Spectra 1759ex User manual

1759EX V1.0
REFERENCE & INSTALLATION MANUAL
(433MHZ/ 868MHZ)
1759EX

SPECTRA SERIES 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction..................................................................... 2
Features ..................................................................................................... 2
Specifications ............................................................................................. 2
Installation ...................................................................... 3
Location and Mounting............................................................................... 3
Earth Ground.............................................................................................. 3
AC Power ................................................................................................... 3
Backup Battery........................................................................................... 3
Auxiliary Power Terminals*......................................................................... 5
Telephone Line Connection........................................................................ 5
Bell Output Connection............................................................................... 5
Programmable Output Connections*.......................................................... 5
Single Zone Inputs...................................................................................... 6
Keypad and Keypad Zone Connections..................................................... 6
Keyswitch Connections .............................................................................. 7
Fire Circuits ................................................................................................ 7
Programming Methods.................................................... 8
WinLoad Software for Windows*................................................................ 8
Programming Using a Keypad.................................................................... 8
Configuring The LED Keypads................................................................... 9
Programming Using A Paradox Memory Key* ......................................... 10
Access Codes................................................................ 11
Access Code Length ................................................................................ 11
Installer Code ........................................................................................... 11
System Master Code................................................................................ 11
User Code Options................................................................................... 11
Lock Master Code .................................................................................... 12
Duress Code............................................................................................. 12
Zone Programming........................................................ 13
What is an Expansion Input?.................................................................... 13
Reassign Keypad Zone 2......................................................................... 13
Reassign Zones to Expansion Inputs....................................................... 14
Zone Programming................................................................................... 14
Zone Definitions........................................................................................ 15
Exclusive Zone Definitions ....................................................................... 16
Zone Partition Assignment ..................................................................... 17
Zone Options............................................................................................ 17
Zone Speed.............................................................................................. 18
EOL Zones ............................................................................................... 18
Wireless Features ......................................................... 19
Wireless Transmitter Programming.......................................................... 19
Viewing the Wireless Transmitter Signal Strength ................................... 19
Serial Number Display.............................................................................. 20
Supervision Options ................................................................................. 20
Remote Control Programming.................................................................. 21
Arming and Disarming Options..................................... 24
Switch To Stay Arming............................................................................. 24
Stay Arming with Delay............................................................................ 24
Regular Arming switches to Force Arming (Not to be used with UL Installa-
tions)......................................................................................................... 24
Restrict Arming On Battery Fail................................................................ 24
Restrict Arming On Tamper Failure.......................................................... 24
Timed Auto-Arming................................................................................... 24
No Movement Auto-Arming...................................................................... 25
Auto-Arming Options................................................................................ 25
One-Touch Arming................................................................................... 25
Exit Delay ................................................................................................. 25
Bell Squawk On Arm/Disarm With Keypad............................................... 26
Bell Squawk On Arm/disarm with Remote Control................................... 26
No Exit Delay When Arming with Remote Control ................................... 26
No Exit Delay Beeps and No Bell Squawk When Stay Arming................ 26
Alarm Options............................................................... 26
Bell Cut-Off Timer..................................................................................... 26
Recycle Alarm .......................................................................................... 26
Tamper Recognition................................................................................. 26
Keypad Panic Options.............................................................................. 27
Panic Lockout Timer................................................................................. 27
Reporting and Dialer settings....................................... 28
Reporting/Dialer (Enable/Disable)............................................................ 29
Report Codes ........................................................................................... 29
Central Station Telephone Numbers........................................................ 31
Partition Account Numbers....................................................................... 31
Reporting Formats.................................................................................... 31
Pager Delay.............................................................................................. 33
Event Call Direction.................................................................................. 33
