Paradox Spectra 1689 User manual

LCD and 16-Zone LED Keypads
1689 1641BL
16-Zone LED Keypad LCD Keypad
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................1
Basic Operation.....................................................2
Keypad Indicator Lights.................................................2
Visual Feedback............................................................3
For the Spectra 1689 LED
Keypad Module ........................................................3
For the Spectra 1641BL LCD
Keypad Module ........................................................4
Auditory Feedback........................................................4
Alarm Memory Display..................................................5
Event List (1641BL LCD Keypad
Modules Only)...............................................................6
Trouble Display.............................................................7
Partitioning..................................................................12
Programming Access Codes..............................13
System Master Code
(Default: 123456) ........................................................13
Master Codes..............................................................13
Duress Code...............................................................14
Programming Access Codes.......................................14
Arming & Disarming............................................16
Exit Delay....................................................................16
Disarming & Deactivating an Alarm ............................16
Regular Arming...........................................................17
Stay Arming.................................................................17
Instant Arming.......................................................18
Force Arming...............................................................19
Manual Bypass Programming.....................................20
Bypass Recall Feature...........................................21
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One-Touch Arming......................................................22
One-Touch Regular Arming ...................................22
One-Touch Stay Arming.........................................22
Fast Exit.................................................................23
One-Touch Force Arming.......................................23
One-Touch Bypass Programming..........................23
Keyswitch Arming........................................................24
Auto-Arming................................................................24
Timed Auto Arming ................................................24
No Movement Auto Arming....................................26
Additional Features......................................... 26
Programming Chime Zones........................................26
Keypad Muting............................................................27
Panic Alarms...............................................................28
PGM Button
(Programmable Outputs).............................................28
Quick Function Keys...................................................29
Test Report ............................................................29
Call PC...................................................................29
Answer PC .............................................................29
Cancel Communication..........................................29
Programming Time and Day (clock)............................30
Keypad Settings
(1641BL LCD Keypad Modules Only)........................31
The Help Menu (1641BL LCD Keypad............................
Modules Only).............................................................32
Fire Alarms........................................................... 33
Testing & Maintenance ....................................... 37
System Checklist................................................. 38
Appendix A .......................................................... 44
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1.0 Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Spectra Security System from
Paradox Security Systems Ltd. The Spectra Security System
will give you peace of mind by providing reliable security
protection. Spectra 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 modules, 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
Modules and 1641BL LCD Keypad Modules 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 of the actions
performed in your security system will be executed and
displayed through the keypad. Therefore, before using your
security system, we highly recommend that 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 1641BL LCD Keypad Modules
function in the same way, but display 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 on page 38 for details.
2.1 Keypad Indicator Lights
The state of each light on the Spectra keypad modules
represents a specific condition in your system as shown in
Figure 1.
Figure 1: Overview of Indicator Lights
AC Light:
ON = AC power is present
OFF = Power failure
STATUS Light:
When Green:
ON = All zones closed
OFF = Zone(s) open
FLASH= During Exit Delay
When Red (LCD keypads only):
ON = System armed
SLOW FLASH = Stay armed
FAST FLASH = Alarm
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2.2 Visual Feedback
2.2.1 For the Spectra 1689 LED Keypad Module
The numbers and symbols on the keypad’s screen
communicate your system’s status as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Overview of the 1689 LED Keypad Module
Arm Lights (red):
(for Regular and Force arming)
Arm 1 for Partition 1
Arm 2 for Partition 2
ON = Partition armed
OFF = Partition disarmed
FLASH= Partition in alarm
Trouble Display
ON = Trouble(s) occurring
Alarm Memory Display
ON = Alarm(2) occurred
Bypass Programming
ON = Zone(s) bypassed
Stay Lights (red):
(for Stay and Instant arming)
Stay 1 for Partition1
Stay 2 for Partition 2
ON = Partition armed
OFF = Partition disarmed
Zone Display:
The numbers [1] to [16]
correspond to zones 1 to 16
respectively. When illuminated,
zones are open or breached.
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2.2.2 For the Spectra 1641BL LCD Keypad Module
The LCD (liquid crystal display) is a 32-character screen that
displays messages that can be customized to your needs.
Figure 3: Overview of the 1641BL LCD Keypad Module
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”).
The messages on the LCD
screen will display the system’s
status and guide you through the
system’s operations.
When arrows appear in the LCD
screen, use the arrow buttons to
scroll through the menu.
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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 Modules:
If an alarm has occurred on a zone, the [MEM]
symbol will illuminate. After disarming the
system, press the [MEM]key to illuminate the
number symbols corresponding to the zones
that were in alarm. To exit the Alarm Memory
Display, press the [CLEAR] key.
