Spectra 1725, 1758, 1725EX, 1728, 1758EX Reference & Installation Manual

REFERENCE & INSTALLA TION MANUAL

SPECTRA CONTROL PANELS V1.2

1725, 1725EX, 1728 AND 1728EX 1758 AND 1758EX

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................4

Features .......................................................................................................................................................................4

Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................................4

Detector s, Keypad s and Expansion M odules .............. ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. ...... . ...... . .... .................... ... .. ...............................5

INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................7

Location and Mounting .................................................................................................................................................7

Earth Ground ................................................................................................................................................................ 8

AC Power .... .... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... ......... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... ... ..................................................8

Back u p Ba ttery ...... ..... .... ... .... ......... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... . .............................................9

Auxi liary Power Termina ls .... .... ......... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .......................................9

Telephone Line Connection .........................................................................................................................................9

Bell Output Connection .... . .... ..... .. ...... . .... ..... .. ...... . .... ..... .. ...... . .... ..... .. ...... . .... ... .... ........................................................ 9

Programma ble Output Connect ions . .................. ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. .................. ..... .. ...... . ...............................10

Alarm Relay ................................................................................................................................................................10

Keyswitch Conne c tions .................. .................... ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. .................. ..... .. ......................................10

Keypad Installation .....................................................................................................................................................10

Keypad Zone Connections ......................................................................................................................................... 10

Single Zone Inputs . .................................................................................................................................................... 11

Double Zone Inputs (with ATZ Option only) ...............................................................................................................12

Fir e Ci rc u i ts ..... ... .... ..... .. ..... ......... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. ..... . ...............................................12

Connect ing a Liberator SP C-319 Wir eless Mo dule . .................... .................. ... .... .................. ..... .. ...... . ......................13

Connect ing a Zone Expansion Modul e (SPC-ZX4/ZX8) ...................... .................. ... .... .................. ..... .. ....................13

PROGRAMMING METHODS .................................................................................................................15

Winload Software for Windows ..................................................................................................................................15

Programming Using a Keypad ...................................................................................................................................15

Pro g ra mming Us ing A Pa radox Me mo ry Ke y ......... ......... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ........................16

ACC ES S COD ES ....... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... .. ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ...................17

Access Code Length ..................................................................................................................................................17

Installer Code (Def ault: 000000) ............. .................. .................... ... .. ...... . ...... . .... .................. ....................................17

System Master Code (Default: 123456) .....................................................................................................................17

User Code Options .....................................................................................................................................................17

Lock Master Code ...... .... ... .. .................... .................. ..... .. ...... . .... ..... .. ...... . .... ... .... ......................................................19

Duress Code .............................................................................................................................................................. 19

ZONE PROGRAMMING ........................................................................................................................20

Zone Definitio ns ....... ... .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. ..... ..... ...........................................21

Zone Parti ti o n A s s ign m e n t ... .... ..... .. ..... ......... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... ..................................... 23

Zone Op t io n s .......... ..... .. ..... ......... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. ..... .... ............................................23

Zone Speed ................................................................................................................................................................25

EOL Zones ... ................ ................ ...... . .... .... . .... ................ ...... . .... .... . .... ................ ......................................................25

ATZ - Zone Doublin g (Optional) . .. ...... . .. ...... . .... .... . .... ................ .... ... .. ...... . .. ................ .... ... .. ......................................25

ARMING AND DISA RM I NG OP TIONS ...... ...... ... ..... ... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... .. ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ..26

Switch To Stay Arming ...............................................................................................................................................26

Auto Force Arming .....................................................................................................................................................26

Restric t Arming On Battery Fa i l ............ ......... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .....................................26

Restric t Arming On Tamp e r Fail u re ........ .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ......... ..... .. ..... .... .. .. ...............................26

Tim ed Au to-A r mi n g ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..........................................26

No Mov e me n t Auto -A rm i n g ......... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ......... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .....................................27

Auto-Arming Options ..................................................................................................................................................27

One-Touch Arming ..................................................................................................................................................... 27

Exit Delay ...................................................................................................................................................................27

Bell Squawk On Arm/Disar m With Keypad ... .. .................... .................. ..... .. .................. ..... .. ...... . .... ...........................28

Bell Squawk On Arm/disarm with Remote Control .....................................................................................................28

No Exit Delay When Arming with Remote Control ......... .. ...... . ...... ... .. ...... . .... ... .... .................. ..... .. ...... . ......................28

No Exit Delay Beeps and No Bell Squawk When Stay Arming ........ ...... ... .... ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. ...... . .............28

ALAR M OPT IONS .......... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... .. ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ................29

Bell Cut-Off Timer .......................................................................................................................................................29

Recycle Alarm ............................................................................................................................................................29

Tamper Recogni tion ....... ... .. ...... . .... .................. ................ ...... . .... .................. ... .. ...... . .... .............................................29

Keypad Panic Options ................................................................................................................................................30

REPORTING AND DIALER SETTINGS .................................................................................................31

Reporting/Dialer (Enable/Disable) ..............................................................................................................................32

Report Codes .... ...... ... .... ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. ...... . .... ..... .. ...... . .... ..... .. .................. .............................................32

Central Station Telephone Num ber s ......... ... .. .................. .................. .................. ..... .. ...... . .... ....................................34

Partition Account Numbers .........................................................................................................................................35

Reporting Formats ......................................................................................................................................................35

Event Call Direction ....................................................................................................................................................36

Dialing Method ...... .................. ... .... .................. ..... .. ...... . .... ..... .. ...... . .... ..... .. .................. .............................................36

Pulse Ratio .................................................................................................................................................................36

Bell on Communication Failure ..................................................................................................................................37

Dia l T o ne De l a y ........... .... ... .... ......... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... . ...........................................37

Maximum Di alin g Att empts ....... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ......... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... ..................................... 37

Delay Between Dialing Attempts ................................................................................................................................37

Alternate Dial Option ..................................................................................................................................................37

Recent Close Delay ....................................................................................................................................................37

Auto Test Report . .... ... .. .... . .... ................ .... ... .. ...... . .... .... . .... ................ .... ... .. ................ ...............................................37

Power Failure Report Delay .......................................................................................................................................37

Disarm Reporting Options ..........................................................................................................................................38

Zone Res tore Re p or t Op tion s ......... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ......... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ...................................38

Pager Delay ................................................................................................................................................................38

Telephone Line Monitoring (TLM) .............................................................................................................................. 38

PROGR AMMABLE OUTP UT S ...... ...... ... ...... ... ...... .. ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ..... ... ... .....39

PGM Activa t io n Ev e n t ..... ..... ......... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... ..............................................39

PGM De -Act iva tion Eve n t ......... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... ......... ..... .. .... ..... .....................................39

PGM De l a y ...... ..... .... ... .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ......... ..... ..............................................40

PGM T y pe .......... .... .. ..... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... ......... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. ..............................................40

PGM2 Strobe Optio ns (1758 & 1758EX Only) . .................. ..... .. ...... . .... ..... .. .................. .................... ... ......................40

Alarm Relay Options (1758 & 1758EX Only) ...... ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. .................... ... .. ...... . ...... .........................40

SYSTEM SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................41

Har d wa re Re s e t ..... ..... ......... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... .......... .... .. ..... .... ..........................................41

Installer Lock ..............................................................................................................................................................41

Battery Charge Current .............................................................................................................................................. 41

Partitioning .................................................................................................................................................................41

Sys te m Re a l-Time Clo ck .......... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .......................................41

Clock Adjust ...............................................................................................................................................................41

Keypad Tamper Supervision ......................................................................................................................................42

Keypad Audib le Trouble War ning ........ .... .... . .... .................. ................ ...... . .... ... .. ...... . .... .... . .... ..... ...............................42

Installer Quick Functions Keys ................................................................................................................................... 42

Zone Expansion Module Supervision .........................................................................................................................43

Liberator Wireless Bus Module Supervision ...............................................................................................................43

Wire le s s Tr a n s mitter Low Bat te ry Su pervision ......... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. ............................43

Wireless Transmitter Supervision Options ................................................................................................................. 43

ReProgr am All Expansion Modu les ......... ..... .. ...... . .... ..... .. ...... . .... ..... .. ...... . .... ... .... .................. ....................................44

SETTINGS FOR WINLOAD SOFTWARE ...............................................................................................45

Panel Answer Options ................................................................................................................................................45

Panel Identifier ...........................................................................................................................................................45

PC Pas s w o rd ........ .... ... .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... ......... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... ..... .. .... ..... .. . ...........................................45

PC Telephone Number ...............................................................................................................................................45

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Call WinLoad Software ...............................................................................................................................................45

Answer WinLoad Software .........................................................................................................................................46

Aut o Eve n t Bu f fe r Tr a n s mis sion ....... .. ..... .... .. ..... ......... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... ..................................46

Cal l B ack F e at u re ............. ..... .. .... ......... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. . ..........................................46

LIB ER AT OR MODULE ....... ...... .. ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... .............47

Wireless Transmitter Assignment (Liberator) .............................................................................................................47

Supe rvision Option s ( L ibe r a tor) ... ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. ..... ......... .... .. .......................................47

On-Board Tamper Recognition (Liberator) .................................................................................................................48

PGM Activa t io n eve n t (Lib e ra to r) .... .... ......... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... ....................................48

PGM De -Act iva tion Eve n t ( L ibe rato r ) .......... ......... ..... .. .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ..............................48

PGM De l a y (Li b e ra to r) ...... ..... ......... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ......... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... ..... .. .... ..... .. .........................................48

PGM Follows Gl obal PGM (Liberat or) ............ . .... .... . .... ................ ...... . .... .... . .... ... .. ...... . .... .... . .... ..... ............................49

Serial Number Display (Liberator) ..............................................................................................................................49

Signal Strength Display (Liberator) .............................................................................................................................49

Reset Liberator Module .............. ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. ...... . ...... . .... ...................................................49

ZONE EXPANSION MODULE ...............................................................................................................50

Zone Input Assignment (Zone Module) ......................................................................................................................50

EOL Zones (Zone Modu le) ........... . .... ................ ...... . ...... ... .. ...... . .... .................. ... .. ...... . .... ..........................................50

Tamper Recogni tion (Z one Modul e) .... ... .... .................. ................ .................. ..... .. ...... . .... ..........................................50

PGM Activation Event (Zone Module) ........................................................................................................................51

PGM De-Activation Event (Zone Module) ...................................................................................................................51

PGM Delay (Zone Module) ................ .................. .................... ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. .................. ..... .. ...................................51

PGM Follows Gl obal PGM (Zone Mod ule) .......... ................ ...... . .. ...... . .... .... . .... ... .. .... ... .. ...... . .. ...... . .... ........................51

Reset Zone Expans ion Module . .................. ................ ...... . .... ..... .. ...... . .... ................ ..... .. ...... . .... .................................51

REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING ..................................................................................................52

User Assignment ........................................................................................................................................................52

But to n Pr ogram mi n g ....... ......... .... ... .... ..... .. .... ......... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... .......................................52

Remote Control Assignment (Liberator Only) .............................................................................................................53

Remote Control Assignment (1758 and 1758EX Only) ..............................................................................................53

USER OPERAT I ON .... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... .. ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ................... 54

Trouble Display ...........................................................................................................................................................54

Partitioning ..................................................................................................................................................................55

Programming Acc ess Codes ...... ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. ...... . ...... ... .. ...... . ...... . .... .................. .................................55

Disarming & Deactivating an Alarm ............................................................................................................................55

Regular Arming ....... .................... ... .. .................... .................. ..... .. ...... . .... ..... .. ............................................................56

Stay Arming ................................................................................................................................................................56

Instant Arming .............................................................................................................................................................56

Force Arming ..............................................................................................................................................................57

Manual Bypass Programming .....................................................................................................................................57

One-Touch Arming .....................................................................................................................................................57

Keyswitch Arming .......................................................................................................................................................58

Panic Alarms ...............................................................................................................................................................58

Auto-Arming ................................................................................................................................................................58

Alarm Memory Display ................................................................................................................................................58

Programming Chime Zones ........................................................................................................................................59

Keypad Muting ............................................................................................................................................................59

INDEX ..................................................................................................................................................62

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1.1 FEATURES

• Up to 16 fully programmable zones:
1725EX: 4 zones [8 zones with ATZ (1725 only)] + 2 keypad zones, can expand to 16 zones
1728EX or 1758EX:5 zones [10 zones with ATZ (1728/1758 only)] + 2 keypad zones, can expand to 16 zones

• Up to 8 remote controls built-in with 1758 and 1758EX only.

• Two completely in dependent partitions. Many of the features and options in the Spe ctra System can be inde­pendently set for each partition such as event reporting, entry/exit delay , auto-arming and many more. All zones,
the keyswitch and all user codes are assigned to specific partitions, making this a true partitioned system.

• Comm un ic ati on b us fa c ilitates th e a dd itio n, progra mming a nd mo nitoring o f wir e le s s a n d/o r h ard wire ex pa n sion modu le s.

• 1 Installer Code and 48 User Codes (including : 1 System Master, 2 Masters, and 1 Duress)

• One or more fully programmable output s (PGMs).

• Simple, direct and logical programming

• Event Call Direction: The Spectra Series 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-dig it Central Stat ion Telephone Number s and one 32-dig it Back-up 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 Clo sing Repo rt

• Regular Arming, Stay Arming , Instant Arming , Forc e Armin g, One-Touch Arming, Auto -A rming , or Arming with
Keyswitch

• 256 Event Buffer with time stamp

• Optional 5A Alarm Relay (1758 and 1758E X only)

• Telephone Line Supervision

• Keypad activated panic al arms

• Compatible with Winload software for Windows®

• And much, much, more…

PAR T 1: INTR ODU CTIO N

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

1.2.1 SPECTRA CONTROL PANEL

• AC Power: 16VAC transformer with minimum 20VA rating (Rec.: 40VA), 50-60Hz
(UL tested to 60Hz only)

• Battery: 12VDC, 4Ah

• Aux. Power: 600mA typical, 700mA maximum, fuseless shutdown @ 1.1A

• Bell Output: 1A, fuseless shutdown @ 3A (1725/EX and 1728/EX) or 2.5A (1758/EX)

• PGM1 Output: 150mA

• PGM2 Output: 2.5A (1758/E X only)

1.2.2 SPC-319 L

• Power input: 9-16VDC

• Current Consumption:70mA

• Frequency Hopping: @ 902MHz - 928MHz or 868MHz

• Range of Det ec tors & Contact Swit ches : 1000m (328 0’) or 300m (984’) for 868 MHz
Range of Remote Controls: 30m (100‘)

• Data Rate:10 KB/s

• Sensitivity:-105dBm

• Dimensions (wit hout antenna): 15cm H x 16cm L x 3cm W (6”H x 6.5”L x 1.1”W )

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

• Operating Humidity: 85%

• PGM Outputs:1 + 1(optional)

• PGM Output current : 5A relay

IBERATOR WIRELESS MODULE

1.2.3 HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROLS

• Water Resistant

• Range: 30m (100ft.)

• Battery: Lithium 3V (CR2032)

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• Battery Life: Approx. 1 to 2 years

• Power Transmission: 0.25mW

• Current Consumption: 18mA (transmission)

1.2.4 SPC-ZX4 OR ZX8 H ARDWIRE EXPANSION MODULE

• Power input: 9-16VDC

• Current Consumption: 28mA

• Speed operation:16MHz

• PGM Outputs: 1 (ZX8 only)

• PGM Output current: 50mA (ZX8 only)

• Number of inputs/ zones: SPC-ZX4 = 4, ZX8 = 8

• Proper operation: Red LED flash (ZX8 only)

• Trouble indication: Red LED toggle on/off at 1 sec. intervals (Z X8 only)

• Humidity: 95% maximum

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PECTRA KEYPADS

• Power input:9- 16VD C,

• Operation Speed:16MHz

• 1 standard keypad zone

• On-board Tamper Switch (optiona l)

1686H & 1686V 10-Zone LE D Keypa d

• Current Consumption: 62 to 116mA

1689 16-Zon e 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, Backli ght & Contras t adjustable

(1686H, 1686V, 1689 & 1641)

1.3 DETECTORS, KEYPADS AND EXPANSION MODULES

If you would like to obtain more information on our line of keypads, security system accessories or other security
produ cts, please contact your lo cal Paradox dist ributor or visit our web site at http://www.paradox.ca.

1.3.1 SPECTRA 1686H AND 1686V 10-ZONE LED KEYPADS

The elegant Spectra 1686H/1686V LED keypads’ patented
“key-light” feature, provides a user-friendly display of the
system’s current status. For exam ple, if zone 5 is open, th e [5]
key turns on. What could be simpler? Designed to be
compatible with any Spectra Series control panel, our Euro­Style Spectra keypads eliminate stocking and ordering
concerns.

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PECTRA

The Spectra 1689 LED keypad’s brilliant display provides
instant feedback of the system’s current status. Designed to be
compatible with any Spectra Series control panel, this
ergonomic and user-friendly keypad will complete any
installation.

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1.3.3 SPECTRA 1641 LCD KEYPAD

The 1641 is a 32-character pro grammable LCD keypad which
includes a zone input as well as a PGM output. View zone,
event and trouble status for one or more partitions, display
entry/exit delay, adjust contrast, backlight, and many other
features. Most messages in the LCD keypad are
programmabl e.

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IBERATOR

Connecte d to the Spectra cont rol panel’s communi cation bus,
the full y super v ised Liberator W irele s s Bus Module (SP C-319)
allows you to add up to eight fully programmable remote
controls and up to eight Liberator Wireless Detectors and
Contact S witc hes ( door contacts). The SPC-319 al so pr ovides
one programmable 5A relay (PGM). A second 5A
programmabl e relay (PGM) is available as an option.

ONE EXPANSION MODULES

Connected to the Spectra control panel’s
communication bus, the fully supervised Zone
Expansion Modules pr ovide you with up to 4 (SPC-ZX4)
or up to eight (ZX8) additional hardwired inputs and one
normally open 50mA PGM output (ZX8 only).

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IRELESS BUS MODULE

1.3.6 PARAVOXTM - V OICE DIALER

In areas whe re security syst em m oni toring i s not available, let
the sophi sticat ed Paravox voice dialer take over. Compat ible
with any cont rol pan el, the P ar avox wil l ve rbally re port system
status by p hone, advising of detection of burgl ary, fire, flood or
any other situation programm ed to generate a report cond ition.
Fully programmable over the telephone (no external keypad
required), th e Paravox guides th e end user throu gh al l syst em
functions w it h a f ull set of voice prom pts. Al l the user needs t o
remember is their P .I.N. The “key ahead” feature eliminates the
frustration and time wasted for experienced operators, by
allowing them to key in selectio ns before a prompt ends.

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IGITAL DETECTORS

The Paradox DigigardTM (25/50/60 /70) digital m otion detectors
can immediately identify the signal produced by a moving
human body and will not be triggered by any other occurrences
in the protected area. False alarms are virtually eliminated.
Using 100% digital detection technology and smart digital
processing software leaves no room for error.

With the Digigard 70, animal lovers can maximize their security
protecti on. Thanks to the unique desi gn of the patent-pendi ng
Digigard “pet friendly” lens and dual “decision” optics, the
Digigard 70 double-checks every movement signal.

Take all tha t’s g ood about infrared digital det ection, add to that an advanced micr ow ave “ s uper visor ” , a nd
you have Digital Vision motion detectors. Once the Vision’s digital infrared det ector identi fies an intruder,
its microwave sensor must confirm the presence of movement before an alarm is triggered.

We also have number or reliable analog detector s availab le.

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PART 2: INSTALLATION

2.1 LOCATION AND MOUNTING

Befo re mounting the cabinet, push the five white nylon-mounti ng studs into the back of the cabinet. Pull all cables
into the cabi net and prepare them for connection before m ounting the circuit board into the back of the cabin et.
Select an installation site that isn't easily accessible to intruders and leave at least 2" around the panel box to permit
adequat e ventilat ion and heat dissipatio n. The installat ion site should be dry and close to an AC source, ground
connecti on and telephone li ne c onnect ion.

Figure 2-1A: Spectra 1725, 1725EX, 1728 and 1728EX Control Panel Overview

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Figure 2-1B: Spectra 1758 and 1758EX Control Panel Overview

Other than the location of the parts on the board and the items that have been indicated below, connections to these
control panel s are identica l to those on page 7.

2.2 EARTH GROUND

Connect the zone and dialer ground terminals from the control panel to the cabinet and cold water pipe or grounding
rod as per local electrical codes.

For maxi mum li ght ni ng protecti on, use separate ear t h grounds fo r th e zone and dia ler gr ounds as
shown in Figure 2-1A.

2.3 AC POWER

Do not use any switch-cont rolled outle ts to power the transformer. Connect the transfo rmer as shown in Figure 2­1A. Use Table 1 to determine the required transfor mer.

Transformer: Min. 16VA C 20VA

Spectr a DC Power Suppl y rated at : 1.2A 1.5A
Auxiliary Supply can provide a maximum of: typ: 600mA, max: 700mA typ: 600mA, max: 700mA
Acceptable Batt ery Charg e Curre nts ( see page 41) 350mA 350mA/700mA

Table 1: Transformer Requirements Table

UL: Amseco XP-1620

Rec. 16V AC 40VA

UL: Amseco XP-1640

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2.4 BACK UP BATTERY

In order to pr ovi d e power during a power l oss, c onnect a 12VDC 4A h re chargeable ac id/ l ead or ge l cell backup batter y as
shown in Figure 2-1A. Connect the backup battery after applying AC power. When installing verify proper polarity, as
reversed connections will blow the battery fuse. Also, refer to Bat tery C har ge Cu rrent on page 41.

2.4.1 BATTERY TEST

If the battery is disconnect ed a "No/Low Battery " failure wil l appear in the ke ypads’ Trouble Display (see
page 54). This trouble will also appear if the battery’s capacity is too low or if the voltage drops to 10.5 volts
or lower w hile t he control pa nel is r unning on the back u p battery. At 8.5 volts or l ower, the panel shuts
down and all outputs close.

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 curr ent exceeds 1. 1A. If this o ccu rs th e “Max imum Au x iliary Cu rrent” failure will appear
in the keypads’ Trouble Display (see page 54) . Therefore, the combined current consumption of devices connected to
the aux ilia ry power supply should not exceed 700mA. If the auxiliary output is overloaded and is shut down, you must
disconnect all loads from th e out put for at least 10 seconds before rec onnecting any load back to the auxil iary ou tp ut.

Table 2: Current Consumption T able

Modules Current Consumption

Spectra 1686H and 1686V 10-Zone LED Keypad 62mA typ. 116mA max.
Spectra 1689 16-Zone LED Keypad 50mA typ. 117mA max.
Spectra 1641 LCD Keypad 60mA typ. 80mA max.
SPC-319 LiberatorTM Wireless Bus Expansion M odule 70mA typ. 70mA max.
ZX8 8-Zone Hardwire Expans io n Modul e 30mA typ. 30mA max.
SPC-ZX4 4-Zone Hardwire Expansion M odule 12mA typ. 12mA max.
Motion Detectors (see detector instructions for details) 10-50mA typ.