Dialing Method.......................................................................................... 33
Pulse Ratio............................................................................................... 33
Bell on Communication Failure................................................................. 33
Dial Tone Delay........................................................................................ 34
Maximum Dialing Attempts....................................................................... 34
Delay Between Dialing Attempts.............................................................. 34
Alternate Dial Option ................................................................................ 34
Recent Close Delay.................................................................................. 34
Auto Test Report ...................................................................................... 34
Power Failure Report Delay ..................................................................... 34
Disarm Reporting Options........................................................................ 34
Zone Restore Report Options................................................................... 35
Telephone Line Monitoring (TLM) ............................................................ 35
Programmable Outputs................................................ 35
PGM Activation Event............................................................................... 35
PGM Deactivation Event .......................................................................... 36
PGM Delay............................................................................................... 36
PGM Normal State ................................................................................... 36
PGM2 Strobe Options .............................................................................. 36
Alarm Relay Options................................................................................. 36
System Settings............................................................ 37
Hardware Reset........................................................................................ 37
Installer Lock ............................................................................................ 37
Keypad Lockout Feature .......................................................................... 37
Battery Charge Current ............................................................................ 37
Partitioning................................................................................................ 37
System Real-Time Clock.......................................................................... 37
Clock Adjust.............................................................................................. 37
Keypad Tamper Supervision.................................................................... 38
Keypad Audible Trouble Warning............................................................. 38
Confidential Mode..................................................................................... 38
Installer Quick Functions Keys................................................................. 39
PGM Modules Supervision....................................................................... 39
Printer Module Supervision ...................................................................... 39
Zone Expansion Bus Module Supervision................................................ 39
Wireless Transmitter Low Battery Supervision......................................... 40
Wireless Transmitter Supervision Options ............................................... 40
ReProgram All Expansion Modules.......................................................... 40
Settings for WinLoad Software..................................... 41
Panel Answer Options.............................................................................. 41
Panel Identifier.......................................................................................... 41
PC Password............................................................................................ 41
PC Telephone Number............................................................................. 41
Call WinLoad Software............................................................................. 41
Answer WinLoad Software....................................................................... 42
Auto Event Buffer Transmission............................................................... 42
Call Back WinLoad................................................................................... 42
User Operation............................................................. 42
Trouble Display......................................................................................... 42
Programming Access Codes.................................................................... 43
Disarming & Deactivating an Alarm.......................................................... 44
Regular Arming......................................................................................... 44
Stay Arming.............................................................................................. 44
Instant Arming .......................................................................................... 45
Force Arming............................................................................................ 45
Manual Bypass Programming .................................................................. 45
One-Touch Arming................................................................................... 45
Keyswitch Arming..................................................................................... 46
Panic Alarms ............................................................................................ 46
Auto-Arming.............................................................................................. 46
Alarm Memory Display ............................................................................. 46
Programming Chime Zones...................................................................... 46
Keypad Muting.......................................................................................... 47
Keypad Backlight...................................................................................... 47
FCC WARNINGS............................................................. 48
Index.............................................................................. 50

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PART 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 FEATURES
• Up to 15 fully programmable zones
• Two completely independent partitions. Many of the features and options in the Spectra System can be independently set for
each partition such as event reporting, entry/exit delay, auto-arming and many more. All zones, the keyswitches and all user
codes are assigned to specific partitions, which makes this a true partitioned system.
• Communication bus facilitates the adding, programming and monitoring of all expansion modules.
• 1 Installer Code and 48 User Codes (including: 1 System Master, 2 Masters, and 1 Duress)
• 2 on-board, fully programmable outputs (PGMs) and one 5A alarm relay
• Simple, direct and logical programming
• Event Call Direction: The Spectra 1759EX control panel events are divided into 5 groups of events. Each of these event groups
can be programmed with a separate dialing sequence.
