Paradox Spectra 1759EX V1.0 Reference & Installation Manual

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SPECTRA SERIES 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................. 3 Features.............................................................................................. 3 Specifications...................................................................................... 3 Detectors, Keypads and Expansion Modules ..................................... 4 INSTALLATION .................................................. 6 Loc ...

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PC Password .................................................................................... 45 PC Telephone Number ..................................................................... 45 Call WinLoad Software ..................................................................... 45 Answer WinLoad Software ............................................................... 45 Auto Event Buffer Transmission .............. ...

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PART 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 FEATURES • Up to 15 fully programmable zones • Two completely independent partitions. Many of the features and options in the Spectra System can be independently set for each partition such as event reporting, entry/exit delay, auto-arming and many more. All zones, the keyswitches and all user codes are assigned to specific partitions, which makes this a true partitioned system. • Communication bus facilita ...

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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 products, please contact your local Paradox distributor 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 disp ...

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1.3.6 PRINTER MODULE The Printer Module (APR3-PRT1) provides you with the ability to automatically print events as they occur in the system or the events can be stored in the module’s event buffer so you can print the events manually. The events can be sent to a dot matrix printer or can be viewed and printed from a computer. Includes a 50mA PGM output. Due to its Auto-Panel Recognition feature, modules with the APR3- prefix are compat ...

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PART 2: INSTALLATION 2.1 LOCATION AND MOUNTING Before mounting the cabinet, push the five white nylon mounting studs into the back of the cabinet. Pull all cables into the cabinet and prepare them for connection before mounting the circuit board into the back of the cabinet. Select a centralized installation site on the main floor that isn't easily accessible to intruders and leave at least 2in. (5cm) around the panel bo ...

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Figure 2.2: Spectra 1759EX Control Panel Overview For the keypad’s zone, EOL and tamper configurations, refer to Configuring The LED Keypads on page 12. Refer to Single Zone Inputs on page 9 Refer to AC Power and Backup Battery Connections on page 6. To connect the 5A Alarm Relay and the PGMs, refer to Relay and PGM Connections on page 9. To connect AC power, refer to AC Power and Backup Battery Connections on page 6. ...

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2.5 AUXILIARY POWER TERMINALS The auxiliary power supply terminals can be used to power motion detectors, keypads and other modules or accessories in the security system. A fuseless circuit protects the power supply against current overload and automatically shuts down if the current exceeds 1.1A. If this occurs, the Maximum Auxiliary Current failure will appear in the keypads’ Trouble Display (see page 47). Therefore, ...

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Figure 2.3: Relay and PGM Connections 2.9 SINGLE ZONE INPUTS Detection devices such as motion detectors and door contacts are connected to the control panel's zone input terminals. Figure 2.4 (below) demonstrates single zone input terminal connections recognized by Spectra. Once connected, the associated zone's parameters must be defined. For details refer to Zone Programming on page 16. Figure 2.4: Single Zone Input Connections 2.10 K ...

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Each keypad has one zone input terminal, allowing you to connect one motion detector or door contact directly to a keypad. The keypad can then communicate the status of the zone to the control panel. A maximum of two keypad zones can be used with each control panel. After connecting the device, the zone's parameters must be defined. For details on zone recognition and Zone Programming refer to page 16. Also, refer to th ...

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PART 3: PROGRAMMING METHODS 3.1 WINLOAD SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS Program the Spectra Series control panels remotely or on-site using the Winload Software for Windows®. For more information, contact your local Paradox Distributor or visit our web site at http://www.paradox.ca. If you are using the WinLoad software, you must program the features explained on pages 45 and 46. 3.2 PROGRAMMING USING A KEYPAD Use the supplied Spectra 1759EX Prog ...

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Figure 3.1: Data Display Mode (LED Keypads Only) 3.3 CONFIGURING THE LED KEYPADS Depending on the version of the keypad, two methods can be used to configure the LED keypads (1686H, 1686V and 1689): 3.3.1 CONFIGURING THE 1686H, 1686V AND 1689 KEYPADS V2.0 OR HIGHER The keypad’s zone number, EOL definition and tamper switch are programmed through the control panel’s programming mode. To do so: PLEASE NOTE: After two ...

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PLEASE NOTE: The keypad can be ordered with or without a tamper switch. If the keypad has no tamper switch, key [3] will be OFF by default. If the keypad has a tamper switch, key [3] will be ON by default. 3.3.2 CONFIGURING THE 1686H, 1686V AND 1689 KEYPADS PRIOR TO V2.0 The keypad’s zone number and EOL definition are defined through the jumpers located on the PCB board. The jumpers are as follows: J1 - Keypad Zone Select Jumper Jumpe ...

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PART 4: ACCESS CODES The Spectra 1759EX control panel supports the following access codes: 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 access codes can be set to lengths of either 4- or 6-digits. When the 4-digit option is selected, entering a 4-digit code will allow access. Using the 6-digit option, entering 6 digits is re ...

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4.4.2 PARTITION 2 ASSIGNMENT Sections [302] to [348]: User Codes 002 to 048 Option [2] OFF = Deny access to partition 2 (default) 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 BYPASS PROGRAMMING Sections [302] to [348]: User Codes 002 to 048 O ...

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PART 5: ZONE PROGRAMMING The Spectra 1759EX control panel’s zone assignment depends on where the detection devices are connected (see Table 4). 5.1 WHAT IS AN EXPANSION INPUT? An expansion input allows you to connect modules to the system to increase the number of zones available up to 15 zones. Each hardwired input on a zone expansion bus module or wireless transmitter can be assigned to an expansion input. The expan ...

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5.3 REASSIGN ZONES TO EXPANSION INPUTS Section [126]: General Options Option [8] OFF = Reassign Zones to Expansion Inputs Disabled (default) Option [8] ON = Reassign Zones to Expansion Inputs Enabled Reassign Zones to Expansion Inputs changes the zone numbering to increase the number of expansion inputs that can be displayed on 10-Zone LED Keypads. In installations that require using mostly the expansion inputs, such as using wireless z ...

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Figure 5.1: Spectra Zone Programming 5.5 ZONE DEFINITIONS As demonstrated in Figure 5.1, sections [001] to [015] represent zones 1 through 15 respectively, where the first digit in each of these sections represents the zone's definition. Also, refer to Zone Speed on page 22. To disable a zone, clear the contents of the section corresponding to the desired zone by pressing the [FORCE] key 3 times and pressing [ENTER]. T ...

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