2.6 TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION

In order to report system events to the central station you must connect th e incoming telephone com pany wires into
the TIP and RING connections of the control panel. Then run the wires from T1 and R1 to the telephone or
telephone system as shown in Figure 2-1A.

2.7 BELL OUTPUT CONNECTION

The BE LL+ and BELL- terminals pow er bells, si rens and other warning devices requir ing a steady voltage output
during an alarm. The b ell output supplies 1 2VDC upo n alarm an d can su pport two 20- watt sirens or one 30-watt
siren. The bell out put uses a fuseless ci rcuit and will automat ically sh ut down if th e current exceeds 3A (1725,
1725EX , 1728, and 1728EX) or 2.5A (17 58, and 1758E X). When thi s occurs th e “Maximum Bell Current ” fail ure will
appear in the keypads’ Trouble D isplay (see page 54) . If the load on t he BELL terminal s returns to norm al, t he
control panel will re-instate power to the BELL terminals. When conn ecting sirens (speakers with built-in siren
drivers) please veri fy cor r ect polar ity. Connect the positive lead to the BEL L+ termi nal and t he negative l ead t o t he
BELL- terminal of the control panel as shown in Figure 2-1A.

If the BELL outpu t is not being used , the "Bell Disco nnected" failure will rem ain in the keypads’
Trouble Display (see page 54). To avoid this, connect a 1KΩ resistor across the BELL term i nals.

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2.8 PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

Fi

h

The Spect r a Series control panel s incl ude one or m or e pr ogra mmabl e outputs (PGMs).
When a specific event occurs in the system, a PGM can reset smoke detectors, activate
strobe lights, open/cl ose garage d oors and m uch more. PGM 1 provides a maximum
150mA output and PGM2 p rovides up to 2.5A and ca n be used as a strobe output ( s ee
page 4 0). PGM2 is limit ed by the power source being used. If powered by the
terminal, the combined current consumption of the bell output and PGM2 must not
exceed 2.5A . If it is pow er ed by the aux. + , the dev ices connected to the auxiliar y power
supply and PGM2 must not exceed 1.1A. If it is powered by an external device, PGM2
can supply 2. 5A. If the current draw on the PGM is to exceed the cur rent output, we
recommend the use of a relay as shown in Figure 2-2. For details on how to program the
PGM, refer to PGM Programming on page 39.

2.9 ALARM RELAY

The Spe c tra 1758 and 1758EX control panels h ave an optional 5A r elay. This rel ay can be connected as shown in
Figure 2-1B on page 8. Please note that the Alarm Relay can be programmed to follow the bell output or the
activation and de-activation of the Global PGM (see Alarm Relay Options on page 40).

2.10 KEYSWITCH CONNECTIONS

Keyswi tches all ow user s t o ar m or disarm a partit ion b y pushing butt on or by activating a
switch with a k ey. You must ena ble zone 2 as a Keyswitch Zone (see page 22) , connect
the keyswitch to zone input terminal 2 as shown in Figure 2-3 and program the Keyswitch
Options as described on page 24.

BELL

Figure 2-2: PGM

+

gure 2-3: Keyswitc

2.11 KEYPAD INSTALLATION

To connect th e ke ypads to the control panel, remove the ba ck c over and w ire th e G RN , YEL , RED, an d B LK t er m in als of
each keypad to the corresponding terminals on the control panel as shown in Figure 2-1A on page 7. 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
the maximum current consumption of the control panel's Auxiliary Power Terminals (see page 9). For information on
Keypad Tamp er Super vision refer t o page 42 and for in f or ma t ion on Keypad Zone Connections ref er to page10.

2.12 KEYPAD ZONE CONNECTIONS

Each keypad has one z one inp ut terminal, allowing you to connect one motion det ecto r or door contac t direc tly to a
keypad. The keypad c an t hen communicate the s tatus of the zone to the control panel . A m axim um of t wo keypad
zones c an be used with e ach contr ol panel. Aft er connect ing the device as show n in Fi gure 2- 1A on page 7, the
zone' s paramete rs must be defined. For deta ils on zone recognit ion and Zone Programming refer to page20.

Example: A door contact located at the entry point of an establishment can be wired directly to the input terminal of
the entry poin t keypad instead of wiring the door co ntact all the way to the control panel.

If there are more than 2 keypads connected to the control panel and at least one keypad zone is being used,
connect as shown in Figur e 2-4 and program as follows:

•

Do not

exce ed the control panel’s maximum cur re nt c onsumption.

•

Do not

place a jumper ac ro ss the zone and “blk” t er m inals of all key pads that are not usin g t he i r k ey pad zone.

• Ma ke s ur e that “ Keypad Zone Send i ng” is en abl ed on all 1 641 LC D Keypads. To do so:
Step 1: Press and hold the [0] key for two seconds to enter the keypad’s programming mode.

Step 2: Enter the [
Step 3: Press the [2] key (“Options”) or us e t he ar ro w keys to scroll t o opt ion [2] (“Options”) and the n pr es s t he

ENTER

[

Step 4: Make sure option [1] (“Keypad Zone Sending” ) is enabled. If it is not enabled, press the [1] key to enable

the option and then press [

KEYPAD CODE

] key.

]. Default: 000000

ENTER

].

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Figure 2-4: Example of Keypad Zone Connections

2.13 SINGLE ZONE INPUTS

Detec tion de vices such a s motion dete ctors and do or cont acts are con nected to the control pan el's zone input
terminals labeled be tween 1 an d 5 depending on the S pectra contr ol panel being used. Figure 2-5 demonstrat es
single zone input terminal connections recognized by the Spectra Series control panels. Once connected, the
assoc iated zo ne's paramet ers must be defined. For more detail s, please refer to Zone Programming on page 20.

Figure 2-5: Single Zone Input Connections

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2.14 DOUBLE ZONE INPUTS (WITH ATZ OPTION ONLY)

Fi

(ATZ) I

Enabl ing the AT Z feature (see page 25) allows you to install t wo detection devi ces per input te rmina l. The ATZ
feature i s a softwar e-oriented feature. Therefore, there is no need for extra modules , simply conne c t the devices as

shown i n Fi gure 2-6. Devi ces c onnected to input terminals must be assigned to a zone and t he zone's par ameter s
must be def ined. Please re fer to Zone Programming on page 20 of this manu al f or more i nf ormation. The s tatus of
each zone will be displayed on the keypads and the control panel can send separate alarm codes for each zone.

2.15 FIRE CIRCUITS

When z one 3 is def ined as a 24Hr. zone (see page 22), t he control panel will recognize zone 3 as a Fire Zone,
enabling smoke detectors to be connected as shown in Figure 2-7. Fire zones must use a 1kΩ EOL resistor. If there
is a line short or if the smoke detecto r becomes act ive, whether the system is armed or disarmed, the cont r ol panel
will generate an alarm.

gure 2-6: Double Zone

nput Connections

2.15.1 FIRE CIRCUIT : 4-WIR E INSTALLA TION:

In the event pow er is interrupted, the relay will cause t he control panel to transmit the Fir e Loop Trouble
report if programm ed in section [206]. To reset (u nlatch) the smoke detectors afte r an alarm, install t he
smoke detec tors as shown in Figure 2-7 . Then program the PGM with the "[PG]/[
activation e v ent (see page 39). Press ing the [PG] or [
for 4 seconds (see PGM Delay on page 40).

Figure 2-7: Fire Zone Connecti ons

1

FNC

] key was pressed"

1

FNC

] key will interrupt power to th e s moke detect or s

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2.16 CONNECTING A LIBERATOR SPC-319 WIRELESS MODULE

Fi

Lib

(SPC-319)

The Li berator Wi reless Bus Module (S PC-319) allow s you to add up to eight full y program mable remote controls
and up to eight Liberato r Wireless Detectors a nd/or C ontact Swi tches (door contacts). For i nformation on how t o
program this module , please refer to page 47. (No t compatible wi th the Spectra 1758 and 1758EX .)

2.16.1 LOCATION

Mount the Libera tor on a wal l al low ing at least 5 c m (2") around the module to permit adequat e vent ila ti on
and heat dissipatio n. Select a site that is not susceptible to drastic tempera ture changes. Avoid insta lla ti on
near or in the path of strong RF fields (i.e. neon lights, computers), on or near metal objects, circuit breaker
boxes, air condi ti oner s, and heater ducts since they m ay caus e inter ferenc e and reduce its sensit ivi ty. We
recommend installing it in a centralized location on the main floor. Avoid installing it in the basement.

gure 2-8:

erator Wireless Bus Module

2.16.2 CONNECTIONS AND MOUNTING

Firmly screw the two antennas into the connectors marked "ANT" on the Liberator Wireless Bus Module as
shown in Figure 2-8. Using a drill or screwdriver, punch out the four mounting holes on the back of the
plastic cas e. Align the six holes of the pr inted circui t board with t he six pins on the back pl astic mounti ng
case and snap into place. If placed correctly, the antennas will lean directly over the grooves in the
mounting case. Connect the “

YEL

and “

” ter minals o f the control panel. Connect the “

Connect the “

BLK

” terminal to the “

GRN

YEL

” and “

AUX

-” of the control panel.

” terminals from Wireless Module t o the correspondi ng “

RED

” terminal to the “

The Liberator Module does not function wi th the Spectra 1758 and 1758EX.
the antennas. Avoid mounting the Receiver Module near or on metal as this may affect its sensitivity.
Remove AC power an d then remov e the ba tte ry bef or e addi ng a bu s modul e to t he sys tem o r it may
cause communication trouble.

Do not connect more than one Liberator Wireless Module to the panel.

2.17 CONNECTING A ZONE EXPANSION MODULE (SPC-ZX4/ZX8)

The Zone Expansion Modules connect to the Spectra control panel's communication bus providing you with up to 4
(SPC-ZX4) or up to eight (ZX8) additional hardwired inputs and one 50mA on-boar d PGM out put (ZX8 only). For details
on how to program these modules, refer to page 50. Connect the four terminals labeled
Zone Expansion Module to t he correspond i ng t er m inal s o n t he co nt r ol panel as shown in Fig ur e 2- 9 on page 14.

Do not co nne ct m ore than one Zon e Exp an sion M o dule to the con tro l pane l. The ZX 4 m odu le is ide ntical
to the ZX8 except there are no LEDs, there are only four zone inputs (Z1 to Z4) instead of eight and no
PG M outpu t.

RED, BLK, GRN

AUX

+” of the cont rol panel.

Do not cut, bend, or alter

YEL

and

of each

GRN

”

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Figure 2-9: Zone Expansion Module (ZX8)

2.17.1 ZONE CONNECTIONS (SPC-ZX4/ZX8)

Each input t erminal, allows yo u to connect one detec tion dev i ce. These devices ar e connec t ed exactly as
shown in Figure 2-5 on page 11. Devic es connec te d to the Zone Expansion Module's input term inal s must
be enabled as described in Zone Input Assignment on page 50 and the its parameter s must be defi ned as
explained in Zone Programming on page 20 . The Zone Expansi on Modules will communi c ate the statu s of
the zones to the control panel through the communication bus.

The Zone Expansion Modules do not support the zone doubling (ATZ) feature.

2.17.2 ZONE EXPANSION MODULE TAMPER CONNECTIONS

The Zone Expansion Module s do not come equipped with a tamper switch. Although, if required you c an
enable Tamper Recognition (Zone Module) (see page 50), which will reserve input terminal Z1 as a tamper
switch inp ut. This allow s you to connect a tamper sw itch to input Z1 as shown i n Figure 2-9. When a
tamper is detect ed on t he mod ule, it wil l send a tamper report (originating fro m the zone as si gned to input
Z1) to the control panel via the communic ation bus .

With Zo ne Expansion Modul e Tamper Recognition ena bled, do not connect anyt hing other
than the tamper swi t ch to input term ina l Z1.

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PAR T 3: PR OGRAMMI NG METH ODS

3.1 WINLOAD SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS

Program the Spectra Series contr ol panel s remotely or on-site using the Winload Softwar e 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 45 to 46.

3.2 PROGRAMMING USING A KEYPAD

Use t he suppli ed "Spect ra Programmin g G uide" to keep track of which sections were programmed and how. We
recommend you read this entire manual before you begin programming.

How Do I Ente r Progr ammi ng Mode?

STEP 1 : Press

[

STEP 2 : Enter your
STEP 3 : Enter 3-digit
STEP 4 : Enter required

]

ENTER

INSTALLER CODE

[

[

SECTION

[

DATA

]

(default: 000000)

]

yo u wish to program

]

3.2.1 SINGLE DIGIT DATA ENTRY METHOD (HEXADECIMAL AND DECIMAL)

Single Digit Data Entry is used in all sections except those specified in Mu lti ple Featu re Sele ct Progra mming
Method. After ent ering the pro gramming mode as des cribed in the shaded box above, some sectio ns will

require that you enter
values from

0 to F

Programming Guide. When entering the final digit in a section, the control panel will automatically save and
advanc e to the next section. Wit h the exception of sections 001 to 016, where after ent ering the first two digits,
the control panel will switch to Multiple Feature Select Programming.

Value or Action What Do I

V a lu e s 1 to 9 [1 ] to [9 ] [1 ] to [9 ] [1 ] to [9 ] [1] to [9]

(hexa only)

A

(hexa only)

B

(hexa only)

C

(hexa only)

D

(hexa only)

E

(hexa only)

F

Insert Blank Digi t [

Exit Without Saving [

Save Data

(hexa only)

Decimal

values from

000 to 255

. Other sections will require that you enter

. The required data will be clearly indicated in this manual as well as in the Spectra Series

Table 3: Decimal and Hexadecimal Program ming Table

What Do I See?

Press?

[0] [0

STAY

[

][

BYP

[

][

MEM

[

][

TBL

] / [

FORCE
CLEAR
ENTER

[

TRBL

FNC

1] [PG][15] F
] Displays next digit or next section
][
] Advances to the next section

[

[PG] / [

10-Zone LED 16-Zone LED LCD

(10)

][10] A

STAY

][11] B

BYP

][12] C

MEM

][13] D

ENTER

TBL

][14] E

1

] fla s h e s [

ARM

] & [

][

1

STAY

] flash “SECTION [ ]”

Hexa dec im al

3.2.2 M

ULTIPLE FEATURE SELECT PROGRAMMING METHOD

Sections: [00 1] to [016], [127 ] to [138], [302] to [348], [610], [65 0] to [651]
After entering the programming mode as described in the shaded box above, each option from
represent 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 t o extingu ish t he c or res ponding l ight or re mo ve the digit from the LC D displ ay, thereby,
turning of f the opt ion. Plea se note t hat pr essing the
many times as you need until all 8 options in the current section are set. When the options are set, press the

ENTER

[

]

key to save and advance to the next section.

FORCE

[

[1] to [8]

]

key will set all 8 opti ons t o “o ff”. Pres s t he key s as

will

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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 “How Do I Enter The Programming Mode” box on the
previous page) , p ress t he
sections usin g the Multiple Featur e Select Progra mming M etho d.

Figure 3-1: Data Display Mode (LED Keypads Only)

[ENTER]

key to access the Data D isplay Mode. This mode wil l not function wit h

3.3 PROGRAMMING USING A PARADOX MEMORY KEY

Copy t he programmed cont ent s of one control panel into t he Paradox Memory Key. Then copy the contents of the
Memory Key into as many control panels as you need. Each control panel is program med in less than 3 seconds.

If used with a Spectra 1758/EX, you will have to reassign the remote controls (see page 53).

Download to DESTINATION Control Panel

1) Remov e AC and battery power from the contr ol panel .

2) Insert the Memory Key onto the serial connector label ed “
panel to which you wish to download the contents of the memory key to.

3) Reappl y AC and battery power.

4) In install er program ming mode, enter sec tion [900 ], then press [

5) When the keypad emits a confi r mation beep, remove th e Memory Key.

Cop y to Memory Ke y fr o m SOURCE Co ntro l Pa n el

1) Remove AC and battery power from the control panel.

2) Insert Memory Key onto the serial connector labeled “
from which you wish to copy. Make sure the write protect jumper of the Memory Key is on.

3) Reapply AC and battery power.

4) In installer programming mode, enter secti on [902 ], then press [

5) When the keypad emits a confirmation beep, remove the Memory Key. Remove the
Me mo ry Key ’ s jumper if you do not wish to accidentally overwrite the contents of the key .

Figure 3-2: Par adox M em or y Key.

KEY

” on the Spectra control

ENTER

] to acknowledge.

KEY

” on the Spectra control panel

ENTER

] to acknowledge.

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PAR T 4: ACCESS CODES

The Spectra Series control panel s sup port the follo win g 48 access codes:

INSTALL E R CODE: Used to program all control panel settings except User Access Codes.
SYSTEM MASTER COD E (001) Provides ful l access. Ar m a nd disar m us ing any m et hod desc ribed i n the U ser C ode

Options on page 17 as well as program the User Access Codes .

MAS T ER CODE 1 (00 2 ): Permanent ly assigned to parti tion 1. Same as a regular User Code excep t it can

also program access codes for User Codes assigned to partition 1.

MAS T ER CODE 2 (00 3 ): Permanently assigned to partition 2. Same as a regular User Code except it can

program access codes for User Codes assigned to partition 2. If the system is not
partitioned Ma ster Code 002 will be assign ed to partitio n 1.

45 USER CODES (004-048): Can arm and disarm as per User Code Options in section 4.4.

4.1 ACCESS CODE LENGTH

Section [127 ] = System Options
Option [2] OFF = 6-Digit Access Codes
Option [2] ON = 4-Digit Access Codes (default)

All acc ess codes can be s et to lengt hs of either 4 or 6-d igi ts. When t he 4- digit option is sel ec t ed, entering a 4-digit
code will allow access . Using the 6-digi t option, enter i ng 6 digits is required to allow access.

If the Access Code Length is changed from four digits to six digits when access codes have
already been pr ogrammed, the control pan el will aut omatically add the last 2 digits by usi ng the
first 2 digits. For example, if the access code is 1234 and you switch to 6 digits, the code will
become 123 412. Be sure t o verify the access codes aft er swi t chin g f ro m 4 -digi t a ccess codes to 6­digit cod es. When switchi ng from six digits to fo ur di git s, t he control pan e l will simply rem ove the
final two digits of the access code. For example, 123456 will become 1234.

4.2 INSTALLER CODE (Default: 000000)

The Installer Code is used to enter the control panel's programming mode (see page 15), which allows you to
program all the features, opti ons and commands of the contr ol panel. The Installer Code can be 4 or 6-digi ts in
length ( s ee above) where each digit can be any value from 0-9. The Install er Code cannot be used to p rogram the
Master or User Access Codes. To pro gram the Installer Code press:

[ENTER] + [CURRENT INSTALLER CODE]

+ [281] + new 4 or 6-digit Installer Code

4.3 SYSTEM MASTER CODE (Default: 123456)

With th e System Master Code a user can use any arming m ethod and can program any User Access Code but not the
User Code Options described on page 17. The System Master Code can be 4 or 6 digits in length (see above), where
each digit can be any di git fro m 0 to 9. To change the System Master Code press :

[

ENTER

] + [

INSTALLER CODE

]

+ [301] + new 4 or 6-digit System Master Code

4.4 USER CODE OPTIONS

Sections [302] to [348] - F e a ture Se lec t Method: Op tio n s [1] to [7] on/off
The User Co de Options define which arming methods each user can use to arm or disarm the system. Regardless
of these settings, all users can Regular Arm ass igned partiti ons and all users except those with the Arm Onl y option
can disar m an assi gned par titi on, regardle s s of how it is armed. Se lect one or more of the opti ons desc ribed on t he
following pa ges f or each User Access Code, where sect ions [302] to [348] r epresent User Access Codes 002 to

048. For information on how User Access Codes are programmed, plea se refer to page 55.

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4.4.1 PARTITION 1 ASSIGNM ENT

Sections [302] to [348] = User Codes 002 - 048

Option [1] OFF = D eny access to partition 1
Option [1] ON = User code has access to partition 1 (default)

If Partitioned (se e page 41), user codes with this option enabled can ar m and disarm partit ion 1.

If the system is not partitioned, you must assign partition 1 to the User Access Code.
Other wise, the User Access Code will be considered disa bled .

4.4.2 P

Sections [302] to [348] = User Codes 002 - 048

Option [2] OFF = Deny access to partition 2 (defaul t)
Option [2] ON = User code has access to partition 2

If the system is partitioned (see page 41), user codes with this option enabled can arm and disarm partition

2. If the system is not partitioned, the control panel ignores this option.

4.4.3 B

Sections [302] to [348] = User Codes 002 - 048

Option [3] OFF = Bypass Programming Disabled
Option [3] ON = Bypass Programming Enabled (default)

User codes with this option enabled can perform Bypass Pro gramming in assi gned partit io ns.

ARTITION

YPASS PROGRAMMING

2 A

4.4.4 STAY ARMING

Sections [302] to [348] = User Codes 002 - 048

Option [4] OFF = Stay Arming Disabled
Option [4] ON = Stay Arming Enabled for selected User Code (default)

User codes with this option enabled can Stay Arm assigned partitions.

4.4.5 FORCE ARMING

Sections [302] to [348] = User Codes 002 - 048

Option [5] OFF = Force Arming Disab led (d efault)
Option [5 ] ON = Force Arming Enabled for selected User Code

SSIGNMENT

User codes with this option enabled can Force Ar m assign ed partitions.

4.4.6 ARM ONLY

Sections [302] to [348] = User Codes 002 - 048

Option [6] OFF = A rm Only Disabled (default)
Option [6] ON = Arm Only Enabled for selected User Code

The user cod e w ith th is opt i on ena bl ed ca n ar m assigned partitions but ca n not di sa rm any partitions. The t ype
of arming is dependent on the other User Code Options selected. Please note that with the Arm Only option,
the user can cancel a r ecent ly ar m ed sys tem by r e- ent erin g the acces s code befo re the end of th e Exit Delay.

4.4.7 PGM A

Sections [302] to [348] = User Codes 002 - 048

Option [7] OFF = Arm, Disarm & PGM activati on for select ed User Code (defaul t)
Option [7] ON = PGM only for selected User Code

With option [7] off, entering the access code will arm or disarm the system as well as activate or deactivate
a PGM. The appropriate PGM Activation/Deactivation Event must a lso be program med ( see page 39).
With option [7] on, the control panel will ignore all other User Code Options. Therefore, entering the access
code will only activate or deactivate the PGM.

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4.5 LOCK MASTER CODE

Section [127 ] = System Options

Option [4] OFF = Lock System Master Code Disabled (default)
Option [4] ON = Lock System Master Code Enabled

With this featur e enabled, the control panel will lock the System Master Code (001). This means that pressing the
System Master Code cannot be deleted but it can be changed.

