lights
“AC” LIGHT:
AC power is present
= Power failure
= ON
OFF
“STATUS” LIGHT:
=Allzonesclosed
=Zone(s)open
=During
When Green:
ON
OFF
FLASHExitDelay
When Red (LCD keypads only):
=
=
=A
ON
SLOWFLASH
FAST FLASH
System Armed
Stay Armed
larm

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2.2 VISUAL FEEDBACK
2.2.1 For the Spectra 1689 LED Keypad
The numbers and symbols on the keypad’s screen
communicate your system’s status as shown in Figure 2.2.
Figure 2.2: Overview of the 1689 LED Keypad

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2.2.2 For the Spectra 1641 LCD Keypad
The LCD (liquid crystal display) is a 32-character screen that
displays messages that can be customized to your needs.
Figure 2.3: Overview of the 1641 LCD Keypad
2.3 AUDITORY FEEDBACK
When you enter information on the keypad, it will guide you
with beep tones. You should be familiar with these:
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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2.4 ALARM MEMORY DISPLAY
All zones where alarms have occurred will be stored in
memory. The system will erase the contents of the Alarm
Memory every time the system is armed.
For Spectra 1689 LED Keypad: If an alarm
has occurred on a zone, the [MEM]symbol
will illuminate. After disarming the system,
press the [MEM]button to illuminate the
number symbols corresponding to the zones
that were in alarm. To exit the Alarm Memory
Display, press the [CLEAR] button.
For Spectra 1641 LCD Keypad: If an alarm
has occurred on a zone, “Zone(s) in Memory
[MEM]to view” will appear on the LCD
screen. After disarming the system, press the
[MEM]button. Use the [s] or [t] buttons to
view the zones that were in alarm. To exit the
Alarm Memory Display, press the [CLEAR]
button.

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2.5 EVENT LIST (For Spectra 1641 LCD Keypad Only)
The Event List will record all the actions that occur in the
system.
Each event that occurs generates two Event Screens (see
Figure 2.4). Once you enter the Event List, the time the event
occurred and what event occurred will scroll on the screen.
As you press the [t] button, the next pair will scroll.
Figure 2.4: Example of Event Screens
How do I view the Event List?
1) Press the [MEM] button
2) Press the [FNC2] button
3) Use the [s] or [t] buttons to view the Event Screens
4) Press [CLEAR]twice to exit

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2.6 TROUBLE DISPLAY
Your alarm system continuously monitors fourteen possible
trouble conditions. Most of these trouble conditions can be
reported directly to your Security Company.
We strongly suggest that you inform your Security
Company of the trouble and allow them to service
your system.
The keypad can be programmed to emit a “BEEP”
every 5 seconds whenever a new trouble condition
has occurred. Press the [TRBL]button to stop the
“Trouble Beep”.
For Spectra 1689 LED Keypad: When a
trouble condition occurs, the [TRBL]symbol
will illuminate.
How Do I Access the Trouble Display?
1) Press the [TRBL] button
The [TBL]symbol will flash and number(s)
corresponding to the trouble(s) will illuminate.
2) Read the corresponding explanation of
the trouble from the Trouble List. If no
repair instructions are given, call your
Security Company for repairs.
3) Press the [CLEAR]button to exit

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For Spectra 1641 LCD Keypad: When a
trouble condition occurs, “System Trouble
[TRBL]to View” will appear on the screen.
Trouble List
After you press the [TRBL] button:
On the Spectra 1689 LED Keypad the numbers [1] to [16] will
illuminate for the corresponding trouble(s). On the Spectra
1641 LCD Keypad the heading(s) will appear on the screen.
[1] No or Low Battery Trouble
The backup battery is disconnected or the battery voltage is
getting low.
[2] Wireless Transmitter Battery Low
The battery voltage in one or more Wireless Transmitters is
getting low. Also, the device’s yellow light will flash.
How Do I Access the Trouble Display?
1) Press the [TRBL] button
“Trouble View System Trouble” will appear on
the screen
2) Use the [s] or [t] buttons to view the
Trouble(s). Read the corresponding
explanation from the Trouble List. If no
repair instructions are given, call your
Security Company for repairs.
3) Press the [CLEAR]button to exit

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[3] Power Failure
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.
[4] Bell/PGM2 Disconnected Trouble
Any device connected to the Bell or PGM2 output 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 a
predetermined value. 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.
[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 a predetermined value.
[7] Communication Failure
Your alarm system, if monitored, could not communicate with
the Security Company.

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[8] Timer Loss
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
Awiring problem is occurring on one or more zones.
[10] Telephone Line Monitoring Failure
The system has not detected the presence of a telephone
line for more than 30 seconds.
[11] Fire Zone Trouble
A wiring problem on the fire zone is occurring.
[12] Module Loss
A module is no longer communicating with your system.
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 2.6) and enter the
current time using the 24-hour clock (i.e. 8:30PM = 20:30).
Also, see 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 2.6).

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[13] Wireless Transmitter Supervision Loss
A wireless transmitter is no longer communicating with its
receiver or its batteries are disconnected..
[16] Keypad Fault
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. When communication
is restored, the keypad will resume its functions.
2.7 PARTITIONING
Your Spectra system is equipped with a partitioning feature
that 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.
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 2.6).

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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.
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 1is 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 or delete

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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 will arm or disarm the
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
page39), 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,
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For Spectra 1689 LED Keypad also refer to Appendix A.
Table 1: User Code Sections
How Do I Program Access Codes?
1) Press [ENTER]
2) Enter your [MASTERCODE]
3) Enter 3-digit [SECTION](see Table 1)
4) Enter a new 4- or 6-digit [ACCESS CODE]
5) 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
“CONFIRMATIONBEEP” then press the [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 2.7),
everything is considered 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 keypad may beep during the
Exit Delay.
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, the keypad will beep until you disarm the system.
Your alarm system will not generate an alarm until this timer
elapses. 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 will arm all the zones in the selected partition.
Please note that Regular 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).
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).
2) Enter your [ACCESS CODE]
IFYOUHAVE ACCESS TOBOTHPARTITIONS(see section 2.7):
3) Press the button corresponding to the desired partition,
[1] or [2].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]
IFYOUHAVE ACCESS TOBOTHPARTITIONS(see section 2.7):
3) Press the button corresponding to the desired partition,
[1] or [2].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.
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).
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]
IFYOUHAVE ACCESS TOBOTHPARTITIONS(see section 2.7):
4) Press the button corresponding to the desired partition,
[1] or [2].For both partitions, press the other button after
the confirmation beep.