Paradox Spectra 1689, Spectra 1641BL User Manual

LCD and 16-Zone LED Keypads

1689 1641BL

16-Zone LED Keypad LCD Keypad

User’s Manual

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

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

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 cap a bilities.

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

Stay Lights (red):

(for Stay and Instant arming)

Stay 1 for Partition1
Stay 2 for Partition 2

ON = Partition armed

Trouble Display

ON = Trouble(s) occurring

Alarm Memory Display

ON = Alarm(2) occurred

Bypass Programming

ON = Zone(s) bypassed

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

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.

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 (“

Rejection Beep: When the system reverts to previous st atus
or when an operation is incorrectly entered on the keypad, it
will emit a continuous beep tone (“

BEEP-BEEP-BEEP-BEEP”).

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 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.

How do I view the Event List?

1. Press the [

2. Press the [

MEM] key.
FNC2] key.

3. Use the [U] or [V] keys to view the Event Screens.

4. Press [CLEAR] twice to exit.

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

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2.6 Tr o u bl e Dis p la y

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
seconds whenever a new trouble condition has occurred.
Press the [

TRBL] key to stop the “Trouble Beep”.

BEEP every 5

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 [

The [TBL] symbol will flash and number(s)
corresponding to the trouble(s) will illuminate.

TRBL] key.

2. Read the corresponding explanation of
the trouble from the Trouble List on

3. Press the [

page 8. If no repair instructions are
given, call your monitoring station for
repairs.

CLEAR] key to exit.

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For Spectra 1641BL LCD Keypad Module:
When a trouble condition occurs,
Trouble [
screen.

TRBL

] to View” will appear on the

“System

How do I access the Trouble Display?

1. Press the [

“Trouble View System T rouble” will appear on
the screen.

TRBL] key.

2. Use the [U] or [V] keys to view the
Trouble(s). Read the corresponding
explanation from the Trouble List. If no
repair inst ructions are given, call your
monitoring station for repairs.

3. Press the [

CLEAR] key to exit.

Trouble List

After you press

• 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

the

[

TRBL

]

key:

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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, t h e be l l o ut pu t, 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 access ories, 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 correc t.

For Spectra 1689 LED 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)

For the 1689 LED Ke ypad 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 8.

2. Press the [8] key.

3. Enter the desired

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.

[TIME].

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Proceed to step 4.

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.

[9] Tamper/Zone Wiring Failure

A wiring problem is occurring on one or more zones.

To view which zones are experiencing trouble, press the
[9] key after s t ep 2 from the Trouble Display (see How do I

access the Trouble Display? on page 7 or page 8).

[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.

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[13] Wireless Tran smitter Supervision Loss

A wireless transmitter is no longer communicating with its
receiver or its batteries are disconnected.

To view on which zones the Wireless Transmitters are
experiencing trou ble, 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).

[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.

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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 sys tem will ha ve to be
serviced by a techn ician.

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. Six­digit 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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How do I program Access Codes?

1. Press the [

2. Enter your [

3. Enter 3-digit [

ENTER] key.

MASTER CODE].

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.

For the 1689 LED Ke ypad Module also refer to Appendix A on
page 44.

Table 1: User Code Sections

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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How do I disarm the system?

For a St ay or Inst ant armed system, go to step 2.

1. Enter through a designated entry point (i.e. front door).

2. Enter your [

If you have access to both partitions (section 2.7 on page 12):

ACCESS CODE].

3. Press the key corresponding to the desired partition ([1]
or [2]). For both partitions, press the other key after the
confirmation beep.

4.3 Regular Arming

This method will arm all the zones in the selected partition.

How do I Regular arm?

1. Close all zones in the desired partition.

2. Enter your [

If you have access to both partitions (section 2.7 on page 12):

ACCESS CODE].

3. Press the key corresponding to the desired partition ([1]
or [2]). For both partitions, press the other key after the
confirmation beep.

Please note that R egula r arming ca n al so be a ctivate d usi ng
Auto-Arming (section 4.9 on page 24), a keyswitch (section 4.8
on page 24), or One-Touch arming (section 4.7 on page 22).

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

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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.

How do I Stay arm?

1. Close all zones in the desired partition (except Stay
zones).

2. Press the [STAY] key.

3. Enter your [

If you have access to both partitions (section 2.7 on page 12):

ACCESS CODE].