4.6 DURESS CODE

Section [127 ] = System Options

Option [6] OF F = Dur es s Code Disabled ( defau lt )
Option [6] ON = User Code 048 becomes a Duress code

With this feature enabled, User Code 048 becomes a D uress Code. When forced to arm or d isarm their syste m,
users can enter a Duress Code (Use r Code 048) to ar m or di sarm the system w hich can i mmediately t ransmit a
silent alert to the Centra l Stati on, transmit t ing the duress report code program me d in sectio n [196].

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PART 5: ZONE PROGRAMMING

When programming zones, the zone assignment is dependent on where the detection devices are connected (see Table 4).

Table 4:

Zone Recognition Table

Device connected to

which input?

1725EX 1725 1728EX 1728

1758EX 1758

NO ATZ WITH ATZ NO ATZ WITH ATZ

Control Panel Input 1 = Zone 1 Zone 1 & 6* Zone 1 Zone 1 & 6
Control Panel Input 2 = Zone 2 Zone 2 & 7 Zone 2 Zone 2 & 7
Control Panel Input 3 = Zone 3 Zone 3 & 8 Zone 3 Zone 3 & 8
Control Panel Input 4 = Zone 4 Zone 4 & 9 Zone 4 Zone 4 & 9
Control Panel Input 5 = N/A N/A Zone 5 Zone 5 & 10

Keypad Zone 1 = Zone 6* Zone 1 1* Zone 6 Zone 11
Keypad Zone 2 = Zone 7 Zone 12 Zone 7 Zone 12

Expansion Input 1 = Zone 8 Zone 13 Zone 8 Zone 13
Expansion Input 2 = Zone 9 Zone 14 Zone 9 Zone 14
Expansion Input 3 = Zone 10 Zone 15 Zone 10 Zone 15
Expansion Input 4 = Zone 11 Zone 16 Zone 11 Zone 16
Expansion Input 5 = Zone 12 N/A Zone 12 N/A
Expansion Input 6 = Zone 13 N/A Zone 13 N/A
Expansion Input 7 = Zone 14 N/A Zone 14 N/A
Expansion Input 8 = Zone 15 N/A Zone 15 N/A

Note: In the 1725EX zone 5 does not exist. In the 1725 zones 5 and 10 do not exist.

What is an Exp ans ion Input?

There are a total of eight expansion inputs available. Each hardwired input on a Zone Expansion Module or wireless transmitter
used by the Liberator Wireless Bus Module can be assigned to an expansion input. The expansion inputs can be used in any
combination. For example, you can assign four wireless transmitters as well as 4 hardwire inputs to the expansion inputs.
Regardless of how many expansion modules are being used, the control panel cannot support more than eight expansion
inputs. The expansion module inputs are assigned as follows:

SPC-319 Liberator Wireless Bus Module

Wireless tra nsmitter s assigned to sections [601] to [608] of the contr ol panel represent exp ansion i nput s 1 to 8 res pect ivel y.
For more information, please refer to Wireless Transmitter Assignment on page 47.

SPC-ZX4 and ZX8 Zone Expansion M odule

Detection devices connect ed to input terminals Z1 to Z4 of the SPC-ZX4 module or Z1 to Z8 of the ZX8 module, represent
expansion i nputs 1 t o 8 respectivel y. Please no te that the module ’s inputs must be enabled in sec tion [651] of the cont rol
panel. For more information, please refer to Zone Input Assignment on page 50.

Do not assign inputs from different modules to the same expansi on input. For example, do not assign a
wireless t ransmitter to section [601], then con nect a detectio n device to input Z1 of the ZX8 and e nable
option [ 1] in section [651].

After conn ecting a h ardwired detect ion device to one of the contr ol panel's or zone expans ion modul e’s input terminals or
after setting up any wir eless transmitt ers, you must define the associated zone's paramet ers. The Zone Parameters define
the type of zone, the zone's partition assignment and how the control panel will react when an alarm condition occurs on that
zone as descri bed in t he f oll owi ng sections. These Z one Param eters are program med into one s ect ion as detailed in Fi gur e
5-1 (see next pa ge). For more infor mation on the Installation of detecti on devices to the contr ol panel and its expansion
modules, please refer to page 7.

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Zone Definitions

1 -

Entry Delay 1

2 -

Entry Delay 2

3

- Follow

4

- Instant

5 -

24Hr. Burglary

If zone 2 = Keyswitch Zone
If zone 3 = Fire Zone

6 -

24Hr. Buzzer

If zone 3 = Delayed Fire Zone

Figure 5-1: Spectra Zone Programming

Press the

ENTER

[

]

key

Enter the

INSTALLER CODE

Select

one

[

Key in

SECTION

[

3-digit

Zone Definition

First Digit

Zone Partition

Assignment

Second Digit

Keypads beep twice

Zone Options

Feature Select

]

]

Select

one

[001]
[002]
[003]
[004]
[005]
[006]
[007]
[008]

= Zone 1
= Zone 2
= Zone 3

= Zone 4

= Zone 5
= Zone 6
= Zone 7
= Zone 8

[009]
[010]
[011]
[012]
[013]
[014]
[015]

[016]

= Zone 90
= Zone 10
= Zone 11
= Zone 12
= Zone 13
= Zone 14
= Zone 15
= Zone 16

Zone Partition Assignment

1-

Zone Assigned to Partition 1

2-

Zone Assigned to Partition 2

Zone Options

[1]

Auto Zone Shutdown Enabled

[2]

Bypass Enabled

[3]

Stay Zone

[4]

[5]

Zone Alarm Type
off off Audible Alarm (steady)
off on Audible Alarm (pulsed)
on off Silent Alarm
on on Generates only a report

[6]

Intellizone

[7]

Delay alarm transmission

[8]

Force Zone

5.1 ZONE DEFINITIONS

As dem onstrated i n Figure 5- 1, sect ions [001] t o [016] re present zo nes 1 thr ough 16 r espectively, where the first
digit in ea ch of t hese sec tions r epr es ents the z one's def ini tion. To disable a zone, clear the contents of the section
corresponding to the desired zone by pressing the
availa ble Zone Defin it ions, which are descri bed as follows.

5.1.1 E

NTRY DELAY

Sections [001] - [016] = Zones 1 - 16: First Digit = 1

When the system is armed and when a zon e defined with Entry Delay 1 opens, the control panel will
generate an al arm after t he programmed En try Delay 1 Timer has e lapsed. This is t o provide use rs with
enough time to enter the protected area and disarm the system. To program the Entry Delay 1 Timer, key in
the desi red 3-digit delay value (000- 255 seconds , Default = 45 seconds ) into section [069]. Entry Delay
zones are comm only used at the entry/ex i t poi nts of the protected area ( i. e. fr ont/bac k door, gara ge, etc . ).
Using different Entry Delays (see Entry Delay 2 below) is useful when, for example, one entry point
requires a longer delay than the othe r entry poin t, or in a partitioned system wh ere each par tition m ay
require a different Entry Delay. Also, refer to Zone Speed on page 25.

5.1.2 ENTRY DELAY 2

Sections [001] - [016] = Zones 1 - 16: First Digit = 2

Entry D elay 2 zon es are i dentical to Entry Delay 1 zones (see section 5.1.1), except it uses a separate
Entry D elay Timer. To program the Entry Delay 2 Timer, key in the de sired 3- digit del ay va lue (000-2 55
seconds, Default = 45 seconds) into section [070]. Also, refer to Zone Speed on page 25.

1

Press

ENTER

[

[FORCE]

]

Only if Zone 2 = keyswitch zone

[1]

[2]

key 3 times and pressing

Keyswitch Options

off = Maintained

on = Momentary

off = Regular Arm

on = Stay Arm

[ENTER]

. There are 6

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5.1.3 FOLLOW ZONES

Fi

24H

Fi

Sections [001] - [016] = Zones 1 - 16: First Digit = 3

When an armed Follow Zone opens, the control panel will immediately gener at e an alarm, unless an Entry
Delay zone opens first:

• If an armed Follow Zone opens after an Entry Delay zone opens, the control panel waits until the Entry
Delay Timer has elapsed before generating an alarm .

• If an armed Follow Zone opens after more than one Entry Delay zone opens, the control panel will wait
until the Entry Delay Timer of the zone that opened first has elapsed.

This f eat ure is commonly used when a motion detect or is protecti ng t he area occupied by t he entry p oint
keypad. Thi s will pr event the mot ion de tect or from cau sing an al ar m w hen a user enters through the entry
point to disarm the system. Also, refer to Zone Speed on page 25.

5.1.4 I

NSTANT ZONES

Sections [001] - [016] = Zones 1 - 16: First Digit = 4

When an armed Insta nt Zone opens, t he control panel immediately gene rates an alarm . In stant Zones ar e
commonly used for w indows, pat io doors, skylights a nd other perime ter type zones. Also, refer to Zone
Speed on page 25.

5.1.5 24HR. B

Sections [001] - [016] = Zones 1 - 16: First Digit = 5
24Hr. Burglary Zones

Whenever a 24Hr. Burglary Zone opens, whether the
system is armed or disarmed, the control panel will
immediately generate an alarm. Also, refer to Zone

Speed on page 25.
Keyswitch Zone

If

zone 2

immediately becomes a Keyswitch Zone (first digit in
sectio n [ 002] = 5) . C onnec ting a ke yswit ch t o zone 2 all ow s
users to arm the system by pressing a button or by turning
a switc h on or o ff. Pleas e refe r to Keyswitch Connections
on page10 and to Keyswitch Options on page 24.

Standard 24Hr. Fire Zone

If zone 3 is defined as a 24Hr. Burglary Zone, it
immediatel y becomes a Standard 24Hr. Fire Zone (fi rst
digit in section [003] = 5). For information on how to
connect smoke detectors to the control panel, refer to
Fire Circuits on page 12. Whenever a Standard 24Hr.
Fire Zone opens, whet her it is arm ed or disarm ed, the
control panel will genera te the following:

• The control panel can send the Zone 3 Alarm report
code programmed in section [187].

• If a tamper/wiring fault occurs on a Fire Zone, the
control panel can send a Fire Loop Trouble report
code programmed in section [206] to th e C e n tral
Station. A Fire Loop Trouble will also appear in the
keypads’ Trouble Display (see page 54).

• Alarm s are alway s audi ble, re gar dless of other set ­tings. Fire al arms w ill generate an int ermi tte nt (p ulsed)
bell/sir en out put signal as demo nst ra ted in Figur e 5- 2.

URGLARY ZONES

/ F

IRE ZONE

/ K

EYSWITCH ZONE

is defined as a 24Hr. Burglary Zone it

gure 5-3: Delayed

Delayed Fire Zone

is triggered

Activate bell/siren output & delay

report transmission for 30 seconds.

Problem

corrected within

30 seconds?

Any key on

keypad pressed

within 30

seconds?

De-activate bell/siren output and

delay report transmission an

additional 90 seconds.

No

Problem

corrected?

END

Alarm Disabled

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

r. Fire Zone

Latch alarm and
transmit report code
(see section 5.1.5 of

this manual).

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gure 5-2: Bell Output During Fire Alarm

5.1.6 24HR. BUZZER / DELAYED FIRE ZONE

Sections [001] - [016] = Zones 1 - 16: First Digit =
Whenever a 24Hr. Buzzer Zo ne opens, whether the zone is armed or disarmed, the c ont rol panel sets off
the keypads’ buzzers to indicate the zone was breached. The control panel will report the alarm but will not
enable the bel l/siren output. Enter any valid access code on the ke ypad to stop the buzzer. This zo ne
definition is particularly usef ul w hen a user wi shes to be notifi ed when something such as a safe or locker
within the home has been accessed (i.e. a child accessing a valuab le collec tion) .

Delayed 24Hr. Fire Zone
If zone 3 is defined as a 24Hr. Buzzer Zone it immediately becomes a Delayed 24Hr. Fire Zone (first digit in
sectio n [00 3] = 6) . Comm onl y use d in reside nt ial ho me s wher e a sm oke detector oft en generates false ala rms
(i.e. burni ng br ead, etc. ), Delayed 24 Hr . Fire Zones fun ct ion as desc ribed in Figure 5-3 on pr evi ous page.

If the ATZ feature is enabled (see page 25) when using a Keyswitch or any type of Fire Zone,
the control panel will disable the “doubled zone” (see Zone Doubling on page 25).

5.2 ZONE PARTITION ASSIGNMENT

Sections [001] - [0 16] = Zones 1 - 16:
Zone is assigned to Partition 1 if second digit = 1, Partition 2 if second digit = 2,

As demons trated i n Fi gu re 5 -1 on page21, se ctio ns [001] t o [ 016] re pr esent zo nes 1 t hr ough 16 respectively , w her e the
second digi t in eac h of thes e secti ons repr ese nt s the zone' s par tit ion ass i gnm ent . Th e contro l pa nel pro vides t he opt ion
of partiti oning t he securi ty sys t em into t w o c om pl ete ly i ndepe ndent system s. Ther ef or e, each zone can be assigned to a
partition as des cr ib ed in Fig ure 5-1. For more inf ormat i on on P artitioning, refer to page41.

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5.3 ZONE OPTIONS

As demonstrated in Figure 5-1 on page 21, sections [001] to [016] represent zones 1 through 16 respectively, where
after entering the first two digits, select one or more of the Zone Options that follow using the Mu ltiple F ea ture Select
Programm ing M ethod (see page 15).

5.3.1 AUTO ZONE SHUTDOWN

Sections [001] - [016] = Zones 1 - 16

Option [1] OFF = Auto Zone Shutdow n Disabled
Option [1] ON = Auto Zone Shutdown Enabled for selected zone ( defau lt)

If, in a single armed period , the num ber of alarms gene rated by a zone wit h the Aut o Zone Shutdown
option enabled exceeds the number defined by the Auto Zone Shutdown Counter, the control panel will no
longer generate a n al arm for that zone. To program the A uto Zone Shutdow n C ount er, key in the desired
limit (000=D isabled, 001-015, Defau lt = 5) into section [089]. The Auto Zone S hutdown Counter resets
every time the system is armed.

5.3.2 B

5.3.3 S

YPASS ZONES

Sections [001] - [016] = Zones 1 - 16

Option [2 ] OF F = Bypass Zone Disabled
Option [2 ] ON = Selected Zone is Bypass Enabled (default)

When a us er, ut il izes the Bypass Progr amming feature (see page 57) , only zones with t he Bypass op ti on
enabled can be programmed as bypassed.

TAY ZONES

Sections [001] - [016] = Zones 1 - 16

Option [3] OFF = Stay Zone Disabled (default)
Option [3] ON = Selected Zone is Stay Enabled

Zones with the Stay option enabled will be bypassed when the system is Stay Armed (see page 56).

Do n ot progr am a Fire Zo ne with the S tay op tion, as t he cont rol panel will neve r bypa ss
Fire Zones wh en St ay Arming.

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5.3.4 ALARM TYPES

Sections [001] - [016] = Zones 1 - 16

[4] OFF / [5] OFF - Audible Steady (default)
When the con ditions for an alar m have been met, the con trol panel ca n transmit the appropriate Zo ne
Alarm report code ( see page 33) and provides a s teady o utput for any bells or sirens co nnected to the
control panel’s

[4] OFF / [5] ON - A udible Pulsed Alarm
When the con ditions for an alar m have been met, the con trol panel ca n transmit the appropriate Zo ne
Alarm report code (see page 33) and provides a pulsed output (see Figure 5-2 on page 22) for any bells or
sirens connected to th e control panel ’s

[4] ON / [5] OFF - S il ent Alarm
When the con ditions for an alar m have been met, the con trol panel ca n transmit the appropriate Zo ne
Alarm report code (see page 3 3) and will not act ivate the contr ol pa nel’s

"

“ or “

ARM

STATUS

the system.
[4] ON / [5] ON - R epor t Only

When the con ditions for an alar m have been met, the con trol panel ca n transmit the appropriate Zo ne
Alarm report code (see page 33). The system will not have to be disarmed.

5.3.5 INTELLIZONE

Sections [001] - [016] = Zones 1 - 16

Option [6] OFF = Intelliz one Disa bled (defau lt )
Option [6] ON = Intellizone Enabled for Selected Zone

output.

BELL

output.

BELL

output. The appropriate

BELL

” LED on the keypads w ill fl ash to indicat e an alarm and the user will still have to disarm

This feature is used mainly to reduce the possibility of false alarms. When a zone with the Intellizone option
opens, the control panel does not i mmediately generate an alarm. It begins by trigge ring the Intellizo ne
Dela y Tim er. To program the I ntellizone D elay Timer, key in the des ired 3- digit value ( 010-255 seconds,
Default = 48 seconds) i nto section [084]. If any of the following conditions oc cur durin g t his period, the
control panel will genera te an alarm :

• During the Intellizone Delay, a second zone has caused an alarm.

• During the Intellizone Delay, the zone in alarm has resto red (closed) and re-occ urred (opene d).

• The zone in alarm remains open for the entire Intellizone Delay.

5.3.6 DELAY BEFORE ALARM REPORT CODE TRANSMISSION

Sections [001] - [016] = Zones 1 - 16

Option [7] OFF = Delay Alarm Transmission Disabled (default)
Option [7] ON = Delay Alarm Transmission Enabled for Selected Zone

When an alarm condition occurs on a zone with this option enabled, the control panel enabl es the bell/siren
outp ut but does not report the al ar m to th e central station unt i l t he end of th e Al ar m Be fo re Tr ansmission Delay .
To program the Alarm Transmission Delay, key in the desired 3-digit delay value (000 = Disabled, 001-255

5.3.7 F

seconds, Default = Disabled) into section
output and cancels the re port code transmission. This feature is commonly used with Entry Delay zones in
orde r to r educe the occur re nce of fals e al ar m s c re at ed by new users who ma y not disarm the syste m in tim e.

ORCE ZONES

Sections [001] - [016] = Zones 1 - 16

Option [8] OFF = Force Zone Disabled ( defa ult )
Option [8] ON = Selected Zone is Force Enabled

[080]

. During this period, disarming the system disables the bell/siren

Zones with the Force option enabled will be by pass ed when the sys tem is For ce A rme d ( s ee page 57).

Do not pro gram a Fire Zone wit h the Force opt ion, as the contro l panel will never bypa ss
Fire Zones wh en For ce Arm ing.

5.3.8 KEYSWITCH OPTIONS

If zone 2 has been programmed as a 2 4Hr. Burglary Zone (see pa ge 22) it becom es a Keyswitc h Zone. I n which
case ignore the Zone Options described in sections 5.3.1 to 5.3.6 of this manual and set the following two options:

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Section [002] - If zone 2 is set as a 24Hr. Burglary Zone

Fi

iti

ith ATZ

d

Option [1] OFF = Maintained (default)
Option [1] ON = Momentary

To arm the system using the Maintained Keyswitch, set the switch or button to the "on" position. To disarm
the system set the keyswitch t o the "off" position. To arm the system usi ng the M omentary Keyswi tch, set
the switch or button to the "on" position, then turn it off. Repeating this sequence will disarm the system.

Section [002] - If zone 2 is set as a 24Hr. Burglary Zone

Option [2 ] OFF = Regular Arming
Option [2] ON = Stay Arming

The control panel can Regular Arm or Stay Arm (see page 56) the system when using a keyswitch.

5.4 ZONE SPEED

Sections [050] - [0 65] = Zones 1 - 16: 001-255 X 10ms, Default = 600ms

The Zone Sp eed defines how quickly the con trol panel will respond to an op en zone. The control panel wil l not
displa y an open zone on the keypad or generate an alarm until the programme d Zone Speed has elapsed. All other
zone defi nitions and options do not come into effect until the Zo ne Speed has elapsed. This feature prevent s any
moment ary glitch es from causin g an alarm or unnecessa ry reporting .

If the ATZ feature is enabled (see section 5.6 below), do not set the Zone Speed to less than
50msec. as this may cause false alarms.

5.5 EOL ZONES

Section [132 ] - Zone Options

Option [4] OF F = Zones do not use EOL resistors (default)
Option [4] ON = Zones require EOL resistors

If all detecti on dev i ces c onnected to the contro l p anel have input te rminal s t hat re qui re 1KΩ end of line re sist or s, enabl e
option [4] in sec tion [132] . For mor e in form ati on on t he use of E OL res isto rs , refe r to Sin gle Zone I nput s on page 11.

5.6 ATZ - ZONE DOUBLING (OPTIONAL)

Section [132 ] - Zone Options

Option [5] OF F = Zone Doubling Disabled (default)
Option [5] ON = Zone Doubling Enabled

Enabling the A TZ f eature all ows you to install two detec tion devices per zone input terminal. Ea ch detection device will
have its own zone, displaying zone status on the keypad and sending separ ate alarm codes for each zone. The extra
zones are recognized as des cribed in Table 4 on page 20 or in Figure 5-4 below. For more information on how to
connect to detection devices, please refer to Double Zone Inputs on page 12.

gure 5-4: Zone Recogn

on w

enable

SPECTRA SERIES 25

PART 6: ARMING AND DISARMING OPTIONS

6.1 SWITCH TO STAY ARMING

Section [133 ] = Partit ion 1, [134] = Partition 2

Option [7] OF F = S witch to Stay Armi ng Disab led (defaul t)
Option [7] ON = Switch to Stay Arming Enabled

If a user R egular arms a partit ion but does not exit thr ough (open and close) an Entry Delay zone during the Exit
Delay, the control panel can be programmed to switch from Regular Arming to Stay Arming.

6.2 AUTO FORCE ARMING

Section [131 ] - Arming/Di sarming Options

Option [2] OF F = A uto Force Ar ming Disa bled ( defau lt)
Option [2] ON = Auto Force Arming Enabled

With this feature enabled, the control panel will always Force arm instead of Regular arm when a valid User Access
Code with the Force Arming Option is ent ere d. In installat io ns where the user must always Force ar m wh en leavi ng

the p rotected area, this f eature allo ws users to For ce arm w ithout pre ssing the [
User Access Code.

6.3 RESTRICT ARMING ON BATTERY FAIL

Section [130 ] - Arming/Di sarming Options

Option [5] OF F = P ermi t arming on batte ry failure (d efault)
Option [5] ON = Restrict arming on battery failure

FORCE

] key before e ntering their

If this option is enabled, the control panel will not arm the system if the control panel detects that the back up battery
is di sconnect ed or tha t t he bat te ry voltage drops to less than 10.5V. The control pa nel w ill not ar m the system unt il
all battery trouble conditions are rectified.

6.4 RESTRICT ARMING ON TAMPER FAILURE

Section [130 ] - Arming/Di sarming Options

Option [6] OFF = Permit arming on tamper fa ilure (defau lt )
Option [6] ON = Restrict arming on tamper failure

If this option is enabled, the control panel will not arm the system if the control panel detects a tamper trouble on one
or more zones. The control panel will not arm the system until all tamper trouble conditions are rectified.

Thi s featu re w ill not fu nction if th e T am p er R eco gni tion Option s ( see pa ge29) a re d isabled or whenever
the tampe re d zone is bypa ssed and t he T am p e r Bypa ss O pti ons (se e pag e29) hav e bee n en ab led.