• Two 32-digit Central Station Telephone Numbers and one 32-digit Backup Telephone Number
• Contact ID, Pager Format and many more High-Speed Communication Formats
• "False Alarm Prevention" features such as: Intellizone, Auto Zone Shutdown, Beep on Exit Delay, Programmable Delay Before
Alarm Transmission, and Recent Closing Report
• Regular Arming, Stay Arming, Instant Arming, Force Arming, One-Touch Arming, Auto-Arming, or Keyswitch Arming
• 256 Event Buffer with time stamp
• Telephone Line Supervision
• Keypad activated panic alarms
• Compatible with Winload Security System Management Software for Windows®
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS
1.2.1 SPECTRA 1759EX CONTROL PANEL
• AC Power: 16Vac transformer (refer to Table 1 on page 3) with minimum 20VA rating (Rec.:
40VA), 50 to 60Hz
• Battery: 12Vdc, 4Ah/7Ah
•Aux.Power:
+600mA typical, 700mA maximum, fuseless shutdown @ 1.1A
• Bell Output:++ 1A, fuseless shutdown @ 3A
• PGM Outputs: PGM1 = 150mA low-current output, PGM2 = 1A high-current output
• Alarm Relay: One form “C” relay rated @ 125V, 5A receptive load
• Approvals: 433MHz
868MHz
Compliant to all EU and EFTA countries except Greece according
to RTT&E directives.
1.2.2 SPECTRA KEYPADS (1686H, 1686V, 1689 AND 1641)
• Power input: Typically 9-16Vdc
• 1 standard keypad zone
• On-board tamper switch (optional)
1686H and 1686V 10-Zone LED Keypad
• Current consumption: 62 to 116mA
1689 16-Zone LED Keypad
• Current consumption: 50 to 117mA
1641 32-Character LCD Keypad
• Current consumption: 60 to 80mA
• PGM: 1 with 50mA current limit
• LCD: Super Twisted Nematic display (STN), Wide viewing angle, Backlight & Contrast
adjustable
Specifications may change without prior notice
+Cannot exceed 200mA for UL installations
++ Cannot exceed 1A for UL installations

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PART 2: INSTALLATION
2.1 LOCATION AND MOUNTING
Before mounting the cabinet, push the five white nylon mounting studs into the back of the cabinet. Pull all cables into the cabinet
and prepare them for connection before mounting the circuit board into the back of the cabinet. Select a centralized installation
site on the main floor that isn't easily accessible to intruders and leave at least 5cm (2in.) around the panel box to permit
adequate ventilation and heat dissipation. The installation site should be dry and close to an AC source, ground connection and
telephone line connection. Avoid installation near or in the path of strong RF fields (i.e. neon lights, computers), on or near metal
objects, circuit breaker boxes, air conditioners and heater ducts since they may cause interference and reduce sensitivity. Avoid
installing the 1759EX in the basement.
Do not cut, bend or alter the antennae and ensure that electrical wires do not cross over the antennae as these
may affect the signal reception.
2.2 EARTH GROUND
Connect the zone and dialer ground terminals from the control panel to the metallic enclosure and cold water pipe or grounding
rod as per local electrical codes.
For maximum lightning protection, use separate earth grounds for the zone and dialer grounds as shown in
Figure 2.2 on page 4. For UL installations, the metallic enclosure must be grounded to the cold water pipe.
2.3 AC POWER
Do not use any switch-controlled outlets to power the transformer. Connect the transformer as shown in Figure 2.1 on page 3.
Use Table 1 to determine the required transformer.
2.4 BACKUP BATTERY
To provide power during a power loss, connect a 12Vdc 4Ah rechargeable acid/lead or gel cell backup battery as shown in Figure
2.1 on page 3. Use a 7Ah battery to comply with UL fire requirements. Connect the backup battery after applying AC power. When
installing, verify proper polarity as reversed connections will blow the battery fuse. Also, refer to Battery Charge Current on page 37.
2.4.1 BATTERY TEST
If the battery is disconnected or if the battery fuse is blown, a No/Low Battery failure will appear in the keypads’ Trouble
Display (see page 42). This trouble will also appear if the battery’s capacity is too low or if the voltage drops to 10.5
volts or lower while the control panel is running on the backup battery. At 8.5 volts or lower, the panel shuts down and
all outputs close.