4. Press the key corresponding to the desired partition, [1]
or [2]. For both partitions, press the other key after the
confirmation beep.

S tay arming can also be activated using Auto-Arming (section

4.9 on page 24), a keyswitch (section 4.8 on page 24) or
One-Touch arming (section 4.7 on page 22).

4.4.1 Instant Arming

After Stay arming the system and during its Exit Delay, press
and hold the [

STAY] key 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.

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If you have access to both partitions:

To Instant arm one partition:

1. Press the [

2. Enter your [

STAY] key.

ACCESS CODE].

3. Choose a partition.

4. Press and hold the [

STAY] key for 3 seconds.

To Instant arm both partitions:

1. Press the [STAY] key.

2. Enter your [ACCESS CODE].

3. Press the [1] key.

4. Press [2].

5. Press and hold the [

STAY] key for 3 seconds.

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, 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
the motion detector is a Force zone, the system will allow you
to arm even if the zone is open.

How do I Force arm?

1. Close zones in the desired partition (except Force zones).

2. Press the [

3. Enter your [

FORCE] key.

ACCESS CODE].

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If you have access to both partitions (section 2.7 on page 12):

4. Press the key corresponding to the desired partition, [1]
or [2]. For both partitions, press the other key after the
confirmation beep.

Force arming can also be activated by using One-Touch
Force arming (section 4.7.4 on page 23).

4.6 Manual Bypass Programming

Manual Bypass Programming allows you to program the
alarm system to ignore (deactivate) specified zones the next
time the system is armed. For example, you may wish to
bypass certain zones when workers are renovating part of
your establishment. Once the system is disarmed, the byp ass
entries are erased.

For Spectra 1689 LED Keypad Modules:
When zones are bypassed, the [
will illuminate.

How do I bypass zones?

1. Press the [BYP] key.

2. Enter your [ACCESS CODE] (see the note on

3. Illuminate the number(s) corresponding

4. Press the [

BYP] symbol

page 21).

to the zone(s) you want to bypass by
entering the two-digit zone number
(i.e. zone 3 = 03).

ENTER] key to save and exit.

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Manual Bypass Programming can also be activated by using
One-Touch Bypass Programming (section 4.7.5 on p age 23).
To remove the Bypass feature from a zone, in step 3 enter
the zone number again or press [
entries.

For Spectra 1641BL LCD Keypad Modules:
When zones are bypassed,

[

BYP

]

Bypassed
screen.

to View” will appear on the

How do I bypass zones?

1. Press the [

BYP] key.

2. Enter your [ACCESS CODE]

3. Enter the two-digit zone number of the
desired zone (i.e. zone 3 = 03) or use the
[U] or [V] keys to view the zones and

FORCE] to erase all current

“Zone(s)

(see note below)

.

press the [

BYP] key when the desired

zone appears on the screen.

4. Press the [ENTER] key to exit.

To remove the Bypass feature from a zone, in step 3 re-enter
the two-digit zone number of the desired zone or press the

BYP] key when the bypassed zone appears on the screen.

[

If you have access to both p artit io ns, pre ss the key
corresponding to the desired partition, [1] or [2].

4.6.1 Bypass Recall Feature

After disarming the system, the bypass entries are erased.
The Bypass Recall feature reinstates the previous bypass

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entries saved in memory. This eliminates the need to
manually re-program the bypass entries every time you arm
the system.

How do I recall bypass entries?

5. Press the [BYP] key.

6. Enter your [ACCESS CODE] (see the note on page 21).

7. Press the [BYP] key.

8. Press the [

ENTER] key.

4.7 One-Touch Arming

One-Touch arming allows you to arm the system without
using an access code.

4.7.1 One-Touch Regular Arming

Press and hold the [
on page 21) to arm all zones in the partition. You can use this
feature to allow specific individuals like service personnel (i.e.
cleaners) to arm without giving them access to any other
alarm system operations. For details on Regular arming, refer
to section 4.3 on page 17.

ENTER] key for 3 seconds (see the note

4.7.2 One-Touch Stay Arming

Press and hold the [
page 21) to arm all zones not defined as Stay zones. For
details on Stay arming, refer to section 4.4 on page 17.

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STAY] key for 3 seconds (see the note on

4.7.3 Fast Exit
When the system is already Stay armed: This feature will

allow you to exit already armed premise s and keep the
system armed.