6.5 TIMED AUTO-ARMING

Section [133 ] = Partit ion 1, [134] = Partition 2

Option [1] OF F = Timed Auto-Arming Disabled (default)
Option [1] ON = Timed Auto-Arming Enabled

Each partition can be programmed to arm every day at the time specified by the Auto-Arm Timer . The A uto -Armi ng Opti ons (see
page 27) determine the partition's arming method. The control panel will enter a 60-second Exit Delay period before arming the
system. At this point, Auto-Arming can be cancelled by entering a valid access code. Once the partition has successfully armed,
the control panel can transmit the auto-arming report code programmed in section
partition is Auto-Armed will be bypassed regardless of their definition (except 24hr. zones). The control panel w ill
always transmit the Late to Close report code if programmed in section

[172]

[172]

. Any ope n zones detected when a

.

Example:To automatically ar m pa rtit ion 2 everyday at 6:15P M, enable Timed Auto-Armi ng for par titi on 2 by turning
on option [1] in section [134]. Then key in 18:15 into section [112].

6.5.1 AUTO-ARM TIMER

Section [111] = Partition 1, [112] = Partition 2

Select the section correspon ding to the desired parti tion and program the time (use the 24-hour clock i.e.

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6:30PM = 18:00) you wish the control panel to attempt to arm the selected partition and/or send the Late to
Close repor t code. If Ti med Auto-Arming i s disabled, the control panel w ill still send t he Late to Close
report code at the time specified by the Auto-Ar m Timer.

6.6 NO MOVEMENT AUTO-ARMING

Section [133 ] = Partit ion 1, [134] = Partition 2
Option [2] OF F = No Movement Auto-Arming Disabled (default)
Option [2] ON = No Movemen t Aut o -A rming Enabled

If no movement occur s in a partition's protected area for the period specified by the No Movement Tim er (see below),
the control panel can automatically arm that partition. The Auto-Arming Option described in section 6.7 of this manual
determines the partition's arming method. Upon arming, the control panel will transmi t the No Movement report code if
programmed in section [172]. Regardless of whether the system was s uccessfully armed or not, the control panel will
always transmit the Late to Close report code if programmed in section [172]. If No Movement Auto-Arming is
disabled, the control panel will still send the Late to Cl ose report code at the time specif ie d by the N o M ovement Ti m er .

Example:

partition 1 by turning on the [2] Option in section [133]. Then in section [075] enter 016 (16x15min. = 240min. = 4 hours).

6.6.1 NO M

To arm partition 1 whenever there is no movement for a period of 4 hours, enable No Movement Auto-arming for

OVEMENT TIMER

Section [075] = Partition 1, [076] = Partition 2: 001-255 x15m i n., Default = disabled
Select the section corresponding to the desired partition and program the interval of time without
movement you wish the control panel to wait before arming and/or send the Late to Close report code. If
No Movement Auto-Arming is disabled, the control panel can still send the Late to Close report code when
no movement has been detected for the period specified by the No Movement Timer.

6.7 AUTO-ARMING OPTIONS

Section [133 ] = Partit ion 1, [134] = Partition 2
Option [3] OF F = Regular Arming (default)
Option [3] ON = Stay Arming

When using Timed Auto-Arming or No Movement Auto-Arming (see sections 6.5 and 6.6 of this manual), the control
panel can Regular or Stay Arm (see page 56) the selected partition.

6.8 ONE-TOUCH ARMING

Section [130]: Options [1] to [4] see below

Option [1] ON = Press & hold the
Option [2] ON = Press & hold the
Option [3] ON = Press & hold the
Option [4] ON = Press & hold the

[ENTER]
[STAY]
[FORCE]

[

BYP

Option for One-touch Regular Arming.

key for One-touch Stay Arming.

key for One-touch Force Arming.

]

key for One-touch Bypass Pr ogr ammin g.

The One-touch Arming features allow users to arm the system without having to enter any access codes. To arm the
system, press and hold the appropriate key (see above) for approximately 2 seconds. If the system is partitioned
(see page 41) , you must also press the butto n corresponding to the partition you wi s h to arm. For more infor ma ti on
on the different arming methods, please re fer to page 56.

6.9 EXIT DELAY

Section [071 ] = Partit ion 1, [072] = Partition 2: 001-255 seconds, Default = 30 seconds
After entering the required arming sequence (i.e. User Access code), the Exit Delay parameter determines the
amount of time a user has to leave t he protected area bef ore the contro l panel arms the par tition. The Exit Delay
applies to all zones in the selected partition. When enabled, the keypad will beep once every second during the Exit
Delay and will beep rapidly during the final 10 seconds of the Exit Delay .

6.9.1 BEEP ON EXIT DELAY

Section [130] - Arming/Disarming Options

Option [8] OFF = Beep on Exi t Delay Dis abled
Option [8] ON = Beep on Exit Delay Enabled (defaul t)

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6.10 BELL SQUAWK ON ARM/DISARM WITH KEYPAD

Section [130 ] - Arming/Di sarming Options

Option [7] OF F = B ell Squawk on Arm/Di sar m Disabled (default)
Option [7] ON = Bell Squawk on Arm/Disarm Enabled

When this feature is enable d, the bell or siren will "squawk" once upon armi ng and twice upon disarmi ng.

6.11 BELL SQUAWK ON ARM/DISARM WITH REMOTE CONTROL

Section [131 ] - Arming/Di sarming Options

Option [3] OF F = B ell Squawk on Arm/Di sar m with Remot e Control Disabl ed (de fault)
Option [3] ON = Bell Squawk on Arm/Disarm with Remote Cont rol Enable d
When this feature is enabled, the bell or siren will "squaw k" once upon arming with a remote control and twice upon
disarming with a remote control. Must be enabled for UL installations.

6.12 NO EXIT DELAY WHEN ARMING WITH REMOTE CONTROL

Section [131 ] - Arming/Di sarming Options

Option [4] OF F = P rovides Exit Del ay When Arming with a Remote Control (default )
Option [4] ON = No Exit Delay When Arming with a Remote Control

With option [4] on in section [131], the control panel will cancel the Exit Delay (arms immediately) when a partition is
armed w it h a remote contro l. W ith opt ion [4] off, the contro l panel will start the Exit Delay ti me r when a partition is
armed with a remote control.

6.13 NO EXIT DELAY BEEPS AND NO BELL SQUAWK WHEN STAY ARMING

Section [131 ] - Arming/Di sarming Options

Option [5] OF F = No Exit Delay Beeps and No Bell Squawk When Stay Arming Disabled (default)
Option [5] ON = No Exit Delay Beeps and No Bell Squawk When Stay Arming Enabled

With this fea ture enabled, the cont rol panel will prev ent the bell or siren f rom squawking and t he keypads from
beeping during the Exit Delay , whenever a partition is Stay armed.

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PAR T 7: ALARM OPTIO NS

7.1 BELL CUT-OFF TIMER

Section [073 ] = Partit ion 1, [074] = Partition 2: 000 = Disabled, 001-255 minutes, Default = 4 min.

After an audi ble alarm, the bel l or sir en w il l st op upon disarming of the partition or whe n the Bell Cut-Off Timer has
elapsed, whichever comes first.

7.2 RECYCLE ALARM

Once the Bell Cut-Off Timer has elapsed and after the Recycle Delay has elapsed, the control panel will re-verify the
zone status and if there are any open zones, the control panel will generate another alarm. In one armed period, the
control panel will repeat this sequence the number of times defined by the Recycle Counter.

7.2.1 R

7.2.2 R

ECYCLE ALARM DELAY

Section [090]: 000 = disabl ed, 001-255 minutes, Defaul t = disabled

The Recycle Del ay det er mines t he am ount of time after Bel l C ut -Off tha t t he cont r ol pa nel w il l wait bef or e
re-verifying zone status.

ECYCLE COUNTER

Section [091]: 000 = disabl ed, 001-255, Def ault = disabled

The Recycle C ounter determines the number of times you wish the control panel to re-verify the zo ne
status after Bell Cut-Off in one armed period.

7.3 TAMPER RECOGNITION

Section [132 ] - Zone Options

[1] OFF / [2] OFF - Tamper Recognition Disabled (default)
The control panel will not perfor m any action other than generate a st andard alarm when a tamper or wire fault
occurs in an armed system. If the system is disarmed, the control panel will display the zone as open in the keypad
display but will not generate an alarm. This option is not permitted on UL systems.

[1] OFF / [2] ON - Trouble Onl y
When a tamper wiring failure occurs on a zone in a disarmed system, a T amper/Zone Wiring Failure will appear in
the keypads’ Trouble Display ( s ee page 54) and the control panel will transm it th e appr opr iat e Zone Tamper report
code ( see page 33). When a tamper wiring fai lure o ccurs on a zone in an armed syst em, the control panel will
follow the zone' s Alarm Types setting (see page 24).

[1] ON / [2] OFF - Silent Alarm
In a disarmed syst em, it functions the same as the "Trouble Only" setting, but it will also generate a silent alarm. A

silent alarm will not trigger any bells or sirens but the system will have to be disarmed. When a tamper wiring failure
occurs on a zone in an armed system, th e control panel will follow the zone's Alarm Types setting (see page 24).

[1] ON / [2] ON - Audible Alarm
In a disarmed system, it functions the same as "Trouble Only" setting, except it will also generate an audible alarm.

When a tamper wiring fai lur e occur s on a z one in an armed system , the co ntrol panel will foll ow the z one's Alarm
Types setting (see page 24).

7.3.1 T

AMPER BYPASS OPTIONS

Section [132] - Zone Options

Option [3] OFF = Will generate a tamper if detecte d on a bypassed zone (default)
Option [3] ON = Tampers on bypassed zones will be ignored

With option [3] on, the Tamper Recognition feature follows the zone bypass definition. This means the
control panel will ignore any tampers detected on a by passed zone. With option [3] off, Tamper Recognition
ignores the bypass definition. This means the control panel will generate an incident as per Tamper
Recognition settings if a tamper or wire fault occurs on a bypassed zone.

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7.4 KEYPAD PANIC OPTIONS

Section [128 ] - General Options

Option [1] OFF = Emergency Panic Disa bled (defau lt )
Option [1] ON = Emergency Pan ic Enabl ed
Pressing t he [1] & [3] keys simultaneousl y on the keypad f or 2 seconds w ill generat e a silent or aud ible alarm as
defined by option [4].

Option [2] OFF = Auxiliary Panic Disabled (default)
Option [2] ON = Auxiliary Panic Enabled
Pressing t he [4] & [6] keys simultaneousl y on the keypad f or 2 seconds w ill generat e a silent or aud ible alarm as
defined by option [5].

Option [3] OF F = Fire Panic Disabled (default)
Option [3] ON = Fire Panic Enabled
Pressing t he [7] & [9] keys simultaneousl y on the keypad f or 2 seconds w ill generat e a silent or aud ible alarm as
defined by option [6].

Option [4] OF F = E mergency Panic is Silent (default)
Option [4] ON = Emergency Pan ic is Audible

Option [5] OF F = A uxil iary Panic is Silent (defaul t)
Option [5] ON = Auxiliary Panic is Audibl e

Option [6] OFF = Fire Panic is Silent (default)
Option [6] ON = Fire Panic is Pulsed

Silent operat ion:
The control panel emits a confirmation beep and transmits the appropriate Panic report code if programmed in
section [195]. The co ntrol panel will not enable the keypad buzzers or the control pane l’s
alarm).

output (no au dibl e

BELL

Audib le operati on:
Same as silent operation, except the keypad buzzers and the

output will activate until a user cancels the alarm

BELL

(disarms ) with a valid User Access Code or when the Bell Cut-Off Timer elapses (see page 29).
Fire (pulsed) operation:

Same as audible operation, exc ept tha t the

output will be pul s ed as shown in Figure 5- 2 on page22.

BELL

Whether the system is par ti tioned or not, the control panel will report all panic alarms to partition 1.

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PART 8: REPORTING AND DIALER SETTINGS

The following section explains all the features and options that must be programmed in order for your security system to
properly report system events to a central station. When an event (e.g. zone in alarm) occurs in the system, the control panel
verifies if a report code was programmed in the section corresponding to the event (except Ade mco C ontact ID “All Codes ” ).
If a re port code was pr ogr am med, t he control panel will dial th e central stat ion tel ephone number def ined by the Event Call
Direction feature. When the central station answers, the control panel will transmit the System Account Code, followed by the
programmed Report Code.

Figure 8- 1: Event Rep orti ng

Reporting/Dialer

Option [3] - Section [135]

Partition Account

Numbers

Defines which Central Station Telephone Numbers each group of
events will report to.

Option
Option
Option
Option
Option
Option

Option
Option
Option
Option

Partition 1

Partition 2

Central Station Telephone Numbers 1 & 2

Sections [151] & [152]

Back-up Number

Section [153]

Event Call Direction

[1] ON = Call Telephone #1 for Arm/Disarm Report Codes
[2]

ON = Call Telephone #2 for Arm/Disarm Report Codes

[3]

ON = Call Telephone #1 for Alarm/Restore Report Codes

[4]

ON = Call Telephone #2 for Alarm/Restore Report Codes

[5]

ON = Call Telephone #1 for Tamper/Restore Report Codes

[6]

ON = Call Telephone #2 for Tamper/Restore Report Codes

[1]

ON = Call Telephone #1 for Trouble/Restore Report Codes

[2] ON = Call Telephone #2 for Trouble/Restore Report Codes
[3]

ON = Call Telephone #1 for Special System Report Codes

[4] ON = Call Telephone #2 for Special System Report Codes

Section

Section

Partition Account Number 1

3 or 4 digits (0-F) in

Reporting Account Number 2

3 or 4 digits (0-F) in

[137]

[138]

Section [143]

Section [144]

Related Features

Delay Before Alarm Transmission

Section [080]

Pager Format Delay Transmission

Section [083]

Recent Closing Delay

Section [085]

Power Failure Report Delay

Section [086]

Auto Test Report

Sections [087] & [110]

Report Disarm Options

Option [1] - Section [131]

Report Zone Restore Options

Option [6] - Section [132]

Alternate Dial

Option [4] - Section [136]

Maximum Dialing Attempts

Section [081]

Delay Between Dialing

Attempts

Section [082]

Reporting Formats

Section [140]

1st digit = CSTN#1
2nd digit = CSTN#2

Pulse

DTMF

(Tone)

[1]

= Ademco Slow

[2]

= Silent Knight Fast

[3]

= Sescoa

[4]

= Ademco Express

[6]

= Pager

[5]

= Ademco Contact ID

Program 1 or 2-digit (1-FF)
report codes into sections
[160] to [213] where each
section represents up to 4
events in the system.

"Programmable"

Option

[3]

- Section

OFF

"All Codes"

Option

[3]

ON - Section

Program the 2-digit report
codes corresponding to the
Contact I.D. Table into
sections [160] to [213] where
each section represents up to
four events in the system.
Program FF to use the default
Contact ID Report Code .

[136]

The control panel
automatically generates

[136]

all report codes. You do
not have to program any
report codes.

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8.1 REPORTING/DIALER (ENABLE/DISABLE)

Section [135 ] - Dialer Options

Option [3] OFF = Reporting/Dialer Disabled (default)
Option [3] ON = Reporting/Dialer Enabled

8.2 REPORT CODES

A repor t code is a 1 or 2-dig it hexadecimal va lue, cons i s ting of digits f r om 1 t o F. Each sect ion from [160] to [213]
represent s a s et of up t o four s peci fi c ev ents and each of t hese events can be programmed w it h a separ ate 1 or 2­digit repo rt code.

Only the A demco Slow, Silent Knight, Sescoa and Pager Formats suppor t 1-digit re port codes. To
progr am a 1- digit repo rt code, press t he [
vice versa.

When a s pecific eve nt occurs, t he control panel will attempt to tra nsmi t the pr ogra mmed r epor t code to the c ent ral
station. The method of report code transmissio n is defined by t he R eporting Format s (see page 35) and the Event
Call Di re cti on (see page 36). These two items defi ne how and w here the re port codes are transmitted . If you ar e
using the Ademco Contact ID "all codes" format, sections [160] to [213] do not have to be programmed. For more
informat ion, r efer t o Reporting F ormat s (se e page 35). Th e follow ing sub-sections pr ov ide a bri ef descri pt ion of t he
events th at the control panel can report.

8.2.1 ARMING REPORT CODES

Sections [160] - [171]

A report co de can be pr ogr ammed f or ea ch of t he 48 User Access Codes. When us in g an ac cess c ode t o
arm a p artition , the cont rol pan el can send the app ropriate report cod e to t he ce ntral sta tion, iden tifying
which access code was used to arm the partition.

8.2.2 SPECIAL ARMING REPORT CODES

Sections [172] - [173]

Whenever the system is armed using one of the special arming features listed below, the control panel can
send the appropriate repor t code to the central station, identifyin g how the system was armed.

FORCE

] key fol low ed by the de sired hexadec imal di git , or

__/__
__/__

__/__

__/__

__/__
__/__
__/__

8.2.3 D

Sections [174] - [185]

A report cod e can be programmed for each of the 48 User Access Codes. Whenever an acc ess code is
used to disarm an arme d partition or a part ition i n alarm, the cont r ol panel can send the appropr iat e repo rt
code to the central station, identi fyi ng whi ch access code was used to disarm the partiti on.

TIMED AUTO-ARMING
LATE TO CLOSE

: A partition has armed itself at the programmed time (see page 26).

: Every day at the time specified by the Auto-Arm Timer and/or when no movement

has occurred for the period specified by the No Movement Timer (see page 27)

NO MOVEMENT

: A partition has armed itself after the programmed period without movement (see No

Movement Arming on page 27).

PARTIAL ARMING
ONE-TOUCH ARMING

REMOTE ARMING
KEYSWITCH ARMING

ISARMING REPORT CODES

: A partition was Stay, Instant , or Force Armed or armed with Bypassed zones

: A partition was armed using a One-touch Arming featur e (see page 27).

: A partition was armed using the Winload software.

: A partition was armed using a keyswitch (see page 22)

The Disarming and the Special Disarming report codes can be transmitted every time a partition is
disarmed or only when a partition is disarmed after an alarm (see Disarming Reporting Options on
page 38).

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8.2.4 SPECIAL DISARMING REPORT CODES

Section [186]

Whenever usi ng one of the special dis armin g featur es , the control can s end th e rep ort code to the central
station, identifying how the system was disarmed.

CANCEL AUTO-ARM

__/__

page26). Onl y if D isarming R eporting Op t ions (see page 38) are set to always report disarming.

REMOTE DISARM

__/__

KEYSWITCH DISARMING

__/__

: A pa rti ti on is disar m ed during the Timed Auto-Arm 's 60 -s econd exit de l ay ( s ee

: System disarmed using the Winload software

: System disarmed using a keyswitch (see page 22).

8.2.5 Z

ONE ALARM REPORT CODES

Sections [187] - [190]

A report code can be progr ammed for each of the 16 available zon es. Whenever a zone generat es an
alarm, the cont rol panel can send t he appro pri ate report code to the centr al statio n, ide ntifyi ng whi ch zo ne
generated an alarm.

8.2.6 Z

ONE ALARM RESTORE REPORT CODES

Sections [191] - [194]

A report code can be programmed for each of the 16 available zones. The control panel can transmit these
report codes to the central statio n ident ify ing which zone was restor ed.

A zone is restored when it closes after generating an alarm or once the bell has cut-off after alarm
generation. Please refer to Zone Restore Report Options on page 38.

8.2.7 SPECIAL ALARM REPORT CODES

Sections [195] - [196]

Whenever the syst em g ener ates an alarm due to one of the conditions l ist ed bel ow, the control panel can
send the appropriate report code to the central station, identifyin g the type of alarm.

EMERGENCY PANIC

__/__

AUXILIARY PANIC

__/__

FIRE PANIC

__/__

RECENT CLOSING

__/__

: Panic keys [7] & [9] have been pressed (see page 30).

Recent Close Delay (see page 37 ).

: Panic keys [1] & [3] have been pressed (see page 3 0).

: Panic keys [4] & [6] have been pressed (see page 30).

: After arming the system, an alarm is generated within period defined by the

AUTO ZONE SHUTDOW N

__/__

: A zone communicates more than the programmed number of

transmissions in a single armed period (see page 23).

DURESS

__/__

: A Duress access code is keyed in (see page 19).

8.2.8 ZONE TAMPER REPORT CODES

Section [197] - [200]

A report c ode can be progr ammed for e ach of t he 16 available zones . When ever a t amper or wire f ault
occurs on a zone, the con tr ol pan el can send t he appr opr iat e r epor t code t o th e central station, identi fyi ng
which zone was tampered.

8.2.9 Z

ONE TAMPER RESTORE REPORT CODES

Sections [201] - [204]

A report code can be programmed for each of the 16 available zones. Whenever a tampered zone is
restored, t he c ontrol panel can send the appr opriate r eport code to the centra l station, identif ying which
zone has been restored.

If Tam per Recognition (see page 29) is disabled, the control panel will not report the occurrence of
any tampers, wire faults or tamper restor es .

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8.2.10 SYSTEM TROUBLE REPORT CODES

Section [205] - [207]

Whenever the system generates one of the instances listed below, the control panel can send the
appropriate rep ort code to the central station, identifying t he type of system trouble.

AC FAILURE

__/__

can be delayed (see Power Failure Report Delay on page 37).

BATTERY FAILURE

__/__

AUXILIARY SUPPLY

__/__

BELL OUTPUT OVERLOAD

__/__

BELL OUTPUT DISCONNECTED

__/__

TIMER LOSS

__/__

FIRE LOOP TROUBLE

__/__

WIRELESS LOW BATTERY

__/__

contact switch) has dropped to below 6.5V.

MODULE FAULT

__/__

Expansion Module Supervisi on has been enable d (see page 43) and the Zone Expansion Module
has been disconnected. If Wireless Bus Module Supervision has been enabled (see page 43) and
the Liberator Wireless Bus Mod ules has been disconnected.

PRINTER FAULT

__/__

FAIL TO COMMUNICATE

__/__

station. The report code will be transm itted upon th e next success ful attemp t.

: The control panel has detected a loss of AC power. Transmission of this report code

: Back up battery is disconnected or batte ry voltage is ≤10.5V.

: Auxiliary power supply has overloa ded (curr ent consum pt ion is >1.1A ).

: Bell/siren output has overloaded (se e page 9).

: The control panel has detected a loss in time or clock failure (see page 41)

: The control panel has detected a tamper trouble on a fire zone.

: The battery voltage of a Liberator wireless transmitter (motion detector or

: All keypads connected to the control panel have been disconnected. If Zone

: An error has occurred on the Printer Module.

: The control panel has failed all attempts t o communicat e wi th the central

: Devices connected to the Bell Output have been disconnected.

8.2.11 SYSTEM TROUBLE RESTORE CODES

Sections [208] - [210]

Whenever the syst em r estores one of t he t ro ubles listed in section 8. 2.10, t he control panel can send the
appropriate r eport code to the central station, identi fying the type of system troubl e restore. If Telephone
Line Monitoring is enabled (see page 38), the control panel can also transmit a TLM Restore report code.