Figure 2.1: AC Power and Backup Battery Connections
Table 1: Transformer Requirements Table
Transformer: Amseco XP-1620 16VAC 20VA
(not verified by UL) UL: Basler Electric BE156240CAA007 16.5VAC 40VA
Spectra DC Power Supply rated at: 1.2A 1.5A
Auxiliary Supply can provide a maximum of: typ: 600mA, max: 700mA typ: 600mA, max: 700mA
Do not exceed 200mA for UL installations
Acceptable Battery Charge Currents 350mA 350mA/700mA

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Figure 2.2: Spectra 1759EX Control Panel Overview
For the keypad’s zone, EOL and tamper
configurations, refer to Configuring The
LED Keypads on page 9.
Refer to Single Zone Inputs on
page 6
Refer to AC Power
and Backup Battery
Connections on
page 3.
To connect the 5A Alarm Relay and the PGMs,
refer to Relay and PGM Connections on page 6.
To connect AC power, refer to AC Power and
Backup Battery Connections on page 3.
For UL Listed Warnings, refer to UL AND ULC WARNINGS on page 49.
Warning: Donotcut,
bend or alter the
antennae & ensure
that electrical wires
do not cross over the
antennae as these
may affect the signal
reception.

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2.5 AUXILIARY POWER TERMINALS*
The auxiliary power supply terminals can be used to power motion detectors, keypads and other modules or accessories in the
security system. A fuseless circuit protects the power supply against current overload and automatically shuts down if the current
exceeds 1.1A. If this occurs, the Maximum Auxiliary Current failure will appear in the keypads’ Trouble Display (see page 42).
Therefore, the combined current consumption of devices connected to the auxiliary power supply should not exceed 700mA. If
the auxiliary output is overloaded and is shut down, you must disconnect all loads from the output for at least 10 seconds before
reconnecting any load back to the auxiliary output.
Modules with the APR- prefix are compatible with the Spectra 1759EX and Digiplex. Modules with the APR3- prefix are
compatible with the Spectra 1759EX, Digiplex and DigiplexNE.
2.6 TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION
In order to report system events to the central station, you must connect the incoming telephone company wires into the TIP and
RING connections of the control panel and then run the wires from T1 and R1 to the telephone or telephone system as shown in
Figure 2.2 on page 4.
2.7 BELL OUTPUT CONNECTION
The BELL+ and BELL- terminals power bells, sirens and other warning devices requiring a steady voltage output during an alarm.
The bell output supplies 12VDC upon alarm and can support one 30-watt or two 20-watt sirens. The bell output uses a fuseless
circuit and will automatically shut down if the current exceeds 3A. When this occurs the Maximum Bell Current failure will only
appear in the keypads’ Trouble Display (see page 42) during an alarm. If the load on the BELL terminals returns to normal, the
control panel will re-instate power to the BELL terminals during the next alarm. When connecting sirens, please verify correct
polarity. Connect the positive lead to the BELL+ terminal and the negative lead to the BELL- terminal of the control panel as
shown in Figure 2.2 on page 4.
If the BELL output is not being used, the Bell Disconnected failure will remain in the keypads’ Trouble Display
(see page 42). To avoid this connect a 1KΩresistor across the BELL terminals.
2.8 PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUT CONNECTIONS*
When a specific event occurs in the system, a PGM can reset smoke detectors, activate strobe lights, open/close garage doors
and much more.
2.8.1 ALARM RELAY AND PGMS
The Spectra 1759EX control panel includes two on-board programmable outputs (PGMs). For details on how to
program the PGM, refer to PGM Programming on page 35. PGM1 can support up to 150mA while PGM2 supports up
to 1A (see Figure 2.3 on page 6) and can be used as a strobe output (see page 36). The PGMs are limited by the
power source being used. If powered by:
•The AUX terminals. The current consumption of the AUX terminals cannot exceed 700mA. Therefore, whatever
devices are connected to the AUX terminals (i.e. modules and PGMs) cannot exceed 700mA combined. For
example, if there are six modules connected to the AUX terminals that are using 600mA and you wish to power the
PGM using the AUX terminals, the PGM’s current consumption will not 100mA.
•An external power supply. If using an external power supply, the current consumption cannot exceed 150mA for
PGM1 and 1A for PGM2. If the external power supply’s current consumption limit is less than that of the PGM it is
connected to, than the current consumption will not exceed the power supply’s current limit.