Exit and Stay Arm: Press and hold the [STAY] key for 3
seconds (see the note on page 21) to start the Exit Delay
(see page 16). After the Exit Delay has elapsed, the system
will return to Stay arming.

Exit and Regular Arm: Press and hold the [ENTER] key for 3
seconds (see the note on page 21) to start the Exit Delay
(see page 16). After the Exit Delay has elapsed, the system
will switch to Regular arming (see page 17).

Exit and Force Arm: Press and hold the [FORCE] key for 3
seconds (see the note on page 21) to start the Exit Delay
(see page 16). After the Exit Delay has elapsed, the system
will switch to Force arming (see page 19).

4.7.4 One-Touch Fo rce Arming
Press and hold the [

FORCE] key for 3 seconds (see the note

on page 21) to bypass any open Force zones. For details on
Force arming, refer to section 4.5 on page 19.

4.7.5 One-Touch Bypass Programming
Press and hold the [

BYP] key for 3 seconds (see the note on

page 21 to access Bypass Programming Mode (section 4.6
on page 20).

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4.8 Keyswitch Arming

A keyswitch can be used to arm and disarm the system. A
keyswitch is programmed to Stay arm (section 4.4 on page

17) or Regular arm (section 4.3 on page 17) and is assigned
to a specific partition. A keyswitch can function as a
Maintained or Momentary keyswitch.

To arm the system using a Maintained keyswitch, set the
keyswitch to the ON position. To disarm the system set the
keyswitch to the OFF position.

To arm the system using a Momentary keyswitch, set the
keyswitch to the ON position then turn it back to the OFF
position. Repeating this sequence will disarm the system.

4.9 Auto-Arm in g

The Spectra alarm system can be programmed to
automatically arm upon the following two conditions.

4.9.1 Timed Auto Arming

You can program the time your alarm system will
automatically arm itself everyday.

For Spectra 1689 LED Keypad Modules:

How do I program the Auto-Arm Timer?

1. Press the [

2. Enter [

MASTER CODE].

3. Enter [101] for Partition 1 or [102] for

ENTER] key.

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Partition 2.

4. Enter the desired [TIME] using the 24Hr
clock (i.e. 6:15 p.m. = 18:15).

For the 1689 LED Keypad Module also refer to Appendix A
on page 44.

For Spectra 1641BL LCD Keypad Modules:

How do I program the Auto-Arm Timer?

1. Press the [ENTER] key.

2. Enter [MASTER CODE].

3. Enter [101] for Partition 1 or [102] for
Partition 2.

4. Enter the desired [TIME].

A.If the keypad is configured for International

time, enter the time using the 24Hr clock
(i.e. 6:15 p.m. = 18:15).

B.If the keypad is configured for U.S. time,

enter the time using the 12Hr clock.
Proceed to step 5.

5. After entering the time (step 4B) 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.

If the time on your keypad is displayed
with a.m. or p.m., your keypad is
configured for the U.S. time format.

A 60-second Exit Delay (section 4.1 on page 16) will start
before the system arms. At this point, Auto-Arming can be
cancelled by entering your access code.

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4.9.2 No Movement Auto Arming

Your panel can be programmed to arm the system and/or
send a report if no zone activity occurs for a pre-programmed
amount of time. This is a particularly useful feature when
supervising an individual with chron ic health problems or a
person who lives alone.

5.0 Additional Features

Each keypad must be Chimed and Muted separately. Chime
Zones and Keypad Muting must be re-programmed if your
system suffers a total power loss.

5.1 Programming Chime Zones

A Chime Enabled zone will advise you every time it is opened
by causing your keypad to beep.

For Spectra 1689 LED Keypad Modules:

How do I chime zones?

1. Press & hold the [9] key for 3 seconds.

2. Illuminate the numbers corresponding to
the zones you want to Chime by entering
the two-digit zone number. For example,
to chime zone 2 enter [0] then [2]. The
keypad will automatically save once the
2-digit zone number is entered.

3. Press the [

To remove the Chime feature from a zone, in step 2 enter the

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ENTER] key to exit.

zone number again so the number extinguishes or press
[FORCE] to remove Chiming from all zones programmed to
Chime. When you program Chime Zones, once you press
and hold the [9] key, the [

ARM1], [STAY1], [ARM2], [STAY2],

[BYP], [MEM], and [TRBL] symbols will flash. Any zones that

are already Chimed will also illuminate. Zones that remain off
or extinguished are not Chimed.