8.2.12 SPECIAL REPORTING CODES

Sections [211] - [213]

Whenever the system generates one of the instances listed below, the control panel can send the
appropriate rep ort code to the central station, identifying the type of system occurrence.

COLD START

__/__

was re-started

TEST REPORT

__/__
__/__ PC
__/__

__/__
__/__

__/__

CALL BACK

PC ACCESS

INSTALLER IN
INSTALLER OUT

TX SUPERVISION LOSS

transmitter is no longer communicat ing with the system.

TX SUPERVISION RESTORE

__/__

: The control panel was completely shutdown (no battery , no AC), then the control panel

: A test report has been generated automatica lly (see page 37).

: See page 46.

: The control panel has established communication with the PC software.

: Installer has entered the programming mode.

: Installer has exited the program mi ng mode.

: Wireless Transmitter Supervision (see page 47) has been enabled and a

: When the above trouble has been restored

8.3 CENTRAL STATION TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Section [151 ] = Phone#1, [152] = Phone#2, [153] = Back-up Phone#: Up to 32 digits
The Spectra Control Pa nels can dial up to 2 di fferent ce nt r al s t at ion teleph one numbe r s. You c an enter any d igi t fr om 0 to 9
and any special keys or functions (see Table 5 on the next page) up t o a maximum of 32 digits. For more infor mation on
how th ese teleph one numbe rs ar e used, p lease refer to Event Call Direction on page 36 & Re por t ing Format s o n page 35.
After the Maximum Dialing Attempts (see page 37) to one c entr al st ati on teleph one number ha ve fai l ed, the cont r ol panel
will then dial the ba ck up telep hone numbe r. If the Alternate Dial Option (see page 37) is enabled, the control p an el will dial
the pr og r am m ed back u p t elephone number after ever y failed attempt. If no b ack up tel ephone nu mb er i s program me d, the
control panel will never re port to t he back-up t elephone number. Also refer to Delay B etween Dia ling Attempts on page 37.

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Table 5: Special Keys for T elephone Numbers

Press Action or Value

[STAY]

[BYP]

switch from pulse to tone dialing or vice versa

[TBL]

[MEM]

[TRBL]

or

[FORCE]

[PG] or [

FNC

1]

8.4 PARTITION ACCOUNT NUMBERS

Section [143 ] = Partit ion 1, [144] = Partition 2

All repo rt codes are pr eceded by a 4-digit or 3-digit Parti tion Account N umber to ensure cor rect identi fication in a
partitione d system. Partition account number s can be any hexa-digit from 1 to F. To e nter 3-digit account number,

[

simply pr ess the
you must use 1-digit report c odes.

FORCE

]

key followed by the 3- digit account number. Also, w hen using 3- digit account number s

8.5 REPORTING FORMATS

Section [140 ]: 1st digit = Format for Phone #1, 2nd digit = Format for Phone #

The Spectra Control Panels can use a number of different reporting formats and each Central Station Telephone
Number can be programmed with a different reporting format. The first digit entered into sec tion [140] represents the
reporting format used to communicate with Central Station Telephone Number 1, the second digit represents the
reporting for ma t us ed t o commu ni cate w i th Cen tral S ta tion Telephone N um ber 2. The Ba ck up Telephone Numb er uses
the same rep orting f or mat as the l ast C ent ra l Stat ion Telephone N um ber tha t was dialed.

*
#

4-second pause
deletes current digit
inserts blank space

Value Entered Reporting Format

1 Ademco Slow (1400Hz, 1900Hz, 10BPS)
2 Silent Knight Fast (1400H z, 1900H z, 10BP S)
3 SESCOA (2300Hz, 1800Hz, 20BPS)
4 Ademco Express (DTMF 4+2)

5 (Default) Ademco Contact ID

6 Pager Format

8.5.1 STANDARD PULSE FORMATS

Spectra can use Ademco slow, Silent Knight and Sescoa standard pulse report ing format s (see Table 6).

8.5.2 A

8.5.3 A

DEMCO EXPRESS

The Ademc o Expres s is a hi gh-sp eed reporting format, whi c h will tr ans mit the 2- digi t (11-FF) report codes
programmed into sec tions [160] to [213]. Unlik e other Ademc o forma ts, the Ademco Expr ess does not use
the Contact ID Report Codes.

DEMCO CONTACT

Ademco Contact ID is a fast communicator format that uses tone reporting instead of pulse reporting. This
communicator format also uses a pre-defined list of industry standard messages and report codes that will
suit most of your basic installation needs. Please refer to the "Contact ID Report Codes List" in the
Programming Guide for a complete list of these report codes and messages.

ID

Table 6: Reporting Formats

8.5.4 CONTACT ID OPTIONS

Section [136] - Dialer Options

Option [3] OFF = Programmable Codes
Option [3] ON = All Codes (default )
When using t he Prog ra mmabl e Codes format , use the Ademco "Cont act ID Report Co des List " in the Spec tra

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Programming Guide to program the desired report codes into sections [160] to [213]. Enter FF to use the
default Contact ID Report Code. Press the [
the control panel will automatically ge nerate Contact ID Rep ort Codes for every event in sections [160] to
[213]. Re fer to the “Al l Code s” Ademc o Cont act ID Repor t Co de Li st in the Spectra Pr ogr amming G ui de.

When using th e A dem co Contact I D Programm able format, both tel ephone numb ers m ust
use thi s rep o rting for ma t.

8.5.5 PAGER REPORTING FORMAT

This format allows the panel to transm it report codes to a pager. Also, refer to Pager Delay on page 38.

If Hexadecimal s (0 to FF) are used to program the report codes, verify that the pager also
suppor ts Hexadecimals. If the pager does not support Hexadeci ma ls, use only the digi t s 0
to 9.

8.6 EVENT CALL DIRECTION

FORCE

] key to enter a 0 value. When using the All Codes format,

This feature determines wh ere ea ch grou p of event s wi ll be re ported. The control panel event s are di vided int o fi ve
group s ( see above) , where each event group can be program med to dial one or both Central Station Telephone
Numbers. When a reportable event occurs i n t he syst em, th e cont rol panel will verify that one of th e tw o t elephone
numbers has been enabled. The control panel will begin by dialing the selected telephone number(s). If both
numbers w ere s elect ed it wi ll begi n wi th C entral St ati on Telephone Number 1. Aft er the Maximum Dialing Attempts
(see page 37) to one central station telephone number have failed, the control panel will then dial the back up
telephone num ber. If the Alternate Dia l Opti on (see page 37) is enabled, the control panel will dial the program m ed
back up telep hone number after every fai led attempt. If no back up telephone num ber is programmed, the control
panel will never report to the back-up telephone num ber. Also refer to Delay Between Dialing Attempts on page 37.

Example: The system is armed and zone 1 has been breached causing an alarm. If option [3] is off and option [4] is
on in section [137], the control panel will attem pt to communicat e with Centra l Stati on Telephone Number 2 in order
to transmit the Zone 1 Alarm Report Code programmed in sect ion [1 87].

8.7 DIALING METHOD

Section [135 ] - Dialer Options

Option [4] OFF = Pulse Dialing. Also, refer to Pulse Ratio below.
Option [4] ON = Tone/DTMF Dialing (default)

8.8 PULSE RATIO

Section [135 ] - Dialer Options

Option [5] OF F = European Pulse Ratio of 1:2
Option [5] ON = U.S.A. Pulse Ratio of 1:1.5 (default)

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8.9 BELL ON COMMUNICATION FAILURE

Section [135 ] - Dialer Options
Option [6] OF F = B ell On Commun icat ion Fai lure Disa bled (default)
Option [6] ON = Bell On Communication Failure Enabled

If the control panel fails to communicate with the centr al station when the system is armed, it will enable the
output, setting off any bells or sirens connect ed to the output.

8.10 DIAL TONE DELAY

Section [136 ] - Dialer Options
Option [5] OFF = Dialer will continue to dial if no dial tone is present after 4 seconds (def ault) .
Option [5] ON = Dialer will hang-up if no dial tone is present after 16 seconds

8.11 MAXIMUM DIALING ATTEMPTS

Section [081 ]: 001-016 attempts, Default = 8 attempts

The value programme d here determines how many times the cont rol panel will re-dial the same Central Station
Tel ephone Number before proceedi ng to the next number.

8.12 DELAY BETW EEN DIALING ATTEMPTS

Section [082 ]: 000-255 seconds, Default = 20 seconds
This delay deter mines the amount of time the control panel will wait betw een each dialing attem pt.

8.13 ALTERNATE DIAL OPTION

Section [136 ] - Dialer Options

Option [4] OFF = Alternate Dial Disabled (default)
Option [4] ON = Altern ate Dial Enab led

BELL

With option [4] off, the control panel will dia l the back up telephone number programmed in section [153] after all
attempts to one Central Station Telephone Number have failed (see Maximum Dialing Attempts on page 37). With
option [4] on, t he con trol panel will dial the back up telephone number aft er every f ai led at tempt .

8.14 RECENT CLOSE DELAY

Section [085 ]: 000-255 seconds, Default = no delay

If after having armed the system, an alarm is generated within the period defined by the Recent Close Delay, the
control panel will attempt to transmit the Recent Close report code programmed in section [195].

8.15 AUTO TEST REPORT

Sections [087]: 000=disabled, 001-255 days, default = disabled Section [110]: Time (HH:MM)

The cont rol panel will transmit the Test Report report code pro gramm ed int o section [211] after the number of days
programmed into section [087] has elapsed and at the time programmed into section [110] . Use the 24 hour clock to
program the time (i.e. 6:30PM = 18:30). After programming these sections, the control panel will only begin
transmitting the Test Report code after Midnight of the first day.

8.16 POWER FAILURE REPORT DELAY

Section [086 ]: 001-255 minutes, default = 15 min utes

The cont rol pane l will transmi t the A C Failure report code pr ogrammed in se ction [205] aft er the Power Fail ure
Report Delay peri od has elapsed.

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8.17 DISARM REPORTING OPTIONS

Section [131 ] - Arming /Disarm ing Optio ns

Option [1] OF F = Always Report Disarming
Option [1] ON = Report Disarming Only After Alarm (defaul t)

With op tion [1] off, the c ont rol panel will send the Disar ming r epor t codes ( see page 32) to the centr al st ati on ever y
time the system is disarmed. With option [1] on, the control panel will send the Disarming report codes to the central
station when the system is disarmed following an alarm.

8.18 ZONE RESTORE REPORT OPTIONS

Section [132 ] - Zone Options

Option [6] OF F = Repor t On Bell Cut-Off (defa ult )
Option [6] ON = Report On Zone Closure

With option [6] off, the control panel will send the Zone Alarm Restore r eport codes (see page 33) t o the cent ral
station when the zone has returned to normal and the Bell Cut-Off Timer has elapsed ( see page 29). With option [6]
on, the cont rol panel will send t he Zone Alarm Restor e report codes to the central st ation as soon as the zo ne
returns to normal or when the system is disarmed.

8.19 PAGER DELAY

Section [083 ]: 001-255 seconds, default = 5 seconds

When using the Pager Reporting Format (see page 36), the control panel will wait for the Pager Delay period before
transmittin g the report codes. This is to allow time for the pager system to provi de a dial tone or to bypass the
"welco me" message befo re sendi ng data.

8.20 TELEPHONE LINE MONITORING (TLM)

When enabled , the system verifies the exist ence of a telephone line once ever y second. A line test failure occurs
when the TLM detec t s less than 3 vol ts for the period defi ned by the TL M Fai l Timer. If the line test fails, the control
panel’s
will be restored when the control panel detects the telephone line again. Please note that when the dialer detects an
incoming call , the TLM test will stop for 1 minute.

Section [135 ] - Dialer Options

[1] OFF / [2] OFF - TLM Disabled
[1] OFF / [2] ON - Trouble Onl y

Upon line test failure , a TLM Trouble will appear in the keypads’ Trouble Display (see page 54).
[1] ON / [2] OFF - Alarm If System Armed

Upon line test failure , a TLM Trouble will appear in the keypads’ Trouble Display (see page 54) and if the system is
armed, the control panel will generate an alarm.

[1] ON / [2] ON - Silent Alarm Becomes Audible
Upon line test failure , a TLM Trouble will appear in the keypads’ Trouble Display (see page 54) and causes a silent
zone or silent panic alarm to switch to audible.

8.20.1 TLM F

STATUS

LED flashes and gener ates one or more condit ions as define d by the TLM settings below. These

AIL TIMER

Section [079]: 016-255 x 2 seconds, default = 32 seconds

If TLM does not detect the existence of a telephone line for the duration of this period, the control panel will
generate the condi tion(s) defi ned by the TLM opti ons (see above) .

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PART 9: PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUTS

A PGM is a programmable output that toggles to its opposite state (i.e. a normally open PGM will close) when a specific event
has occurred in the system. For example, a PGM can be used to reset smoke detectors, activate bells or strobe lights, open/
close gar age doors an d much more . When a P GM closes , the control panel suppl ies a gro und to t he PGM act ivating any
device or r elay c onnect ed to it. When a PG M opens, the ci rcuit opens from ground, t herefore, cutti ng power to any devices
connected to it.

PGM1

A programma ble output that provides a maximum of 150mA. Refer to Programmable Output Connectio ns on page 10.

PGM2

Available only on the 1758 and 1758EX control panel s, P GM2 is a pr ogr am mable out put t hat can provi de up t o 2.5A . PGM 2
was designed to be used as a Strobe Output, for information refer to PGM Strobe Options on page 40. For specifications and
information on how to connect PGM2, refer to Programmable Output Connections on p age 10.

Globa l PGM

The Global PGM allows you to use the control panel’s PGM Event List to activate PGMs located on a module or LCD keypad.
For example, if you were to enable a module’s “Follows Global PGM” option (see pages 49 and 51), the PGM on the module
would activate whenever the event programmed in section [124] has occurred. Every PGM on every keypad and/or
expansion module can be program med to follow the event(s) defined by the Global PGM.

9.1 PGM ACTIVATION EVENT

Sections [120], [122], [124]

This feature all ows you to program the contro l panel to activate a PGM when a specific event occurs in the system.
The PGM will rem ain in its active stat e until t he program m ed PGM De-Ac tivation Event occurs (see below) or when
the PGM Del a y peri od has elapsed ( see page 40 ). To program a PGM Activation Even t:

1. Enter section that repre sents th e desir ed PGM. PGM1 = [120], PGM2 = [122], Global PGM = [124]

2. Enter the Event Group # (refer to the PGM table in the Spectra Programming Guide).

3. Enter the Sub-Group # (refer to the PGM table in the Spectra Programmi ng Guide).

4. Enter the P ar ti t ion #

01 = Partition 1
02 = Partition 2
99 = Both Partitions

Please note that the “AC Loss” PGM Event will only occur after the Power Failure Report Delay has
elapsed (see page 37).

9.2 PGM DE-ACTIVATION EVENT

Sections [121], [123], [125]

After PGM ac tiv ation ( see above), the PGM will r et urn to it s nor ma l st at e ( deacti vate) when the pro gramm ed PGM
De-acti vation Event occurs. Inst ead of de-activating t he PGM on the occurrence of a specific event, th e PGM can
de-activat e after a programmed period ha s elapsed, please refer to PGM Del ay. If usin g the P GM Delay, the se

sections can be used as a second activation event.

1. Enter section that repre sents th e desir ed PGM. PGM1 = [121], PGM2 = [123], Global PGM = [125]

2. Enter the Event Group # (refer to the PGM table in the Spectra Programming Guide).

3. Enter the Sub-Group # (refer to the PGM table in the Spectra Programmi ng Guide).

4. Enter the P ar ti t ion #

01 = Partition 1
02 = Partition 2
99 = Both Partitions

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9.3 PGM DELAY

Section [066] = PGM1, [067] = PGM2, [068] = Global PGM: 000 = Follows De-activation Event, 001-255
seconds, Def ault = 5 seconds

Instead of de-activ ating the P GM on the occur rence of a spe cific event , the PG M will de-act ivate after t he peri od
program me d here has elapsed .

If a PGM Delay is programmed, the de-act ivation event ca n be used as a second activation event.

9.4 PGM TYPE

Section [127 ] = PGM1, [129] = PGM2, [131] = Global PGM

These t hre e opt ions have been ad ded t o this new v er sion of the Spectra cont r ol panels allowing you to specify the
PGMs as normally open (N.O.) or normally closed (N.C.). Any PGM in the Spectra system that has been
programmed to follow the Global PGM will also follow the Global PGM type defined by this option.

Section [127 ] - General Options

Option [8] OFF = PGM1 Normally Closed (Def ault )
Option [8] ON = PGM 1 No r mally Open

Section [129 ] - General Options

Option [8] OFF = PGM2 Normally Closed (Def ault)
Option [8] ON = PGM 2 No r mally Open

Section [131 ] - Arming/Di sarming Options

Option [8] OF F = Global PGM Normally Closed (Default )
Option [8] ON = Global PGM Normally Open

9.5 PGM2 STROBE OPTIONS (1758 & 1758EX ONLY)

Section [129 ] - General Options

Option [1] OFF = PGM2 Output is Steady (Default)
Option [1] ON = PGM2 Output is Pulsed (Strobe)
With option [1] enabl ed, PGM2 will flash on and off whenever activated . Other wis e, it will provide a steady output.

Option [2] OFF = PGM2 Pulse When System Armed Disabled (Def ault )
Option [2] ON = PGM2 Pulse When System Armed Enabl ed
Whenever the system is armed, PGM2 will flash onc e every 30 seconds until the system is disarmed.

Option [3] OF F = PGM2 Pulse on Arm/Disarm Disabled (Default)
Option [3] ON = PGM2 Pulse on Arm/Disarm Enabled
With this option enabled, PGM2 will flash once to indicate the system has been armed and will flash twice to indicate
that the system has been disarmed.

9.6 ALARM RELAY OPTIONS (1758 & 1758EX ONLY)

Section [127 ] - General Options

Option [7] OFF = Alarm Relay Follows Bell Output (Default)
Option [7] ON = Alarm Relay Follows Global PGM

With this opt ion off, the optional Alarm Relay will activate or de-activat ed whenever the Bell Output has activa ted or
de-activat ed. W ith the option on, t he Al arm Re lay w ill activate or de-ac tiv ated whenever Global PGM has activ at ed
or de-activ ated .

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PAR T 10: SYSTEM SETTINGS

10.1 HARDWARE RESET

Performi ng a hardware reset will set all control panel settings to fact ory defaul t except for the Panel ID and PC
Password. Also, the event buffer will not be erased. To perform a power down reset:

1. Make sure the Inst aller Lock is disabled (see below)

2. Remove battery and AC power from the control panel.

3. Set the "

4. Re-connect AC and battery power to the contro l panel.

5. Wait 10 seconds and remove the jumper.

10.2 INSTALLER LOCK

Section [282 ]: 000 = Disa bled , 147 = Lock Enabl ed, Defaul t = Disabled

Program 147 i nto secti on [282] to lo ck all programm ing. Hence, perf orming a hardwar e reset as des cribed above
will not affect the current panel settings. To remove the Installer Lock, enter 000. Please note that four seconds after
resetti ng the contro l panel, the
insta ller lock is enabled.

10.3 BATTERY CHARGE CURRENT

Section [127 ] - General Options

Option [5] OF F = B atter y Char ge Current - 350mA (defaul t)
Option [5] ON = Battery Charge Current - 700mA (40VA transformer require d)

RESET

" jumper to on by placing a jumper on the "

ST ATUS

LED on the control panel will flash fast for 5 seconds to indicate that the

" pins of the control panel.

RESET

10.4 PARTITIONING

Section [127 ] - General Options

Option [1] OF F = P artitioning Disabled (default)
Option [1] ON = Partitioning Enab led

By enabling par titi oni ng, the alarm system is divided into two distinct systems, ident if ied as Partit ion 1 and Par tition

2. When partitio ned, each zone and each User Code must be assigned to either Partiti on 1 or Partit ion 2 (see Zone
Partition Assignment on page 23 and User Code Options on page 17).

• Users can only arm partitions to which they have been assigned.

• Only zones assigned to Partition 1 will arm/disarm when Partition 1 is armed or disarmed.

• Only zones assigned to Partition 2 will arm/disarm when Partition 2 is armed or disarmed.

• For details on how to arm and disarm partitions, please refer to page 55 and page 56.

• The following features can be program me d separately f or each parti tion: Entr y/E xit Delay Timer, Auto-Ar m ing
Options, Bell Cut-Off Timer, Switch to Stay Arming, PGM Events and Account Numbers .

If the system is not partitioned, all zones, User Codes, and features will be recognized as belonging
to partition 1. Zones that have been manually assigned to partition 2 will no longer function.

10.5 SYSTEM REAL-TIME CLOCK

Section [280 ]
Program the current time into section [280] using the 24-hour clock (i.e. 8:30PM = 20:30).

10.6 CLOCK ADJUST

Section [088 ]: 000 = Disabled, 001-255 (see below), Default = Disabled

001 to 127 = + 1 to +127 seco nds
128 to 255 = -1 to -127 seconds
If you notice a gain or loss in control panel time, calculate the average gain or loss per day and program the
"opposit e" amo unt in order to automatical ly correct the time setting every 24 hours.

Example: If a cont rol panel loses 4 minutes per mont h, thi s represents an aver age loss of 8 seconds per day.
Therefore, programming 008 (plus 8 seconds) into section [088] would compensate for the 8-second loss.

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10.7 KEYPAD TAMPER SUPERVISION

Section [128 ]: General Optio ns

Option [7] OFF = Keypad 1 Tam per Super visi on Disabled (default)
Option [7] ON = Keypad 1 Tam per Super visi on Enabl ed

Option [8] OFF = Keypad 2 Tam per Super visi on Disabled (default)
Option [8] ON = Keypad 2 Tam per Super visi on Enabl ed

The control panel can be programmed to monitor the on-board tamper status of one or two keypads in the system. If
Keypad 1 Tamper Supervision is enabled, the control panel will verify the on-board tamper status of a keypad whose
Keypad Zone Jumper ( J1) is set to o n. If Keypad 2 Tamper Su pervi sion is enabled, the control panel wi ll ver if y t he
on-board tamper status of a keypad whose Keypad Zone Jumper (J1) is set to off.

Regardl ess of whet her the keypad zones a re being us ed or n ot, if more than on e keyp ad has th e
same Keypad Zone Jumper set t ing , Ke ypad Tamp er Supervision will be l ost . For exam pl e, if two of
the keypa ds in your system have the keypad zone jump er (J1) set to on, the control panel will not
recognize a Keypad 1 Tamper Supervision Failure.

If a keypad tam per occ ur s, the control panel can tr ansm it the appro priate Zone Tamper report c ode (see page 33)
as originat ing from the zones specified by the Tab le 7. If the zone specified by the table below has been enabled,
the control panel will report the tamper as originating from the partition to which the zone is assigned. If the zone has
not been enabled, the control panel will send the Zone Tamper report code as originating from partition 1. A Tamper/
Zone Wiring Fail ure will also appear in the keypads’ T ro u ble Disp la y (see page 54).