For Spectra 1641BL LCD Keypad Modules:
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]key. Use the [U] or [V] keys
to view the zones that were in alarm. To exit
the Alarm Memory Display, press the [CLEAR]
key.
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2.5 Event List (1641BL LCD Keypad Modules Only)
The Event List will record all the actions that occur in the
system.
Each event that occurs generates two Event Screens (see
Figure 4). Once you enter the Event List, the time and the day
the event occurred and what event occurred will scroll on the
screen. As you press the [V] key, the next pair will scroll.
Figure 4: Example of Event Screens
How do I view the Event List?
1. Press the [MEM] key.
2. Press the [FNC2]key.
3. Use the [U] or [V] keys 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 monitoring station.
We strongly suggest that you inform your monitoring
station 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]key to stop the “Trouble Beep”.
For Spectra 1689 LED Keypad Module:
When a trouble condition occurs, the [TRBL]
symbol will illuminate.
How do I access the Trouble Display?
1. Press the [TRBL] key.
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 on
page 8. If no repair instructions are
given, call your monitoring station for
repairs.
3. Press the [CLEAR]key to exit.
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For Spectra 1641BL LCD Keypad Module:
When a trouble condition occurs, “System
Trouble [
TRBL ] to View” will appear on the
screen.
Trouble List
After you press the [ TRBL ] key:
• On the 1689 LED Keypad Module, the numbers [1] to [16]
will illuminate for the corresponding trouble(s).
• On the 1641BL LCD Keypad Module, 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
How do I access the Trouble Display?
1. Press the [TRBL] key.
“Trouble View System Trouble” will appear on
the screen.
2. Use the [U] or [V] keys to view the
Trouble(s). Read the corresponding
explanation from the Trouble List. If no
repair instructions are given, call your
monitoring station for repairs.
3. Press the [CLEAR]key to exit.
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getting low. Also, the device’s yellow light will flash.
[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 monitoring station 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 monitoring station.
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[8] Timer Loss
Your alarm system’s clock must be reprogrammed. This is
the only trouble that we recommend that you correct.
For Spectra 1689 LED Keypad Module:
For the 1689 LED Keypad Module also refer to Appendix A on
page 44.
For Spectra 1641BL LCD Keypad Module:
How do I reprogram the clock?
1. Perform steps 1 and 2 from How do I
access the Trouble Display? on page 7.
2. Press the [8] key.
3. Enter the desired [TIME]using the 24Hr
clock. (i.e. 6:15 p.m. = 18:15)
How do I reprogram the clock?
1. Perform steps 1 and 2 from How do I
access the Trouble Display? on page 8.
2. Press the [8] key.
3. Enter the desired [TIME].
A.If the keypad is configured for International
time, enter the time using the 24Hr clock
(6:15 p.m. = 18:15). Proceed to step 5.
B.If the keypad is configured for U.S. time,
enter the time using the 12Hr clock.
Proceed to step 4.
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[9] Tamper/Zone Wiring Failure
A wiring 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.
4. After entering the time (step 3B) press
the [1] key to set the time in a.m. or the
[2] key to set the time in p.m. for the U.S.
time format.
5. Enter the date in the YYYY/MM/DD
format. The information will be saved
automatically.
If the time on your keypad is displayed
with a.m. or p.m., your keypad is
configured with the U.S. time format.
To view which zones are experiencing trouble, press the
[9] key after step 2 from the Trouble Display (see How do I
access the Trouble Display? on page 7 or page 8).
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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 key 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]key after step 2 from
the Trouble Display (see How do I access the Trouble
Display? on page 7 or page 8).
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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:
• 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 38.
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 14).
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 Programming Access Codes on page 14) 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 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 monitoring station.
Must be enabled by your installer.
3.4 Programming Access Codes
Your system can use either 4- or 6-digit access codes (see
page 39), 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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For the 1689 LED Keypad Module also refer to Appendix A on
page 44.
Table 1: User Code Sections
How do I program Access Codes?
1. Press the [ENTER]key.
2. Enter your [MASTER CODE].
3. Enter 3-digit [SECTION](see Table 1 below).
4. Enter a new 4- or 6-digit [ACCESS CODE].
5. Press the [CLEAR]key to exit.
How do I delete Access Codes?
1. Repeat steps 1 to 3 (see above).
2. Press the [FORCE]key once for each digit in the access
code (4 or 6 times) until the keypad emits a confirmation
beep then press the [CLEAR]key to exit.
Do not delete the System Master Code. Refer to the
warning in section 3.1 on page 13 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 (section 2.7 on page 12),
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 Fire Alarms on page 33.
How do I deactivate an alarm?
Enter your [ACCESS CODE].
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