For Spectra 1641BL LCD Keypad Modules:

How do I chime zones?

1. Press & hold the [9] key for 3 seconds.

2. Enter the two-digit zone number of the
desired zone or use the [U] or [V] keys
to view the zones and press the [FNC1]
key when the desired zone appears on
the screen. The keypad will automatically
save once the 2-digit number is entered.

3. Press the [

To remove the Chime feature from a zone, in step 3
the two-digit zone number of the desired zone (i.e.
Chime from zone 2, enter [0] then [2])
when the chimed zone appears on th e screen

CLEAR] key to exit.

or press the

.

re-enter

to remove

[

FNC

1

]

key

5.2 Keypad Muting

When muted, the keypad will only emit the confirmation beep,
rejection beep, and beep when a key is pressed. Therefore,
when muted, the keypad will not beep during an alarm. Press

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and hold the [CLEAR] key for 3 seconds to enable or disable
Keypad Muting. If the keypad emits a confirmation beep,
Keypad Muting is enabled for that keypad. If the keypad emits
a rejection beep, the feature is disabled.

5.3 Panic Alarms

In case of an emergency, the Spectra system can provide
three panic alarms that can immediately generate an alarm
after simultaneously pressing and holding two specific keys
for three seconds. Based on your needs, these panic alarms
can generate audible alarms (sirens or bells) or silent alarms
and can communicate specific messages to your monitoring
station. For instance, pressing [1] and [3] can mean “call the
police” or anything you require.

Press and hold keys [1] and [3] for the police.
Press and hold keys [4] and [6] for a medical alarm.
Press and hold keys [7] and [9] for a fire alarm.

5.4 PGM Button (Programmable Outputs)

Your S pectra system may include one or more programmable
outputs (PGMs). When a specific event or condition occurs in
the system, the PGM can be used to reset smoke detectors,
activate light switches in your home or office, open/close
garage doors and much more. A PGM can also be
programmed to activate whenever the [

FNC1] key is pressed

and held for 3 seconds.

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5.5 Quick Function Keys

Upon request of your installer or monitoring station you may
have to perform one of the following. Press:

5.5.1 Test Report

ENTER] + [MASTER CODE] + [MEM]

[

If your system is monitored by your monitoring station, this
feature will send a test report code to the monitoring station.

5.5.2 Call PC

ENTER] + [MASTER CODE] + [BYP]

[

Will initiate a call to the monitoring station that is using the
WinLoad software.

5.5.3 Answer PC

ENTER] + [MASTER CODE] + [FORCE]

[

Will force your security system to answer a call made by your
monitoring station that is using the WinLoad software.

5.5.4 Cancel Communication

ENTER] + [MASTER CODE] + [STAY]

[

Cancels all communication with the WinLoad software if it
has been initiated.

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5.6 Programming Time and Day (clock)

For Spectra 1689 LED Keypad Modules:

How do I program the System Clock?

1. Press the [

ENTER] key.

2. Enter [MASTER CODE] and enter [100].

3. Enter the time using the 24Hr clock
(i.e. 6:15 p.m. = 18:15).

4. Press the [

CLEAR] key.

For the 1689 LED Keypad Module also refer to Appendix A
on page 44.

For Spectra 1641BL LCD Keypad Modules:

How do I program the System Clock?

1. Press the [

2. Enter [

MASTER CODE].

ENTER] key.

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3. Enter [100].

4. Enter the desired [TIME].

A.If the keypad is configured for International

time, enter the time using the 24Hr clock
(i.e. 6:15 p.m. = 18:15). Proceed to step 6.

B.If the keypad is configured for U.S. time,

enter the time using the 12Hr clock.
Proceed to step 5.

5. After entering the time (step 4B) 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.

6. 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.

5.7 Keypad Settings (1641BL LCD Keypad Modules Only)

You can modify the keypad’s setting to suit your needs.

How do I modify my keypad’s settings?

1. Press and hold the [6] key for 3 seconds.

2. Choose one. Press:

[1] Backlight*: the keypad’s light (7 is the brightest)
[2] Contrast: character intensity (7 is the lightest)
[3] Scroll: time between messages (7 is slowest)

3. Press the [U] or [V] keys to modify your keypad’s
settings.

4. Press the [

ENTER] key to save.