Table 7: Zone T amper Report Code for Keypad Tamper Supervision Failure

Keypad Tamper

1725EX 1725

NO ATZ WITH ATZ NO ATZ WITH ATZ

Keypad 1 Tamper Supervision = Zone 6 Zone 11 Zone 6 Zone 11
Keypad 2 Tam per Sup ervis ion = Zone 7 Zone 12 Zone 7 Zone 12

10.8 KEYPAD AUDIBLE TROUBLE WARNING

Section [127 ]: General Optio ns
Option [3] OF F = K eypad Beep on Trouble Disabled
Option [3] ON = Keypad Beep on Tr oubl e Enabl ed (def aul t)

When enabled, the keypads will emit an in term it tent beep tone wh enever a t r ouble condit io n occur s in the system.
The in termittent beep tone will rem ain activated unt il the user enters the Trouble D isplay M ode by pressing t he

[TBL]

restored and re-occurred.

or

[TRBL]

key. The inter mitt ent beeps will be re-initial ized whenever a new trouble occurs or the t roub le has

10.9 INSTALLER QUICK FUNCTIONS KEYS

After entering the Inst alle r Code, you can press a key to perform specific act ions as described below.

10.9.1 I

NSTALLER TEST MODE

ENTER

[

The Installer Test Mode allows you to perform walk tests where the bell or siren will squawk and the
keypad will emit a confirmation beep to indicate opened zones. To enter this mode, simply enter the
Installer C ode then pr ess the
this mode, press the [TBL] key again. The keypad wil l emit a rejection beep.

INSTALLER CODE

] + [

TBL] OR [TRBL

] + [

[

TBL

]

or

[

TRBL

]

]

1728EX 1728
1758EX 1758

key. The keypad will emit a confirm ation beep. To disable

10.9.2 TEST REPORT

ENTER

[

Sends the Test Report report code programmed in sect ion [211] to the central station.

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] + [

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] + [

MEM

]

10.9.3 CALL WINLOAD SOFTWARE

ENTER

[

Refer to page 45.

INSTALLER CODE

] + [

] + [

BYP

]

10.9.4 CANCEL COMMUNICATION

ENTER

[

Cancels all communication until the next reportable event.

INSTALLER CODE

] + [

] + [

STAY

]

10.9.5 ANSWER WINLOAD SOFTWARE

ENTER

[

Refer to page 46.

INSTALLER CODE

] + [

] + [

STAY

]

10.10 ZONE EXPANSION MODULE SUPERVISION

Section [129 ]: General Optio ns
Option [4] OF F = Zone Expansion Bus Module Supervision Disabled (default)
Option [4] ON = Zone Expansion Bus Module Supervision Enabled

By enabl ing this op tion, the control panel will supervi se t he Zone Expa nsion Module (SPC-ZX4 or ZX8 ) connected
to the Spect r a bus . This means t hat whenever the Zone Expansion Module is disconnected or isn’ t comm unicating
with the control panel, the control panel will attempt to transmit the Module Fault report code programmed in section
[210] and the Module Loss Failure will appear in the keypads’ Tro u b le Displa y (see page 54).

10.11 LIBERATOR WIRELESS BUS MODULE SUPERVISION

Section [129 ]: General Optio ns
Option [5] OF F = Liber ator Wireless Bus Module Supervision Disabled (default)
Option [5] ON = Liberator Wireless Bus Module Supe rvi sion Enab led

By enabling thi s opti on, the control panel will supervise the Liberator Wireless Bus Module (SPC-3 19) conn ected t o
the Spectra bus. This means that whenever the Liberator Wireless Bus Module is disconnected or isn’t
communicating with the control panel, the control panel will attempt to transmit the Module Fault report code
programmed in section [210] and the Module Loss Failure will appear in the keypads’ Trouble Display (see
page 54).

Functions only with the 1725, 1725E X, 1728 and 1728EX control panels.

10.12 WIRELESS TRANSMITTER LOW BATTERY SUPERVISION

Section [129 ]: General Optio ns
Option [6] OF F = Wi reles s Transmitter Low Battery Supervision Disabled (default)
Option [6] ON = W i reles s Transmitter Low Battery Supervisi on Enabl ed

When th e battery volt age of a Liberator wireless transmi tter ( motion detector or contact switch) has dropped t o
below 6.5 V., the Liberator Wir eless Bus Module will send a message t o the control panel. By enabli ng opt ion [6] in
section [129], the control panel will attempt to transmit the Wireless Transmitter Low Battery report code
program me d in sec t ion [210] and the Wirel ess Transmi tt er Low Bat tery Failure will appear in the keypads’ Trouble

Display (see page 54).

Functions only with the 1725, 1725E X, 1728 and 1728EX control panels.

10.13 WIRELESS TRANSMITTER SUPERVISION OPTIONS

Section [132 ] - Zone Options
Please note that the Liberator Wireless Bus Module Supervision Option must be enabled (see page 47)

[7] OFF / [8] OFF - Supervision Failure Recognition Disabled (default)
When a tamper occurs on a wireless transmitter zone in a disarmed system, the control panel will display the zone

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as open in the keypad display but will not generate an alarm. When it occurs on in a n armed system, the con trol
panel will follow the zone's Alarm Ty pes setting (see page 24). This option is not permitted on UL systems.

[7] OFF / [8] ON - Trouble Onl y
When a tamper occurs on a wireless tra nsmitter zone in a disar m ed system, a Wirel ess Tr ansmitt er Supervision
Loss will appear in the keyp ads’ Trouble Displa y (see page 54) and the control panel will attempt to transm i t the TX
Superv ision Loss report code programmed i n section [213]. When it occurs on in an armed system , the c ontrol
panel will follow the zone's Alarm Ty pes setting (see page 24).

[7] ON / [8] OFF - Silent Alarm
When a tamper occurs on a wireless transmitter zone i n a disarm ed syst em , it functio ns the same as the "Trouble
Only" setting, but it will also generate a silent alarm. A silent alarm will not trigger any bells or sirens but the system
will have to be disarmed. In an arm ed syste m, t he control panel will foll ow th e zone's Alarm Types setting (see
page 24).

[7] ON / [8] ON - Audible Alarm
When a tamper occurs on a wireless transmitter zone i n a disarm ed syst em , it functio ns the same as the "Trouble
Only" setting, except it will also generat e an audible alar m. In an armed system, the control panel will follo w the
zone's Alarm Types setting (see page 24).

Functions only with the 1725, 1725E X, 1728 and 1728EX control panels.

10.13.1 RESTRICT ARMING ON SUPERVISION LOSS

Section [131] - Arming/Disarming Options
Option [6] OFF = D isabled (default)
Option [6] ON = Restrict Arming on Wireless Transmitter Supervision Loss

The control pane l will not allow users to arm the system if it receives a Supervision Loss si gnal from the
LiberatorTM Wireless Bus M odul e. Pl eas e note that the Wireless Transmitter Supervision Options must
be enabl ed. The co ntrol panel will not arm any par tition until all Super vision L oss troub le conditions are
rectified.

10.13.2 SUPERVISION BYPASS OPTIONS

Section [131] - Arming/Disarming Options
Option [7] OFF = Generate Supervision Loss if Detected on a Bypassed Wireless T ransmitter Zone (default)
Option [7] ON = No Supervision Loss if Detected on a Bypassed Wireless Transmitter Zone

When this feature i s enabled, th e Wireless Transmitter Supervisio n Options w il l follo w th e zo ne' s by pass
definition. This means the control panel will not perform any action if a Supervision Loss occurs on a
bypassed zone. When this feature is disabled, the Wireless Transmitter Supervision Options will ignore the
bypass definition. This means the control panel will generate an incident as pe r Wireless Transmitter
Supervision O ptions i f a superv isi on loss occurs on a bypassed zone.

10.14 REPROGRAM ALL EXPANSION MODULES

Section [750 ]

After removing an expansion module from the communication bus, the control panel keeps the module’s
programmed sections in memory. Therefore, if you add or replace a module you can re-program the module with the
settings saved in the cont rol panel. To do so , ent er secti on [750] and press
every second while dow nloadi ng.

[

ENTER

]

. The keypad will emit 2 be eps

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PART 11: SETTINGS FOR WINLOAD SOFTWARE

11.1 PANEL ANSWER OPTIONS

The following two options define how the control panel answers an incoming call from a computer using the
WinLoad Software for Windows®.

11.1.1 ANSWERING MACHINE OVERRIDE

Section [077]: 000 = Disabl ed, 010-25 5 seconds, Default = disabled

When using the WinLoad software to communicate remotely with an installation site that uses an
answering m achine or s ervice, the answering machine over ride m ust be progr ammed. Using the WinLoad
software you wi ll call th e cont rol panel , hang up, then call back . If the installation si te is called bac k wi thin
the programm ed delay period, the contro l panel will overri de the answe ring machi ne or service by picki ng­up the lin e af ter the first ring on the second call. For d etai ls on how to use t he W i nLoad s of t ware, refer to
the WinLoad Help Manual. You must wait at least 10 seconds before attempting the second call, otherwise,
the control panel will think it is the same call.

Example: A s ecur it y installation is using an answer ing ma chine set t o answ er after three r ings. If section
[077] has been programmed with "040" (40 seconds) and the second call i s m ade within 40 seconds, t he
control panel will pick up the line on the first ring. If it takes more than 40 seconds, the control panel will not
answer on the first ring and the answering mach ine will answer after three rings.

11.1.2 NUMBER OF RINGS

Section [078]: 000 = disabl ed, 001-015 rings, Default = 8 rings

This value represents the number of rings the control panel will wait before picking-up the l ine. If the line is
not answered after the number of programmed rings, the control panel will answer the call. Y ou must wait at
least 10 seconds before attempting the second call, otherwise, the control panel will think it is the same call.

11.2 PANEL IDENTIFIER

Section [141 ]: 0000-FFFF

This four-digit code identifies the contro l panel to the WinLoad s oftware before initiating c ommunication. The control
panel will verify that the Panel Identi fier in the WinLoad software is the same. If the codes do not match, the control
panel will not establish communication. Therefore, be sure to program the same panel identifier into both the Spectra
control panel and the WinLoad software.

11.3 PC PASSWORD

Section [142 ]: 0000-FFFF

This four-dig it password identif ies the PC to the panel, before establi shing communication . Program the same PC
Password into both the Spectra control panel and the WinLoad software. If the passwords do not match, the
WinLoad software will not establish communicat ion.

11.4 PC T ELEP HONE NUMBER

Section [150]: Up to 32 digits

The cont rol panel will di al thi s number w hen try ing to i nitiate com munica tion with a computer u sing the WinLo ad
softwar e. You can ente r any digit fr om 0 to 9 and any special keys or functio ns (see Table 5 on page 35) up to a
maximum of 32 digits.

11.5 CALL WINLOAD SOFTWARE

ENTER

[

The control panel will dial the PC Telephone Number programmed in section [150] in order to communicate with the
WinLoad software. The control panel and the WinLoad software will verify that the Panel Identifier and the PC
Password match before establishing commu nicat ion.

INSTALLER CODE

] + [

] + [

BYP

]

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11.6 ANSWER WINLOAD SOFTWARE

ENTER

[

In order to perform on-site upload/download connect your computer directly to the control panel using an ADP-1 line
adapter. In the WinLoad software set "Dialing Method" to "Blind Dial". Program the panel telephone number in
WinLoad software an d fo llo w the instructions on the ADP-1 adapter. When the com put er has dialed, press [
followe d by the Installer Code, then pres s the [
control panel .

INSTALLER CODE

] + [

] + [

FORCE

]

FORCE

11.7 AUTO EVENT BUFFER TRANSMISSION

Section [136 ]: Dialer Options

Option [2] OF F = A uto Even t Buffer Transmission Disabled (defau lt )
Option [2] ON = Auto Event Buffer Transmissi on Enabled

When the event buffer reaches 50% capaci ty, the control panel will make two attem pts to establish com m unication
with a P C using the WinLoad software by c alling the PC Te lephone Number pr ogrammed in sec tion [ 150]. The
WinLoad sof tware must be in "wait to dial " mode. When the system establishes com munication, it w ill upload t he
contents of the event buffer to the WinLoad software. If communication is interrupted before completing
transmission or if af ter two attemp ts, communicat ion is not est ablished, th e system will wait unt il the event buffer
attains another 50% capacity before attempting to re-communicate with the central station. When the Event Buffer is
full, each subsequent new event will erase the oldest event in the buffer.

11.8 CALL BACK FEATURE

Section [136 ]: Dialer Options

Option [1] OF F = Call Back Disabled (default)
Option [1] ON = Call Back Enabled

ENTER

] key to manually answer the WinLoad software from the

]

For additional secur it y, when a PC using the WinLoad sof tw are attempts to communi cate with the control panel , the
control panel can hang up and call the PC back in order to re-verify identification codes and re-establish
communication. When the control panel hangs up, the WinLoad software automatically goes into "wait for call
mode", r eady to answer when t he control panel cal ls back . Please not e that the PC Telephone N umber mu st be
program me d in section [150] in order to use the Call Back feature.

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PART 12: LIBERATO R MODULE

The following options and features are only available to program when a Liberator Wireless Bus Module has been connected
to the Spectra control panel’s communication bus as shown on page 13. The Liberator Wireless Bus M odule (SPC-319) allows
you to add up to eight fu lly progr ammable remot e cont rols and up to eight Li berator Wireless Detector s and/ or Contact Switches
(door contacts). The SPC-319 al so provides one pr ogrammable 5A relay (PGM). A second 5A programmable relay (PGM) is
available as an option. A PGM is a programmable output that toggles to its opposite state (i.e. a normally open PGM will close)
when a specif ic event has occurred in the system. For example, a PGM can be used to reset smoke detectors, activate bells or
strobe lights, open/ close gar age door s and muc h more. For informa tion on how to c onnect the Liber ator’s PGMs, refer to Figure
2-7 on page 13. For information on how to program the Liberator’s PGMs, refer to sections 12.4 to 12.7 of this manual.

The Libe rator Wireless Bus Mo dule function s onl y with the 1725, 1725EX, 1728 and 1728EX cont r ol panels.
Do not connect more than one Liber a t or Module to the contr ol pan el.

12.1 WIRELESS TRANSMITTER ASSIGNMENT (LIBERATOR)

Sections [601] to [608]: 6-Digit Ser ial Numbe r

The first step is to assign each wireless transmitter to a zo ne in the system. To do so, enter the wireless transmitter’s 6-digit
serial number into the appropriate section as described below. The serial number can be located on the inside of the
trans mitter or you can use the Ser ia l Numb er Di spl ay method described on page 49 to determine its serial number. Each
section from [601] to [608] represents Expansion Inputs 1 through 8 respectively. Each Expansion Input represents a
spe cifi c zone in t he sy stem d epen ding on the ty pe of Sp ectra contro l pan el bein g used an d whe ther th e AT Z opti on is
enabled. Once the transmitters have been assigned, their associated zones must be programmed as described in Zone
Programming on page 20. Yo u ca nnot assign more than 8 wire less transmitters t o th e Spectra System.

[601]
[602]
[603]
[604]
[605]
[606]
[607]
[608]

=

EXPANSION INPUT

=

EXPANSION INPUT

=

EXPANSION INPUT

=

EXPANSION INPUT

=

EXPANSION INPUT

=

EXPANSION INPUT

=

EXPANSION INPUT

=

EXPANSION INPUT

1725EX
1728EX
NO ATZ

Zone 8 Zone 13

1=

Zone 9 Zone 14

2=

Zone 10 Zone 15

3=

Zone 11 Zone 16

4=

Zone 12 N/ A

5=

Zone 13 N/ A

6=

Zone 14 N/ A

7=

Zone 15 N/ A

8=

1725
1728
WITH ATZ

Do not assign detect ion devices from different mo dul es to the sam e expansion input. For examp le,
do not assign a wireless transmitter to section [601], then connect a detection device to input Z1 of
the ZX8 and enable option [1] in section [651].

12.2 SUPERVISION OPTIONS (LIBERATOR)

Section [610 ]: General Optio ns

Option [1] OF F = Supervision Disabled (default)
Option [1] ON = Supervision Enabled

The Lib erator W ireless Bus Module ca n be programmed to send a Super vision Loss signal to t he control panel
when it has detected t hat one or m ore wi reless t ransmitters have not communicat ed any signals for the period
defined b y the Supervision Timer Setting . The control panel will p rocess this signal as defined by t he Wireless
Transmitter Supervision Options ( see page 43).

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12.2.1 SUPERVISION TIMER SETTING

Section [610]: General Options
Option [2] OFF = Check Supervision Every 12 Hours (default)
Option [2] ON = Check Supervision Every 12 Minutes

If the Liberator Wireless Bus Module does not receive a signal from one of its wireless transmitters within the
period defined here, it can send a Supervision Loss signal to the control panel (see section 12.2).

Supervision Timer must be set to the same value as defined by the jumpers on the wireless
transmitters.

12.3 ON-BOARD TAMPER RECOGNITION (LIBERATOR)

Section [615 ]: 000 = Disabled, 001-008, Def a ul t: Di s abled

The Liberator Wireless Bus Module comes equipped with an on-board tamper switch. This feature will allow to
report the Module Tamper through one of the module’s Expansi on Inputs (zone). When a tamper is detected on t he
module, it w il l send a Zone Tamper report code to the cont rol panel via the c ommunication bus. The Zo ne Tamper
report code wi ll orig inat e from the zon e defi ned by th e Expans i on Inp ut (001-008) you have progr ammed in se cti on
[615]. Please note that the corresponding zone must be programmed (see page 20).

Example: If you progra m 003 (Expa nsion Input 3) in section [615] of a Spectra 1725 panel and the ATZ feat ure is
enabled , when a tamper occurs on the Liber ator module, the control panel will transm it the Z one Tamper report
code as originating from zone 15. Please refer to the table on page 47.

12.4 PGM ACTIVATION EVENT (LIBERATOR)

Sections [620] and [622]

This feature allow s you to pr o gram the Libe rato r to activa te it s PGMs when a speci fic even t occurs in th e system . The
PGM w ill r emain in its active st ate unti l the programmed PGM De-Activation Event occurs (see bel ow) or w hen t he
PGM Delay period has elapsed (see below). To program a PGM Activation Event:

1. Enter section that repre sents th e desir ed PGM. PGM1 = [620], PGM2 = [622]

2. Enter the Event Group # (refer to the Liberator PGM table in the Spectra Pr ogr ammi ng Guid e).
If you program the “Foll ows Globa l PGM” event gr oup, it will follow the event programm e d in section [124]

3. Enter the Sub-Group # (refer to the Liberator PGM table in the Spectra Pr o g ramming Guide).

4. Enter the P ar ti t ion # (refer to the Liberator PGM table in the Spec t ra Program mi ng Guide).

Also, refer to the Follow Global PGM option described on page 49.

12.5 PGM DE-ACTIVATION EVENT (LIBERATOR)

Section [621 ] = PGM1, [623] = PGM2

After PGM activation (see abov e), the PGM will return to its normal state (deactivat e) when the progr ammed PGM D e­activation Event occurs. Instead of de-activating the PGM on the occurrence of a specific event, the PGM can de­activate after a programmed period has elapsed, please refer to PGM Delay on page 48.

1. Enter section that repre sents th e desir ed PGM. PGM1 = [621], PGM2 = [623]

2. Enter the Event Group # (refer to the Liberator PGM table in the Spectra Pr ogr ammi ng Guid e).
If you program the “Foll ows Globa l PGM” event gr oup, it will follow the event programm e d in section [125]

3. Enter the Sub-Group # (refer to the Liberator PGM table in the Spectra Pr o g ramming Guide).

4. Enter the P ar tition # (refer to the Liberator PGM table in the Spectra Programming Guide).

If a PGM’s Delay is pr ogrammed in sec tions [616] o r [617], the corre sponding de-a ctivation event will be
used as another activation event. Also, refer to the Follow Global PGM option des cribed on page 49.

12.6 PGM DELAY (LIBERATOR)

Section [616] = PGM1, [617] = PGM2, 000 = Follows De-activation Event, 001-255 sec., Default = 5 sec.

After PGM activation, the PGM will de-activate after the period programmed here has elapsed. As soon as a delay
value (001-255) is programmed, the PGM De-Activati on Event becomes a second activat ion event.

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12.7 PGM FOLLOWS GLOBAL PGM (LIBERATOR)

Section [610 ]: General Optio ns
Option [3] OF F = P GM1 on Liberato r follows Global PGM Disabled (default)
Option [3] ON = PGM1 on Liberator follows Global PGM Enab led

Option [4] OF F = P GM2 on Liberato r follows Global PGM Disabled (default)
Option [4] ON = PGM2 on Liberator follows Global PGM Enab led

Each PGM on the Liberator Wireless Bus Module can be programmed to follow the events and/or PGM Delay Timer
defined by the Global PGM. This means if the option is enabled, the Liberator ’s PGM will ignore its activati on and
de-activat io n ev ents and timer. Instead i t will foll ow the activat ion and de- act ivat ion events programmed i n section
[124] and [125] and will follow the Global PGM Delay timer programmed in section [068]. For more information, refer
to pages 39 and 40.

12.8 SERIAL NUMBER DISPLAY (LIBERATOR)

Section [630 ]

This feature wi ll display the serial number of any Liberator Motion Detector, Contact Switch or Remote Cont rol on
any Spectra keypad. To do so:

1. Enter section [630]

2. If it is a Liberator Motion D ete c tor or Contac t Switch, pr ess it s ta mper s w it ch. If i t is a Lib erator Rem ot e Contr ol,
press any two buttons on the remote control. The keypads wi ll emit a confirm ati on beep.

3.

LE D Ke ypad s:

digi t press th e

4. Ret ur n to step 2 to continue or press

The s eria l n umber digits wil l a pp ear on e a t a t ime b y illumin atin g the c o rresp o nd ing light. To view th e ne xt

[

ENTER

]

key.

LC D K e ypads:

Then entire serial number wil l appear o n the screen .

[CLEAR]

to exit the Serial Number Display.

After entering section [630], ignore the fi rs t readi ng as it will not be accur at e .

12.9 SIGNAL STRENGTH DISPLAY (LIBERATOR)

Sections [631] to [638]

This feature allows you to determ ine whether th e Lib erator Module w ill eff ect ivel y recei ve signals f rom specif i c wireless
motion detectors and contact switches. Please note that this feature will only work with wireless transmitters that have
already been assigned to an Expansion Input (zone) as described in Wireless Transmitter Assignment on page 47.
After entering the appropriate section as described below, the keypads will display the transmitters relative signal
strength. LED Keypads will illuminate numbers from 1 to 8. LCD keypads will display from 1 to 8 characters on the
LCD screen. A reading of 1 is the weake st and a reading of 8 is strongest. Although, an aver age re adin g of 3 and up is
acceptable. Sometimes moving the transm itter or receiver jus t a little bit will greatly increase the signal reception.