The Spectra 1759EX control panel also has a 5A relay. This relay can be connected as shown in Figure 2.3 on page 6.
The Alarm Relay can be programmed to follow the bell output or the activation and deactivation of the Global PGM
(see Alarm Relay Options on page 36).
* UL Note: The AUX and PGM terminals cannot exceed 200mA for UL installations.
Table 2: Current Consumption Table
Modules Current Consumption
Typical Maximum
Spectra 1686H and 1686V 10-Zone LED Keypad 62mA 116mA
Spectra 1689 16-Zone LED Keypad 50mA 117mA
Spectra 1641 LCD Keypad 60mA 80mA
4-Zone Hardwire Modules (APR3-ZX4/SPC-ZX4) 12mA 12mA
8-Zone Hardwire Modules (APR3-ZX8/SPC-ZX8) 30mA 30mA
4-PGM Output Module (APR3-PGM4) 13mA 150mA
Printer Module (APR3-PRT1) 22mA 40mA
InTouch Voice-Assisted Arm/Disarm Module (APR3-ADM2) 70mA 105mA
Motion Detectors (see detector instructions for details) 10 to 50mA

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Figure 2.3: Relay and PGM Connections
2.9 SINGLE ZONE INPUTS
Detection devices such as motion detectors and door contacts are connected to the control panel's zone input terminals. Figure
2.4 (below) demonstrates single zone input terminal connections recognized by Spectra. Once connected, the associated zone's
parameters must be defined. For details refer to Zone Programming on page 13.
Figure 2.4: Single Zone Input Connections
2.10 KEYPAD AND KEYPAD ZONE CONNECTIONS
To connect the keypads to the control panel, remove the back cover and wire the GRN, YEL, RED, and BLK terminals of each
keypad to the corresponding terminals on the control panel as shown in Figure 2.2 on page 4. There is no limit to the number of
keypads that can be connected to the control panel so long as the current consumption does not surpass 700mA*. See Keypad
Tamper Supervision on page 38.
Each keypad has one zone input terminal, allowing you to connect one motion detector or door contact directly to a keypad. The
keypad can then communicate the status of the zone to the control panel. A maximum of two keypad zones can be used with
AUX+ or External Power Supply. See
Programmable Output
Connections* on page 5
*UL Note: Cannot exceed 200mA for UL installations.

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each control panel. After connecting the device, the zone's parameters must be defined. For details on zone recognition and
Zone Programming on page 13. Also, refer to the feature Reassign Keypad Zone 2 on page 13.
Example: A door contact located at the entry point of an establishment can be wired directly to the input terminal of the entry
point keypad instead of wiring the door contact all the way to the control panel.
Figure 2.5: Keypad Zone Connections
When a 1641 LCD keypad is connected to Spectra, the Keypad Zone Sending option (Option [2] key [1]) determines
whether the status of the keypad zone will be transmitted to the control panel. The Keypad Zone Sending option of the
1641 keypad must be enabled during the following conditions:
• If you are using both keypad zones and at least one is from a 1641 keypad.
• If you are using the keypad zones of other types of keypads, such as a 1686H 10-zone LED keypad, and the
keypad zone definition of the 1641 keypad (keypad zone 1 or keypad zone 2; Option [2] key [3]) matches that of
another connected keypad.
2.11 KEYSWITCH CONNECTIONS
Keyswitches allow users to arm or disarm a partition by pushing a button or by activating a
switch with a key. Connect the keyswitch as shown in Figure 2.6 directly to the control
panel terminals. Once a keyswitch is connected, it must be assigned to a zone and its
parameters must be programmed (see Zone Programming on page 13 and Keyswitch
Options on page 18).
2.12 FIRE CIRCUITS
When a zone is programmed as a Fire zone, the zone becomes normally open and requires
an EOL resistor. If a line short occurs or if the smoke detector becomes active, whether the
system is armed or disarmed, the control panel will generate an alarm. If a trouble occurs on a
Fire zone, the Fire Loop Trouble will appear in the keypads’ Trouble Display (see page 42) and
the control panel can transmit the Fire Loop Trouble report, if programmed, in section [206].