5. Return to step 2 to modify another setting or press the

[CLEAR] key to exit.

*Note: When the system is in Confidential Mode or during a

power failure, the intensity of the keypad’s backlight
automatically decreases to a Level 1 setting. During this time,
if a key is pressed on the keypad, the backlight swi tch e s to
regular intensity.

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5.8 The Help Menu (1641BL LCD Keypad Modules Only)

The 1641BL LCD Keypad module comes with a Help menu
that is divided into two sections which the installer can use to
enter information about your system: Zone Info and Notes.
The Notes section contains general notes, messages or
important information such as emergency numbers and tips.
The Zone Info section contains general zone information.

How do I access the Help menu?

1. Press the [

HELP] key.

2. Press the [1] key to access Zone Info or press the [2]
key to access Notes.

3. Press the [U] or [V] keys to scroll through the
programmed notes or information.

4. Press the [

CLEAR] key to exit.

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6.0 Fire Alarms

Upon a fire alarm, the bell/siren will emit three “squawks” at 2
second intervals until silenced or reset by entering a valid
access code. If the zone is a Delayed Fire Zone, there is a
delay before the system contacts the monitoring station. This
will prevent unnecessary reporting of false alarms. If there is
no fire condition, contact your monitoring station immediately
to avoid an unnecessary response.

What do I do if a delayed fire zone was set off accidentally?

1. Press the [

CLEAR] key within 30 seconds of the alarm.

2. Try to correct the problem.

3. If the problem persists, the alarm will sound again. Press

the [CLEAR] key again.

These steps will instruct the system to delay reporting the fire
alarm to the monitoring station (see Figure 5 on page 34).

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Figure 5: Delayed Fire Zone Event Sequence

Delayed Fire Zone

is triggered

Bell/siren activated. Transmission of

the report delayed for 30 seconds.

Yes

Problem

corrected within

30 seconds?

No

Has [

CLEAR

been pressed

within 30

seconds?

Bell/siren silenced. Report

transmission delayed an additional

90 seconds.

]

Yes

Yes

No

Generate alarm and

alert Security

Company

No

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Problem

corrected?

Yes

END

Alarm Disabled

Minimizing Fire Hazards

The three most common causes of fires:

• Cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. It's
also the leading cause of fire injuries. Cooking fires often
result from unattended cooking and human error, rather
than mechanical failure of stoves or ovens.

• Careless smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths.
Smoke detectors and smolder-resistant bedding and
upholstered furniture are significant fire deterrents.

• Heating is the second leading cause of residential fires.
However , heating fires are a larger problem in single family
homes than in apartments since the heating systems in
single family homes are often not professionally
maintained.

Fire Safety Tips

• In the event of a fire , esca pe first, then call for help.
Develop a home fire escape plan and designate a meeting
place outside. Make sure everyone in the family knows two
ways to escape from every room. Practice feeling your
way out with your eyes closed. Never stand up in a fire,
always crawl low under the smoke and try to keep your
mouth covered. Never return to a burning building for any
reason; it may cost you your life.

• Finally, having at least one working smoke alarm
dramatically increases your chances of surviving a fire.
And remember to practice a home escape plan frequently
with your family.

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Providing a Fire Warning System

Household fires are especially dangerous at night. Fires
produce smoke and deadly gases that can overcome
occupants while they sleep. To warn against fire, smoke
detectors should be installed outside each separate sleeping
area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each
additional story of the family living unit, including basements.

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7.0 Testing & Maintenance

With the system disarmed and the “READY” light ON, activate
motion detectors by walking in the protected area. Open and
close protected doors and verify that the corresponding key
illuminates. Your installer can advise you of the best way to
test your particular system.

Do not use open flame or burning materials to test your fire
detection devices. Contact your installer for safe methods of
testing your system.

Under normal use, your system requires virtually no
maintenance other than regular testing. It is recommended
that the standby battery be changed every three years. S peak
to your installer about the necessary tests and at what
frequency they should be performed.