After entering the desired section, ignore the first reading as it will not be accur ate.

Section [631] = Expansion Input 1 = Transmit te r Assigned in secti on [601]
Section [632] = Expansion Input 2 = Transmit te r Assigned in secti on [602]
Section [633] = Expansion Input 3 = Transmit te r Assigned in secti on [603]
Section [634] = Expansion Input 4 = Transmit te r Assigned in secti on [604]
Section [635] = Expansion Input 5 = Transmit te r Assigned in secti on [605]
Section [636] = Expansion Input 6 = Transmit te r Assigned in secti on [606]
Section [637] = Expansion Input 7 = Transmit te r Assigned in secti on [607]
Section [638] = Expansion Input 8 = Transmit te r Assigned in secti on [608]

12.10 RESET LIBERATOR MODULE

Section [640 ]

After entering section [ 640] and pressing

[ENTER]

, the c ontrol panel will reset sections [601] to [623] to default values.

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PAR T 13: ZONE EXPANSION MODULE

The following options and features are only available to program when a

Zone Expansion Bus Module

has been connected to the Spectra
control panel’s communication bus as shown on page 13. The Zone Expansion Modules provide you with up to 4 (SPC-ZX4) or up to eight
(ZX8) additional hardwired inputs and one normally open 50mA PGM output (ZX8 only). A PGM is a programmable output that toggles to its
opposite state (i.e. a normally open PGM will close) when a specific event has occurred in the system. For example, a PGM can be used to
reset smoke detectors, activate bells or strobe lights, open/close garage doors and much more. For information on how to connect t h e re fe r
to Figure 2-8 on page 13. For information on how to program the PGM, refer to sections 13.4 to 13.6 of this manual.

The Zone Expansion Modules do not support the ATZ feature.

13.1 ZONE INPUT ASSIGNMENT (ZONE MODULE)

Section [651 ]: Op ti o ns [1 ] to [8 ] (see below)

After connecting the hardwired detection devices to the Zone Expansion Module’s inputs, you must enable the zone
inputs that ar e being used. To do so e nter section [651] a nd enable the optio ns that corre spond to the modul e’s
zone in puts as shown bel ow. When the option i s OFF, the input is di sabled. The enabled zo ne inputs are then
automatically assigned to an Expansion Input. Each Expansion Input represents a specific zone in the system
depending on the type of Spectra control panel being used and whether the ATZ option is enabled. Once the
module’s zone inputs have been assigned, their associated zones must be programmed as described in Zone
Programming on page 20. You cannot assign more than 8 additional zones to the Spectra System.

NO ATZ WITH ATZ

Op tion [1] ON = E
Op tion [2] ON = E
Op tion [3] ON = E
Op tion [4] ON = E
Op tion [5] ON = E
Op tion [6] ON = E
Op tion [7] ON = E
Op tion [8] ON = E

Section [65 1]

NABLE INPUT
NABLE INPUT
NABLE INPUT
NABLE INPUT
NABLE INPUT
NABLE INPUT
NABLE INPUT
NABLE INPUT

“Z1” =
“Z2” =
“Z3” =
“Z4” =
“Z5” =
“Z6” =
“Z7” =
“Z8” =

EXPANSION INPUT
EXPANSION INPUT
EXPANSION INPUT
EXPANSION INPUT
EXPANSION INPUT
EXPANSION INPUT
EXPANSION INPUT
EXPANSION INPUT

1= Zone 8 Zone 13
2= Zone 9 Zone 14
3= Zone 10 Zone 15
4= Zone 11 Zone 16
5= Zone 12 N/A
6= Zone 13 N/A
7= Zone 14 N/A
8= Zone 15 N/A

Do not assign detect ion devices from different mo dul es to the sam e expansion input. For examp le,
do not assign a wireless transmitter to section [601], then connect a detection device to input Z1 of
the ZX8 and enable option [1] in section [651].

13.2 EOL ZONES (ZONE MODULE)

Se c tion [6 5 0] - Optio n s

Option [1] OF F = Zones do not use EOL resistors (default)
Option [1] ON = Zones require EOL resistors

If all detecti on devices conne ct ed to th e Zone Expansion Module have input termina l s t hat requir e 1KΩ end of line resistors,
turn on option [1]. For more information on the use of EOL resistors, refer to Single Zone Inputs o n pa ge11.

13.3 TAMPER RECOGNITION (ZONE MODULE)

Section [650 ]: Options

Option [2] ON = Tamper Recognition Disabled (default)
Option [2] OF F = Reserves Input “Z1” As T amper Switch Input

The Zone Expansion Modules do not come equipped with a tamper switch. Although, if your installation requires tamper
recognition, enabling this feature will reserve input terminal Z1 of the zone Expansion Module as a tamper input. This allows you
to connect a tamper switch to input Z1 as shown in Figure 2.8 on page 13. When a tamper is detected on the module, it will send
a Zone Tamper report code to the control panel via the communication bus. The Zone Tamper report code will originate from the
zone defined by the Expansion Input (001-008). Please note that the corresponding zone must be programmed (see page 20).

If enabled , do not connect anyt hin g oth er than the tamper switch to input ter minal Z1.

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13.4 PGM ACTIVATION EVENT (ZONE MODULE)

Sections [656]

Thi s f ea ture all ows you to pr ogr am the Zo ne Exp an sion Mod ule t o ac t ivat e i ts P GM wh en a spec ifi c event o ccur s in the
system. T he PGM will remain in its active sta te u ntil the p rog rammed PGM De-Activatio n Event occurs (see below) or when
the PGM Dela y period has elapsed (see below). Also, refer to the Fol low Global PGM opt io n desc ribed on page 49. To
program a PGM A ctiva tion Eve nt:

1. Enter section [656]

2. Enter the Event Group # (refer to the Zone Module PGM table in the Spectra Programming Guide).
If you program the “Foll ows Globa l PGM” event gr oup, it will follow the event programm e d in section [124]

3. Enter the Sub-Group # (refer to the Zone Module PGM table in the Spectra Programmi ng Guid e).

4. Enter the P ar ti t ion # (refer to the Zone Module PGM table in the Spectra Programming Guide).

13.5 PGM DE-ACTIVATION EVENT (ZONE MODULE)

Sections [657]

After PGM activation (see abov e), the PGM will return to its normal state (deactivate) when the programmed PGM De­activation Event occurs. Instead of de-activating the PGM on the occurrence of a specific event, the PGM can de­activate after a programmed period has elapsed, please refer to PGM Delay below.

1. Enter section [657]

2. Enter the Event Group # (refer to the Zone Module PGM table in the Spectra Programming Guide).
If you program the “Foll ows Globa l PGM” event gr oup, it will follow the event programm e d in section [125]

3. Enter the Sub-Group # (refer to the Zone Module PGM table in the Spectra Programmi ng Guid e).

4. Enter the P ar tition # (refer to the Zone Module PGM table in the Spectra Programming Guide).

If a PGM’s Delay is programmed in section [655], the corresponding de-activation event will be used as
another activ ation event. Also, refer to the Follow Global PGM option described on page 49.

13.6 PGM DELAY (ZONE MODULE)

Section [655]: 000 = Follows De-activation Event, 001-255 seconds, Default = 5 seconds

After PGM activation, the PGM will de-activate after the period programmed here has elapsed. As soon as a delay
value (001-255) is programmed, the PGM De-Activati on Event becomes a second activat ion event.

13.7 PGM FOLLOWS GLOBAL PGM (ZONE MODULE)

Section [650 ]: General Optio ns
Option [3] OF F = P GM1 on Liberato r follows Global PGM Disabled (default)
Option [3] ON = PGM1 on Liberator follows Global PGM Enab led

The Zone Expansion Module’s PGM can be programmed to follow the events and/or PGM Delay T imer defined by the Global
PGM. This mean s i f the opt ion i s en abled, t he Zone Mod ules’ s PGM will igno re its act ivat ion an d de-a ctiv ati on event s and
tim er. Inst ead it will fol low t he activ at ion and de -act ivat ion eve nts pr ogra mmed in sect ion [124] and [125 ] and will follow the
Global PGM Delay timer programmed in section [068]. For more information, refer to pages 39 and 40.

13.8 RESET ZONE EXPANSION MODULE

Section [660 ]

After enter i ng se ct ion

[660]

and pres sing

[

ENTER

]

, the control panel will reset sections [650] to [657] to default.

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PART 14: REM OTE CONTROL PROGR AMMING

When using the Liberator Wireless Bus Module with a 1725, 1725EX, 1728 or 1728EX control panel or when using the Spectra
1758 or 1758EX control panel with wireless capability built-in, you can program up to 8 remote controls as shown in the
following sections. The remote controls are programmed the same way whether using a Liberator, 1758 or 1758EX control
panel. The only difference is the way the remote controls are assigned. If using a Liberator module, refer to sect ion 14.3 of this
manual. If using the 1758 or 1758EX control panel, refer to section 14.4.

Each button on the 4-button RF t ransmitt er can perform differen t actio ns depending on how the system is programmed.
These remote cont rols c an transm it a signal up to a maximum of 91 meter s (300ft). The remote controls are powered by two
3V lithium batteries. Occasionally the batteries must be changed as shown in Figure 14-1.

14.1 USER ASSIGNMENT

Section [701 ] to [708]: User Access Co de 001 to 048

When a us er pr esses a button, the recei ver wi ll transmit the assigne d User Access Code to t he control panel. This
means that the remote control only has access to the same user options and partitions defined by the assigned User
Access Code. Assign the User Access Code (001-048) into the section corresponding to the desired remote control,
where sec t ions [701] to [708] represent re mote c ontrols 1 t hrou gh 8 r espec t ivel y ( s ee R emote Control Assignment
on page 53).

14.2 BUTTON PROGRAMMING

Section [711] to [718]

Each but ton or combi nation of buttons on eve ry remote control ca n individual ly programmed to perform spec ific
actio ns (see Figure 14-1). Each section from [711] to [718] represen ts remot e controls 1 through 8 respectively (s ee
Remote Control Assignment on page 53). Each section can be programmed with up to 8 digits. Each digit
represents a button or combination of buttons (see Table 8 on page 53) and each digit can be any value from 1 to D
(see Table 9 on page 53). If a programmed But t on Option does not work , it may be because the User Access Code
assigned to the remote control does not have access to th at feature (Us er Options ) .

Please n ote t hat t he User Cod e assigned t o the rem ot e control (sect i ons [701] to [708]) must have
the same User Optio ns enabled. For example, if you enab le the Force Arming but ton option yo u
must enabl e th e appr opriate Force Arming us er option. Als o, if you enable any of t he Panic but to n
options, you must enabl e the Panic opt ions in the control panel.

Figure 14-1: Remot e Cont r ol s

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Table 8: B u tton Prog ramming

Sections

[711] - [718]

1st Digit = Button A

2nd Digit = Button B

3rd Digit = Button C
4th Digit = Button D
5th Digit = Buttons A & B pressed simultaneously
6th Digit = Buttons C & D pressed simultaneously
7th Digit = Buttons A & C pressed simultaneously
8th Digit = Buttons B & D pressed simultaneously

Table 9: B u tto n Op tions Table

Digit Value = Button Action

1 Regular Arm
2 Stay Arm
3 Instant Arm
4 Force Arm
5Disarm
6 Di sarm when th ere is no alarm
7 Regular Arm and Disarm
8 Gen erate a Panic 1 Alarm (Police)
9 Gen erate a Panic 2 Alarm (Medical )
A Generate a Panic 3 Alarm (Fire)
B Activates any PGMs that have Event Group #07 as their Activation Event
C Activates any PGMs that have Event Group #08 as their Activation Event
D Activates any PGMs that have Event Group #09 as their Activation Event

Button or Button Combination

14.3 REMOTE CONTROL ASSIGNMENT (LIBERATOR ONLY)

Sections [721] to [728]

These sections are used t o assign up to eight remote controls to the system. After assigning a remote control to the
system, you must assign a User Access Code and define w hich actions will be performed by the remote control ’s
buttons as explained on page 52. To as sign a remote contro l, enter the remote con trol’s 6-digit serial number into
the appropr iate s ecti on where sections [721] to [728] represe nt remot e cont rol numb ers 1 t hrou gh 8. Use the Serial
Number Di s p lay method described on page 49 to determine the remote control’s serial number .

14.3.1 D

ELETING REMOTE CONTROLS (LIBERATOR ONLY

To del ete a r emote control, enter a val ue of 000000 into the appr opriate sect ion where sec tions [721] to
[728] represent remo te cont rol numbers 1 through 8 respect ivel y.

)

14.4 REMOTE CONTROL ASSIGNMENT (1758 AND 1758EX ONLY)

Sections [731] to [738]

These sections are used to assign up to eight remote controls to the system. After assigning a remote control to the
system, you must assign a User Access Code and define which actions will be performed by the remote control’s buttons
as explained on page 52. To assign a remote control, enter the appropriate section where sections [731] to [738]
represent remote control numbers 1 through 8. Then press a button on the remote control twice, the keypads will emit a
confirm at i on beep. If you hear a r ej ec tion beep, an err or has o ccurred or th e re mo te contro l h as alr eady been assigned.

14.4.1 DELETING REMOTE CONTROLS (1758 AND 1758EX ONLY)

To delete a remote control, enter the appropriate section where sections [731] to [738] represent remote
contr ol num bers 1 th ro ugh 8, the n pr es s t he [

FORCE

] key.

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PART 15: USER OPERATION

15.1 TROUBLE DISPLAY

The Spectra system continuously monitors fourteen possible trouble conditions. When a trouble condition occurs, the

TBL

[

] button or [
Press the [
lights corresponding to an existing trouble condition will illuminate on the LED keypads (see Table 10) or the
appropriate trouble message will appear on the LCD keypad. Pr ess the [

TBL

TRBL

] indicat or will illumin ate on the LED keypads or “T rou ble” will appear on the LCD keypad’s screen.

TRBL

] or [

] button to switch to the Trouble Display. The [

TBL

] button or [

CLEAR

] button to exit the Trouble Displ ay .

TRBL

] indicat or will flas h and

Please note that the keypad can be programmed to emit a “
condit ion has occur red. Pres sing the [

TBL

] or [

TRBL

] button will stop the “beeping”.

BEEP

” every 5 seconds whenever a new trouble

Table 10: Tro uble List

LED # Descriptio n Details

[1] No/Low Battery Failure

[2] Wireless Transm itter

Low Battery

[3] Power Failure Upon power failure, the A C LED on all keypads will turn off. The control panel can

[4] Bell Disconnected There is no bell or siren connected to the bell output terminals of the control panel. If you

[5]

[6]

[7] Communicat or Report Fail
[8] Timer Loss The control panel’s interna l clock must be re-progra mmed. To re-program the timer

[9]

[10] Telephone Line M onitoring If the Telephone Line Monitoring (TLM) feature is enabled (see s ection [135]), this trou-

[

STAY] OR

[11]

[

FORCE

or [1 6]

[

BYP] OR

[12]

[

MEM] OR

[13]

Maximum Bel l Cur re nt The

Maximum Auxiliary Current The auxiliary ou tput uses a fuseless circuit to protect the power supply aga inst current

Tamper/Z one Wiring Fail

Fir e Loop Trouble Den otes a wirin g problem on zone 3, if defined as a Fir e Zone .

]

Keypad Fault If the keypad is no longer communicating with the control panel, the [

Module Loss

Wireless Transmitter
Sup e r vi si o n Loss

The control panel performs a dynamic battery test under load every 60 seconds. This trou­ble indicates that the back-up battery is disconnected or that the battery should be
replaced, as it will not provide adequate back-up current in case of AC loss. This trouble
will also appear when the control panel is running on battery power and the battery voltage
has dropped to 10.5 volts or lower. This means the battery must be recharged or replaced.

This means the battery voltage of a Lib erator wire less t ransm itte r has dropped to 6.5V
or less. Als o, the yellow LED on the transmitter can flash to indicate this tro uble. The
battery sh ou ld be replaced.

transmit the report code programmed in section [205]. This report code can be delayed
by programming a Power Failure Report Delay in section [086]. The AC LED turns back
on as soon as power is restored.

are not using the

BELL

exceeds 3A (1725, 1725EX, 1728 and 1728EX) or 2.5A (1758 and 1758EX). After
opening t he sho rt or re ducing the load, the bell cur rent is restored upon the fol lowing
alarm generation. This trouble indicator will only appear when a condition has occurred
that w ould activ ate the bell output (e. g. duri ng an a larm).

overload and automatica lly shuts down if the current exceeds 1.1A. Af ter opening the
short o r reducing the load, the panel will restore power to the auxiliary output.

The control panel has failed all attempts to communicate with the central monitoring station.

press the [8] key followed by the current time using the 24-hour clock (i.e. 8:30PM =
20:30).

If the Tamper Recognition options are enabled (see page 29), this trouble indicates a wiring
problem on one or more zones or that the cover has been removed on one or more wireless
transmitters. In order to provide line short recognition the zone connections must have EOL
resistors. If you press the [9] key, the keypad will display which zones are in trouble.

ble indicates that the control panel has not detected the presence of a telephone line for
30 se conds.

flash, the [
keypad will emit four consecutive beeps at 5-second intervals. Press any key on the
keypad to terminate the “beeping” sequence. When communication has been restored,
the system will revert to previous status.

A Liberator or zone module is no longer communicating with the control panel.

One or m ore wireless tran sm itters are no lon ger com m unica ting with the re ceiver . If you pre ss

MEM

] key , the keyp ad will display which zones are in trouble .

the [

BELL

, connect a 1KΩ resistor across the bell terminals.

output uses a fu seless circuit and will aut omat icall y shut down if the current

TBL

] or [

FORCE

] key will illu mi nate (the LC D key pad displ ay s “ Ke yp ad Fa ul t ” ) an d t he

TRBL

] will

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15.2 PARTITIONING

The Spectra system is equipped with a partitioning feature which can divide the alarm system into two distinct areas
identif ied as Parti tion 1 and Partition 2. Pa rtit ioning can be used in i nstal lations where shared se curity system s ar e
more practical, such as a home office or warehouse building. If the system is not partitioned, all User Codes and

features will be recognized as belonging to partition 1. Zones manually assigned to partition 2 will no longer
function.

How does a partition ed system work?

• User s can only ar m /di sarm par ti tio ns to which they have be en assigned.

• Only zones assigned to Partition 1 will arm/dis arm whe n Partition 1 is armed or disarmed .

• Only zones assigned to Partition 2 will arm/dis arm whe n Partition 2 is armed or disarmed .

• Som e of th e system’s featur es can be pr o gr am m ed separa tel y for each partit ion.

15.3 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:

System Master Code

can arm or disarm any partition using any arming method and c an create, modify or delete any

User Acces s Code. Only the System M aster C ode ca n mo di fy or de le te User Ac cess C odes assigne d to bot h par titions.
Master Code 1 is permanent ly assigne d to pa rtition 1 and can be used to create, m odify o r delete User Access

Codes that are assigned to partition 1.

Master Code 2

is permanently as signed to partition 2 (except when partitioning is disabled, Master Code 2 will be assigne d

to partition 1) and can be used to create, mo dify or delete User A c cess Co d es that are assigned to the same partition.

45 User Access Codes (including 1 Duress code)

How Do I Program Access Codes?

1) Press [

2) Key in the [

3) Key in 3-digit

4) Key in new 4 or 6-digit

[

ENTER

]

SYSTEM MASTER CODE

[SECTION]

ENTER

] fla s h e s . R eturn to s te p 3

MASTER CODE

] or [

(see Table below)

[ACCESS CODE]

]

How Do I Delete Access Codes?

1) Repeat steps 1 to 3 (see above)

2) Press the
6 times) until the keypad emits a "

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

[FORC E]

button once for eac h digit in the access code (4 or

CONFIRMATION BEEP

"

15.4 DISARMING & DEACTIVATING AN ALARM

To disarm an already armed system or to deactivate an alarm simply key in a valid access code. Program a
designat ed ent ry/exit point , such as the front door or the garage door wi th an Entry Delay Timer. When these entry/
exit point are opened (breached), it will set off a timer. The system will not generate an alarm until this timer elapses,
giving user s enough time to enter the pr emises and disarm the syst em. Any user can disarm the system, except
users have been assigne d the Arm Only Option.

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How Do I Disarm the System or Deactivate an Alarm?

1) Key in your

The arm or alarm indication will turn off and the keypad will emit a

CONFIRMATION BEEP

“

IF YOU HAVE ACCESS TO BOTH PARTITIONS:

2) Press the button corresponding to the partition you wish to Disarm or
to Disarm both partitions, press the [1] key then after the confirmation
beep press the [2] key.

15.5 REGULAR ARMING

This method , commonly used for day- to-day arming, will arm all the zones in the selected partiti on. If you make a
mistake, the keypad will emit a "
indica tion will t urn on and the Exit Delay will be initiat ed. Ple ase note that Regular Arming ca n also be activat ed
using Auto-Arming, a Keyswitch or using One-Touch Arming.

How Do I Regular Arm?

1) G r ee n “

2) Key in a valid [

IF YOU HAVE ACCESS TO BOTH PARTITIONS:

3) Press the button corresponding to the partition you wish to Arm. To

READY

partitio ned, in wh ich case al l zone s in t he de si red partit i on mus t be close d.

Arm both partitions, press the [1] key then after the confirmation beep
press the [2] key.

[ACCESS CODE]

”.

REJECTION BEEP

” indicato r mus t be illumin ate d. U nle ss the sys tem is

ACCESS CODE

". When you have correctly armed the system, the appropriate "

]

ARM

"

15.6 STAY ARMING

This method allows users to remain in the protected area while partially arming the system. For example, when
going to sleep at night, entry/exit points like doors and windows can be armed while other zones like motion
detectors remain deactivated. Please note that Fire Zones can not be bypassed.

How Do I St a y Ar m?

1) All zones in the desired partition (except Stay Zones) mus t be c l os ed.

2) Press the [

3) Key in a valid [

IF YOU HAVE ACCESS TO BOTH PARTITIONS:

4) Press the button corresponding to the partition you wish to Stay Arm.
To Stay Arm both partitio ns, press the [1] key then after the
confirmation beep press the [2] key.

If you m ak e a mistake, the keypad will emit a "
the a ppro priate “

ARM

or “

”

activa ted using Auto-Arming, Keyswitch A rming or using One- Touch Arming. Also note that the User Co de m ust
have the Stay Arming Option enabled.

15.7 INSTANT ARMING

After Stay Arming the system and during its Exit Delay, press and hold the
should hear a "

CONFIRMATION BEEP

STAY

] button

ACCESS CODE

indicatio n wi ll appear and the Exit Delay will be ini tiated. S tay Arming can also be

”

STAY

]

REJECTI O N BEEP

". When you have correc t ly Stay Armed the system,

[STAY]

button for 3 s econds. Yo u

". This will switch all armed zones to Instant zones.