2.12.1 4-WIRE INSTALLATION:
Any on-board zone can be defined as a Fire Zone (see page 15) when using the 4-
wire installation. Connect the smoke detectors as shown in Figure 2.7 directly to the
control panel terminals. Program the PGM with the “[PG]/[FNC1] Key was Pressed”
Activation Event (see page 35) so the smoke detectors can be reset by pressing the
[PG] or [FNC1] key. Pressing the [PG] or [FNC1] key will interrupt power to the smoke
detectors for 4 seconds (see PGM Delay on page 36).
It is recommended that all smoke detectors be connected using a daisy chain configuration.
Figure 2.6: Keyswitch
Figure 2.7: Fire Zones

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PART 3: PROGRAMMING METHODS
3.1 WINLOAD SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS*
Program the Spectra Series control panels remotely or on-site using the Winload Software for Windows®. For more information,
contact your local Paradox Distributor or visit our web site at http://www.paradox.ca. If you are using the WinLoad software, you
must program the features explained on pages 41 and 42.
*Not investigated by UL.
3.2 PROGRAMMING USING A KEYPAD
Use the supplied Spectra 1759EX Programming Guide to keep track of which sections were programmed and how. We
recommend you read this entire manual before you begin programming.
3.2.1 SINGLE DIGIT DATA ENTRY METHOD (HEXADECIMAL AND DECIMAL)
Single Digit Data Entry is used in all sections except those specified in the Feature Select Programming Method
(below). After entering the programming mode as described in the shaded box above, some sections will require that
you enter Decimal values from 000 to 255. Other sections will require that you enter Hexadecimal values from 0 to F.
The required data will be clearly indicated in this manual as well as in the Spectra 1759EX Programming Guide. When
entering the final digit in a section, the control panel will automatically save and advance to the next section. Except
sections 001 to 016, after entering the first two digits the control panel will switch to Feature Select Programming.
3.2.2 FEATURE SELECT PROGRAMMING METHOD
After entering sections [001] to [016], [126] to [138], and [302] to [348], each option from [1] to [8] represents a specific
feature or option. Press the key corresponding to the desired option and the corresponding light will illuminate or the
option number will appear in the LCD display. This means the option is on. Press the key again to extinguish the
corresponding light or remove the digit from the LCD display, thereby, turning off the option. Press the [FORCE]key to
set all 8 options to off. Press the keys until the current section’s options are set. When the options are set, press the
[ENTER]key to save and advance to the next section.
3.2.3 DATA DISPLAY MODE (LED KEYPADS ONLY)
In the Data Display Mode you can view the programmed contents of each section one digit at a time. After entering the
desired 3-digit section (see step 3 of the shaded box on page 8), press the [ENTER]key to access the Data Display
Mode (will not function with sections using Multiple Feature Select Programming).
How Do I Enter Programming Mode?
STEP 1: Press [ENTER]
STEP 2: Enter your [INSTALLER CODE] (default: 0000 / 000000)
STEP 3: Enter 3-digit [SECTION] you wish to program
STEP 4: Enter required [DATA]
Table 3: Decimal and Hexadecimal Programming Table
Value or Action What Do I Press? What Do I See?
10-Zone LED 16-Zone LED LCD
Values 1 to 9 [1] to [9] [1] to [9] [1] to [9] [1] to [9]
A (hexa only) [0] [0 (10)] [10] 0
B (hexa only) [STAY][STAY][11] B
C (hexa only) [BYP][BYP][12] C
D (hexa only) [MEM][MEM][13] D
E (hexa only) [TBL] / [TRBL][TBL][14] E
F (hexa only) [PG] / [FNC1] [PG][15] F
Exit Without Saving [CLEAR][ENTER] flashes [ARM1] & [STAY1] flash “SECTION [ ]”
Insert Blank Digit [FORCE] Displays next digit or next section
Save Data [ENTER] Advances to the next section