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8.0 System Checklist

Zone Description
Is this system partitioned? Yes N No N

Partition 1 = _____________________________________
Partition 2 = _____________________________________

Zone # and
Description

01:_______________
02:_____________

Keyswitch? Y N N N
Type:____________

03:______________
Fire Zone? Y N N N
Delayed? Y N N N

04:_______________
05:_______________
06:_______________

Partition

1 or 2

____

____

____

____
____
____

Entry

Byp Stay Force 24Hr

Delay

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

07:_______________
08:_______________
09:_______________
10:_______________

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____
____
____
____

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

Zone # and
Description

Partition

1 or 2

Entry

Byp Stay Force 24Hr

Delay

11:_______________
12:_______________
13:_______________
14:_______________
15:_______________
16:_______________

____
____
____
____
____
____

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

Access Codes

For security reasons, write only the user’s name and not his
or her access code. 4-Digit Codes N 6-Digit Codes N

User # and Name

Partition

Byp Stay Force

1 or 2

Arm

Only

PGM
Only

001:____________
System Master Code
Default: 123456

002:____________
Master Code 1

003:____________
Master Code 2

004:_____________
005:_____________

1 & 2

____

____
____

____

>> >

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

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NN

User # and Name

Partition

1 or 2

Byp Stay Force

Arm

Only

PGM
Only

006:_____________
007:_____________
008:_____________
009:_____________
010:_____________
011:______________
012:_____________
013:_____________
014:_____________
015:_____________
016:_____________

____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

017:_____________
018:_____________
019:_____________
020:_____________
021:_____________
022:_____________
023:_____________
024:_____________
025:_____________

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____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

User # and Name

Partition

1 or 2

Byp Stay Force

Arm

Only

PGM
Only

026:_____________
027:_____________
028:_____________
029:_____________
030:_____________
031:_____________
032:_____________
033:_____________
034:_____________
035:_____________
036:_____________

____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

037:_____________
038:_____________
039:_____________
040:_____________
041:_____________
042:_____________
043:_____________
044:_____________
045:_____________

____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

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User # and Name

Partition

1 or 2

Byp Stay Force

Arm

Only

PGM
Only

046:_____________
047:_____________
048:___________

____
____

NN N N N

NN N N N

NN N N N

____

Duress: Y N N N

Special Keys and Features

N [ENTER] One-Touch Regular arming is activated
N [STAY] One-Touch Stay arming is activated
N [

FORCE] One-Touch Force arming is activated

N [

BYP] One-Touch Manual Bypass Programming is

activated

Panic Alarms:

[1] & [3] Police or __________ N Silent N Audible NOff
[4] & [6] Aux. or ___________ N Silent N Audible NOff
[7] & [9] Fire or _________ __ N Silent N Audible NOff

PGMs:

PGM 1: ______________________ ___________________
PGM 2: ______________________ ___________________
PGM 3: ______________________ ___________________

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System Timers

Enter and exit your premises through the designated doors.

Exit Delay 1 (Partition 1): _______sec. = time to exit site
Exit Delay 2 (Partition 2): _______sec. = time to exit site

Entry Delay 1 = _______sec. = time to disarm before alarm;

enter through zone #___________
Entry Delay 2 = _______sec. = time to disarm before alarm;
enter through zone #___________

Alarm will activate siren or bell for ______ min.

Other Information

Installed by:__________________ Date: ______________
Serviced by:__________________ Tel: ________________
Monitored by:_________________ Tel: ________________
Your account number: ______________________________
Alarm transformer location:________________________ on
circuit #:____________
Location of Telephone Connections:
______________________________________________

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9.0 Appendix A

For Spectra 1689 LED Keypad Modules only
Do not read the following if you have not read
these sections:

• User Access Codes (see section 3.4 on page 14).

• System’s Clock (see section 5.6 on page 30).

• Auto-Arm Time (section 4.9 on page 24).

After entering the 3-digit section you wish to program, the
[ARM1] and [STAY1] will flash. If a value is programmed, the
number corresponding to the first digit of the programmed
value will also illuminate . At this poi nt, you can be gin en tering
the required dat a . After entering a digit, the numb er
corresponding to the following programmed digit will illuminate
and so forth. For example, if you wish to change User Code
004 from 123456 to 454545, after entering section [004],
number [1] will turn on. Press the [4] key and number [2] will
turn on, then press the [5] key and number [3] will turn on.