If you have access t o both partitions:
To I ns tan t Arm one partition, pres s [
To I ns tan t Arm both partitions, press [

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STAY

ACCESS CODE

] + [

ACCESS CODE

] + [

SELECT PARTITION

] + [

] + [

] + [1] + [2] + press & hold [

CLEAR

] + press & hold [

STAY

]

STAY

]

15.8 FORCE ARMING

F o rc e Arming allows users to rapidly arm the system, without having to wait for all zones in the system to be closed.
Force Armi ng is commonly used when a m otion detect or is protectin g the area oc cupied by a keypad. Therefore,

when arming the system, if the motion detector is set as a Force Zone, the control panel will ignor e the zone and
allow users to arm the system even if the zone is open. Any open Force Zones at the time of arming will be
consider ed "deactivated" by the control panel. If dur ing t his period a "deactivated" zone is closed, the c ont rol panel
will revert that zone to "active" status, hence, will generate an alarm if breached.

How Do I Force Ar m ?

1) All zones in the d es i r ed partition (exc ept Force Zo nes) must be closed.

2) Press the [

3) Key in a valid [
IF YOU HAVE ACCESS TO BOTH PARTITIONS:

4) Press the butt on corresponding to the par tition you wish to Arm. To

Arm both partitions, press t he [1] key then after the confir mation beep
press the [2] key.

FORCE

] button

ACCESS CODE

]

If you make a mistake, the keypad will emit a "

REJECTION BEEP

indica tion will appear and the Exit Delay will be initiated . Please note th at Force Ar ming can also be activated using
One-Touch Force Arming. Also note that t he Access Code must have the Force Arming Opt io n enabled.

15.9 MANUAL BYPASS PROGRAMMING

Manual Bypass Programming allows users to program the alarm system to ignore ("deactivate") specified zones the
next time the system is armed. Please note that Fire Zones can not be bypassed and that Manual Bypass
Programming can also be activated using One-Touch Bypass Programming.

How do I Program Bypass En tri es?

1) Press the [

2) Key in a valid [

3) Select one or more [

4) Once you have entered the desired bypass entries, press the [

button to accept these entries.

*If you have access to both partitions, press the button corresponding to the desired partition. The Access Code
must have the Bypass Programming Option enabled.

15.9.1 BYPASS RECALL FEATURE

After disarming the system, the control panel will erase the bypass entries. By using the Bypass R ecall
Feature, you can reinstate the previous bypass entries saved in memory. This eliminates the need to

manually program the bypass entries every time you arm the system.

BYP

] button.

ACCESS CODE

]*

ZONES

] you wish to bypass

". When correctly Fo rce Armed, the appropriate "

ENTER

]

ARM

"

How Do I Recall Bypass Entries?

1) Press the [

2) Key in your [

3) Press the [

4) Press the [

*If yo u ha ve ac ce ss to bot h par ti tio ns, pre ss th e bu tto n co rre spo nd ing to th e des ir ed
partition. The Access Code must have the Bypass Programming Option enabled.

15.10 ONE-TOUCH ARMING

One-Touch Armin g a llows users to arm the system without the use of an access code, simply press and hol d a
button. One-Touch Arming can be used to allow specific individuals like service personnel (i.e. cleaners,
maintenance) to arm the system when leaving the protected area, without giving them access to any other alarm
system operations.

BYP

] button.

ACCESS CODE

BYP

] button. Previously bypassed zones will illuminate.

ENTER

] button.

]*

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One-Touch Regula r Armin g
Press and hold the [

ENTER

] button for 3 seco nds* to arm all zones in the partition.

One-Touch Force Armin g
Press and hold the [

FORCE

] button for 3 seconds* to bypass any open Force Zones.

One-Touch Bypass Progr am m ing
Press and hold the [

BYP

] button for 3 seconds* to access Bypass Programmi ng Mode .

One-Touch Stay Arming
Press and hold the [

STAY

] button for 3 seconds* to arm all zones not defined as Stay Zones.

Fast Exit - When the system is already Stay Armed:

To Exit and Stay Arm: Press and hold the [
At the end of the Exit Dela y period, the system will return to Stay Arming.
To Exit and Regular Arm: Press and hol d the [
mode. At the end of the Exit Delay period, the control panel will switch to Regular Arming.
To Exit and Forc e Arm: Press and hold the [
mode. At the end of the Exit Delay period, the control panel will switch to Forc e Armi ng.

* If you have access to both partitions after activating a one-touch feature, press the button corresponding to the

desired partition. To select both partiti ons, press the [1] key then after the confirmation beep press the [2] key.

15.11 KEYSWITCH ARMING

A keyswitch can be used to arm and disarm the system. Assign the keyswitch to a specific partition and program the
keyswitch to Stay or Regular Arm the assigned partition. Also program the keyswitch to 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 "of f" position. Repeatin g this sequence will disarm the sy stem.

STAY

] button for 3 seconds*. The system will switch to Exit Delay mode.

ENTER

] button for 3 seconds*. The syst em will switch to E xit Del ay

FORCE

] button for 3 seconds*. The system will switch t o Exit Del ay

15.12 PANIC ALARMS

In case of emergency , the S p ectra system provides up to three panic alarms. These pani c alarms, if programmed, wi ll
immediately generate an alarm after pressing and holdi ng two specific buttons for two second s, as described below.

Press and hold buttons [1] and [3] for a panic alarm.
Press and hold buttons [4] and [6] for a panic or medical alarm.
Press and hold buttons [7] and [9] for a panic or fire alarm.

15.13 AUTO-ARMING

You can pr ogram the Spectra alarm panel to automatically arm upon the following two conditions. The user is only
allowed to program the Auto Arm Timer. Please note that the control panel will enter a 60-second Exit Delay period

before arming the system. At this point, Auto-Arming can be cancelled by entering a valid access code.

15.14 ALARM MEMORY DISPLAY

A record of all alarm situat ions that occur will be st ored i n memory. After disarming the system, pressing the [
button wi ll displ ay whi ch zones w ere in al arm dur ing the al ar m peri od. To exit the Alarm Memory Display, press the

CLEAR

[

] button. The contro l panel will erase the contents of the alarm memory every time the system is armed.

MEM

]

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15.15 PROGRAMMING CHI ME ZONES

This feature allows u sers to p r ogram whic h zon es will be " Chim e Ena bled". A "Chime Enabled" z one will c au se the ke ypad
to emit a rapid intermittent beep tone (

BEEP-BEEP-BEEP-BEEP

be Chime P r og ra mmed separately. Keyp ad c hi m es m us t b e re -p ro gr am m ed if th e sy st em su ffer s a tota l pow er l oss .

10-Zo ne LED Keypad:

Press and hold any button from

[1]

to

[10]

for 3 seconds to activate or deactivate Chiming for zones 1 to 10. For
example, press and hold the [1] button to enable chiming on zone 1. If after pressing and holding a button, the key pad
emits a confirmation beep, this means the chime feature has been enabled for that zone. If the keypad emits a rejection
beep, this me ans th e chime fe atur e has been disabl ed f or t he corres ponding zone.

16-Zo ne LED Keypad:

Press a nd hold the [9] button. Enter the 2-di git ( 01 to 16) zone num ber(s) . When the correspondi ng LED is on, t he
zone is chi med. When the correspondi ng LED is o ff, the zone is unchim ed. When t he desired zones are chimed,
press [

ENTER

].

LCD Keypa d :

Press and hold the [9] button. Enter the 2-digit (01 t o 16) zone number(s), or use the arrow keys to scroll through
the zones. and when the appropriate zone is displayed, press the [
chimed, pres s [

ENTER

].

15.16 KEYPAD MUTING

Press and hold the
only “beep” when a button is pressed or when the k eypad emits a rejecti on or confirmation beep. All other “beep”
functions ar e disabl ed.

[CLEAR]

button for 3 seconds to enable or disable keypad mu ting. When mu ted, the keypad wi ll

) advis i ng th e user every tim e it i s opened. Each keypad must

FNC

1] button. When the desired zones are

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UL WARNING

All outputs are C lass 2 or power-limited, except for the battery terminal.The Class 2 and power-limited fire alarm circuits shall be install ed using CL3, CL3R,
CL3P, or substitute cable permitted by the National Electri cal Code, ANSI/NF PA 70.

FCC WARNINGS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules subpart D and CS-03. Inside the cover of this equipment is a label that contains, among other
information, the FCC registration number of this equipment.

NOTIFICATION TO TELEPHONE COMPANY

Upon request , cust om er shall notify telepho ne com pany of pa rticul ar line to w hich t he connect ion will be made, and pr ovide the FCC registration number and
the ringer equival ence of the protecti ve circu it.

FCC REGISTRATION NUMBER:5A7CAN-22633 - AL - E
RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER:0.1B (U.S. & Canada)
USOC JACK: RJ31X (USA), CA31A (CANADA)

TELEPHONE CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS

Except for telephone company-provided ringers, all connections to the telephone network shall be made through standard plugs and telephone company­provided jacks, or equivalent, in such a manner as to allow for easy, immediate disconnection of terminal equipment. Standard jacks shall be so arranged
that, if plug connected thereto is withdrawn, no interference to operation of equipment at customer's premises which remains connected to telephone
network shall occ ur by reason of such withdrawal.

INCIDENCE OF HARM

Should terminal equipment/protective circuitry cause harm to telephone network, telephone company shall, where practicable, notify customer that
temporary disconnection of service may be required; however, where prior notice is not practicable, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue
service if acti on is deemed r easonable in cir cumstances . In case of t emp orary di sconti nuance, telephone compa ny shall prompt ly notify cust omer and will be
given opportuni ty to correct the situation.

CHANGES IN TELEPHONE COMPANY EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES

The telephone company may make changes in its communication facilities, equipment operations or procedures, where such actions are reasonably
required and proper in its business. Should any such changes render customer's t erminal equipment incompatible with the telephone company facilities, the
customer shal l be given adequate notice to effect the modificat ion s to maintain uninter rupted ser vice.

GENERAL

This equipment shall not be used on coin telephone lines. Connection to par ty line service is subject to state tariffs.

RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER (REN)

The ren is useful to determine the quantity of devices that you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devi ces ring when your
telephone num ber is call ed. In most, but not all areas, sum of the ren' s of all devices connected to one line should not exceed f ive ( 5.0). To be certain of the
number of devices that you may connect to your line, you may want to contact your local telephone company .

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITY

If you experi ence troubl e wi th this te lephon e equipment, please cont act fac ilit y indi cated below f or informat ion on obt ain ing service or re pairs. Th e tel ephone
company may ask that you disconne ct this equipment from network unti l problem is correct ed or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioni ng.

FCC PART 15, WARNINGS INFORMATION TO USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the l imits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructi ons, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee t hat interference will not occur in a particul ar instal lation. If this equipment does caus e har mful interf eren c e to equipmen t intermitt ent ly , the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: (1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; (2) incr ease the
separation betwe en the equipme nt and receiver ; (3) connect the equipm ent to an outlet on a circuit other tha n the one to which the receiver is connected, or
(4) consul t the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for assistance.

CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by PARADOX SECURITY SYSTEMS could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.

WARRANTY

The Seller warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year (except as indicated
otherwis e). Except as specif ical ly stated her ein, all express or impli ed warran ti es whats oever , statutory or otherwise, includ ing witho ut limita tion, any impl ied
warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly excluded. Because Seller does not install or connect the products and
because the prod uc ts may be used in conjunction with products not manufactured by S ell er . Sel ler cannot guarant ee t he per form ance of the security system.
Seller obligation and liability under thi s warr anty i s expre s sly limite d to repairing or replacing, at Seller's option, any product not meeting the speci fic ations. In
no event shal l the Seller be li able to the buyer or any other person f or an y loss or damag es whet her direct or indi r ect or consequent ial or incidenta l, includ ing
without limitation, any damages for lost profits stolen goods , or claims by any other party, caused by defective goods or otherwis e arising from the improper,
incorrect or otherwise f ault y insta llati on or use of the merchandise sold.

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ATTACHMENT LIMIT ATION NOTICE

The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain t elecommunications network protecti ve,
operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user 's satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to t he facilities of the local telecommunications company. The
equipment must also be install ed using an accept able method of connection. The custo mer should be aware that compliance with the above condi tions may
not prevent degradat ion of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made
by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the
equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe
system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician,
as appropriate.

The Load N umber (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the
device, to prevent over loadi ng. The te rmina ti on on a loo p may consist of any combi nati on of devices subject only t o the requi re ment th at the total of the Load
Numbers of all of the devices does not exceed 100.

Industry C anada cer t ificat ion i s only applicable to installation of devi ces whic h include transform ers ap prove d by the C anadi an St andar ds Association (CSA) .

RES TRICTIO NS CONCERNA NT LE RACCORDEM E NT DE MATÉ RIEL
L'étiquette d'Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme à certaines nor mes de protection,
d'exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications. Le Ministère garantir toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de
l'utilisateur.

Avant d'installer ce matériel, l'utilisateur doit s'assurer qu'il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l'ent reprise locale de télécommunication. De plus,
le matériel doit être installé en suivant une méthode acceptable de raccordement. L'abonné ne doit pas oublier qu'il est possible que la conformité aux
conditions énoncées c i-dessus n' em pêchent pas la dégra dation du servi ce dans certaines situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être effectuées par un centre de service d'entretien canadien autorisé désigné par le fournisseur. La
compagnie de télécommunications peut demander à l'utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par
l'utilis ateu r ou à cause d'un mauvais fonctionnem ent .

Pour sa propre protection, l'utilisateur doit s'assurer que tous les fils de mise à la t erre de la source d'energie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des
canalisations d'eau métalliques, s'il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cet te précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales.

AVERTISSEMENT: L'utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à une service d'inspection des i nstallations
électri ques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.

"L'indice de charge ( IC) assigné à chaque dispositif indique, pour éviter toute surcharge, le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut être raccordée à un
circuit téléphonique bouclé utilisé par ce dispositif. La terminaison du circuit bouclé peut être constituée de n'importe quelle combinaison de dispositifs,
pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de l'ensemble des dispositifs ne dépas se pas 100.

La certification d'Industrie Canada s'applique seulement aux installations d'appareils utilisant un transformateur approuvé par l'Association Canadienne de
Normalisation (CSA).

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INDEX

Numerics

24Hr. Buzzer Zone 23
24Hr. Delayed Fire Zone 23
24Hr. Standard Fi re Zone 22

A

AC Power 8
Access Code Length 17
Access Code Programming 55
Access Codes 17
Account Numbers 35
Ademco Contact ID 35
Ademco Contact ID Options 35
Ademco Express 35
Adjust Clock 41
Alarm Memory Disp lay 58
Alarm Options 29
Alarm Relay 10
Alarm Relay Options 40
Alarm Report Code Transmission, Delay 24
Alarm Types 24
Alternate Dial Option 37
Answer Upload/Dow nloa d Software 43
Answer WinLoad Software 46
Answering Machine Overr ide 45
Arm On ly 18
Arming and Disarming Options 26
Arming Report Codes 32
Assigning Wirele s s Transmit te rs 47
Assigning Zone Inputs (Zone Module) 50
ATZ- Zone Doubling 25
Auto Event Buffer Transmission 46
Auto Force Arming 26
Au to Tes t Report 37
Auto-Arming On No Movement 27
Auto -A rming On Time 26
Au to -A rming Opti o n s 27
Auxiliary Power 9

B

Back up Battery 9
Battery Charge Current 41
Battery, Back up 9
Beep On Exit Delay 27
Beep On Trouble 42
Bell Cut-Off Timer 29
Bell on Communication Fai lure 37
Bell Output Connection 9
Bell Squawk On Arm/Disarm With Keypad 28
Bell Squawk On Arm/disarm with Remote Control 28
Burglary Zones, 24 Hr. 22
Button Programming (R emo te Controls) 52
Buzzer Zone 23
Bypass Options, Supe rvis ion 44
Bypass Programmi ng 57
Bypass Recall Featur e 57
Bypass Zones 23

C

Call Back Feature 46
Call Upload/Download Sof t ware 43
Call WinLoad Software 45
Cancel Com munica tion 43
Central Station Telep hone Num ber s 34
Charge Current 41
Chime Zones 59
Clock 41
Clock Adjust 41
Connecting

Bells or Si rens 9
Double Zone Inputs 12
Fire Zones 12
Keypad Zones 10
Keypads 10
Keyswitches 10
Liberator SPC-319 Wireless Bus M odule 13
PGMs 10
Single Zone Inputs 11
Telephone Line s 9
Zone Expansion Module ( SPC-ZX 4/Z X8) 13

Co n ta c t ID Op tions 35
Current Consumption Table 9

D

Data Dis play Mo de 16
Delay Before Alarm Report Code Transmission 24
Delay Between Dialing Attempts 37
Delay Power Failure Report 37
Dela y , Pa ger Report 38
Delayed Fire Zone 23
Deleting Remote Controls (1758/EX only) 53
Deleting Remote Controls (Liberator only) 53
Dial Tone Delay 37
Dialer settings 31
Dialing Attempts 37
Dialing Method 36
Disarm Reporting Optio ns 38
Disarming 55
Dis pla y Se rial Number 49
Dis pla y Signa l Stren g th 49
Double Zone Inputs 12
Duress Code 19

E

Earth Ground 8
Entry Delay 21
EOL Zones 25
EOL Zones (Zone Module) 50
Event Buffer Transmission 46
Ev e n t Call Dire c tion 36
Exit Delay 27
Expansion Input 20

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F

Feature Select Programming Method 15
Fire Circuits 12
Fire Zone, Delaye d 23
Fire Zone, Standard 24 Hr. 22
Follow Zones 22
Forc e Arming 57
Force Zones 24

G

Global PGM 39
Ground 8

H

Hard ware Reset 41

I

Input Speed 25
Installation 7
Installer Code 17
Installer Lock 41
Installer Quick Functions Keys 42
Installer Test Mode 42
Instant Arming 56
Intellizone 24

K

Key . See Me mory Card
Keypad Audible Trouble Warning 42
Keypad Installation 10
Keypad Muting 59
Keypad Panic Options 30
Keypad Tamper Supervision 42
Keypad Zone Connection 10
Keyswitch Arming 58
Keyswitch Connections 10
Keyswitch Options 24
Keyswitch Zone 22

L

Length of Access Codes 17
Liberator Module 47
Liberator SPC-319 Wireless Bus M odule Installation 13
Liberator Wireless Bus Module Supervision 43
Location and Mounting 7
Lock Master Code 19

M

Manual Bypass Program ming 57
Maximum Dialing Attempts 37
Memory Card 16
Memory Display 58
Mounting 7
Multiple Feature Sele c t Programming Method 15
Muting 59

N

No Armi ng On Battery Fa il 26
No Arming on Supervision Loss 44
No Arming On Tamper Trouble 26
No Audible Feedback Upon Stay Arming 28
No Exit Dela y When Arm ing with Re mote Control 28
No M oveme nt A u to-Arming 27
Normal State, PGMs 40
Number of Rings 45

O

On-Board Tamper Recognition (Liberator) 48
One-Touch Arming 27, 57
Options

Alarm 29
Arming and Disarming 26
Auto-Arming 27
Keyswitch 24
User code 17
Zone 23

Override Answering Machine 45

P

Pager De lay 38
Pager Reporting Forma t 36
Panel Answer Options 45
Pa n e l Ide n tifier 45
Panic Alarms 58
Pa n ic Op tions 30
Partition Account Numbers 35
Partition Assign ment, Zone 23
Partitioning 41
PC Password 45
PC Telephone Number 45
PGM (Control Panel)

Activation Even t 39
Deactivation Event 39
PGM Del ay 40
Strobe Options 40

PG M (Lib e rator)

Activation event 48
Deactivation Event 48
PGM Del ay 48
PGM Follows Global PGM 49

PGM (Zone Module)

Activation event 51
Deactivation Event 51
PGM Del ay 51
PGM Follows Global PGM 51

PGM Activation, User code Option 18
PGM Type 40
Power 8
Power Failure Report Delay 37
Programmable Output Connections 10
Programmable Outputs 39
Programming Access Codes 55
Programming Chime Zones 59
Programming Methods 15
Pu ls e Ra tio 36

SPECTRA SERIES 63

Q

Quick Arming 27
Quick Functions Keys (Insta lle r) 42

R

Real-Time Clock 41
Recall Bypass 57
Recent Cl os e De la y 37
Recycle Alarm 29
Regular Arming 56
Regular Arming Switches to Forc e Armi ng 26
Remote Control Assignment 53
Remote Control Programming 52
Remote Controls

Button Programming 52
User Assignment 52

Remote Controls, Deleti ng (17 58/EX only) 53
Remote Controls, Deleti ng (Liber ato r only) 53
Report Codes 32
Reporting and Dialer settings 31
Reporting Form ats 35
Re-Program All Expan sion Modules 44
Reset Liberator Module 49
Reset Zone Expansion Modu le 51
Re s e t , Ha rdware 41
Restrict Arming On Battery Fail 26
Restrict Arming on Supervisi on Loss 44
Restrict Arming On Tamper Tro uble 26
Rings 45

S

Serial Number Display 49
Signal Strength display 49
Single Zone Inputs 11
Software, Upload/ downl oad 15
SPC-319 Installation 13
SPC- ZX4 /ZX8 Ins tallation 13
Special Alarm Report Codes 33
Special Arming Report Codes 32
Special Disarmi ng Report Codes 33
Special Report ing Cod es 34
Standard 24Hr. Fi re Zone 22
Stay Arming 56
Stay Zones 23
Strobe Options 40
Supervision Bypass Options 44
Supervision Optio ns (Liberator ) 47
Supervision Options, Wireless Transmit ter 43
Switch to Stay Arming 26

System Master Code 17
System Rea l-Time Clock 41
System Settings 41
System Trouble Repor t Codes 34
System Trouble Restore Codes 34

T

Tamper Bypass Options 29
Tamper Recognition 29
Tamper Recognition (Liberator) 48
Tamper Recognition (Zone Module) 50
Telephone Line Connection 9
Telephone Line Monitoring (TLM ) 38
Telephone Number, PC 45
Telephone Numbers 34
Tes t Rep ort, Aut o ma ti c 37
Test Report, Manual 42
Timed Auto-Arming 26
Trouble Display 54

U

Upload/Download Software 15
User Assignment (Remote Cont r ols) 52
User Code Options 17
User Operation 54

W

Winload Software 15
Wir ele s s Module Insta llatio n 13
Wireless Transmitter Assignment 47
Wireless Transm itter Low Battery Super visi on 43
Wireless Transm it ter Superv isi on Options 43

Z

Zone Alarm Report Codes 33
Zone Alarm Restore Repor t Codes 33
Zone Doubling 25
Zone Expansion Module 50
Zone Expansion Module ( SPC-ZX 4/Z X8) Inst all ation 13
Zone Expansion Module Supe rvi sion 43
Zone Input Assignm ent 50
Zone Options 23
Zone Partition Assig nmen t 23
Zone Programmi ng 20
Zone Restore Report Opti ons 38
Zone Speed 25
Zone Tamper Report Code s 33
Zone Tamper Restore Repo rt Codes 33

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