OR

After entering the de sired 3-d ig it se ctio n a nd be fore en terin g
any data, press the [ENTER] key to access the Data Display
Mode. The [ARM1] and [STAY1] Lights will illuminate. Once in
the Data Display Mode, pressing the [

ENTER] key will scroll

through the digits of the current section and the [BYP], [MEM] &

TRBL] Lights will flash. When viewin g the last digit in the

[
section, pressing the [

ENTER] key will automatically advance

to the next section. Press [CLEAR] to exit.

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Warranty

Paradox Security Systems Ltd. (“Seller”) warrants its products to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one
year. Except as specifically stated herein, all express or implied warranties
whatsoever, statutory or otherwise, including without limitation, any implied
warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly
excluded. Because Seller does not instal l or connect the product s and because
the products may be used in conjunction with products not manufactured by
Seller, Seller cannot guarantee the perfor mance of the security system and
shall not be responsible for circumst ances resulting from the product’s inability
to operate. Seller obligat ion and liabili ty under this warrant y is expressly limited
to repairing or replacing, at Seller's option, any product not meeting the
specifications. Returns must include proof of purchase and be within the
warranty period. In no event shall the Seller be liable to the buyer or any other
person for any loss or damages whether direct or indirect or consequential or
incidental, including without limitation, any damages for lost prof its stolen
goods, or claims by any other party, caused by defective goods or otherwise
arising from the improper, incorrect or otherwise faulty in stallation or use of the
merchandise sold.

Notwithstanding the preceding parag raph, the Sel ler’s maximum liability will be
strictly limited to the purchase price of the defective product. Your use of this
product signifies your acceptance of this warranty.

BEWARE: Dealers, installers and/or others selling the product are not
authorized to modify this warranty or make additional warrant ies that are
binding on the Seller.

Limitations of Alarm Systems

It must be understood that while your Paradox alarm system is highly advanced
and secure, it d oes not offer any guarantee d prot ect io n again st b urg lar y, fire or
other emergency (fire and eme rgency op ti ons a re only ava ila ble on ce rt a in
Paradox models). This is due to a number of reasons, including by not limited to
inadequate or improper installation/positioning, sensor limitations, battery
performance, wireless si gnal in te rr uptio n, in ade quat e mai nten ance or the
potential for the system or telephone lines to be compromised or circumvented.
As a result, Paradox does not represent that the alarm system will prevent
personal injury or prope rt y damage , or in all case s pro vide adequ ate war nin g or
protection.

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Your security system should therefore be considered as one of many tools
available to reduce risk an d/or dama ge of bur gla ry, fire or other emer gencie s,
such other too ls include bu t are not l imited to insurance cove rage, fi re preventi on
and extinguish devices, and sprinkler systems.

We also strongly recommend that you regularly maintain your security systems
and stay aware of ne w and imp rove d Pa radox pr od uct s a nd de vel opme nts.

Warning for Connections to Non-Traditional Telephony (eg. VoIP)

Paradox alarm equip ment wa s desig ne d to wor k effectively around tradi ti on al
telephone systems. For those customers who are using a Paradox alarm panel
connected to a non-traditional telephone system, such as "Voice Over Internet
Protocol" (VoIP) that converts the voi ce sign al from you r t elepho ne to a dig ital
signal traveling over t he Int erne t, you sh ou ld be awa re t hat your alar m syst em
may not function as effectively as with traditional telephone systems.

For example, if your VoIP equipment has no battery back-up, duri ng a powe r
failure your system's ability to transmit signals to the central station may be
compromised. Or , if your V oIP conn ection becomes disabled, you r telephone line
monitoring feature may also be compro mised . Other concerns wo uld incl ude,
without limitation, Internet connection failures which may be more frequent than
regular telepho ne line outages.

We therefor e stron gly r ecommend th at you d iscuss t hese and ot her limi tations
involved with operating an alarm system on a V oIP or other non-tradi tional
telephone system with your installation company. They should be able to offer or
recommend measures to reduce the risks involved and give you a better

understanding

.

© 2001-2007 Paradox Security System s Lt d. All rights reserved. Specificat ions
may change without prior notice. One or more of the following U.S. patents
may apply: 6215399, 6111256, 5751803, 5721542, 5287111, 5119069,
5077549, 5920259 and 5886632. Canadian and internat ional pat ents may also
apply.

Spectra and WinLoad are trademarks or reg istered trademarks of Paradox
Security Systems Ltd. or its af filiate s in Canada, the United States and/or other
countries.

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