SPECTRA 1727USER’S GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................. 3

2.0 BASIC OPERATION ............................ 42.1 Auditory Feedback .................................42.2 Keypad Indicator Lights .........................62.3 Zone Display† ........................................62.4 Alarm Memory Display ..........................6

3.0 PROGRAMMING ACCESS CODES .... 73.1 System Master Code .............................73.2 Programming Access Codes .................7

4.0 ARMING & DISARMING ...................... 94.1 Exit Delay ..............................................94.2 Disarming & Deactivating an Alarm .......94.3 Regular Arming .....................................104.4 Stay Arming ..........................................104.5 Force Arming ........................................114.6 Bypass Programming ...........................124.7 One-Touch Arming ...............................13

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5.0 ADDITIONAL FEATURES ................. 145.1 Programming Chime Zones ................. 145.2 Keypad Muting ..................................... 155.3 Panic Alarms ........................................ 155.4 PGM Button (Programmable Outputs) . 15

6.0 FIRE ALARMS .................................... 16

7.0 TESTING & MAINTENANCE .............. 18

8.0 SYSTEM CHECKLIST ........................ 19

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1.0 INTRODUCTIONThank you for selecting the Spectra 1727 SecuritySystem from Paradox Security Systems. The Spectra1727 will give you peace of mind by providing simple andreliable security protection. The Spectra System canalso realize your dreams of home automation. Consultyour installer to take full advantage of your Spectrasystem’s capabilities.

This advanced technology security system provides youwith reliable protection and useful features that anyonecan use without memorizing complex and confusingcodes. The system consists of the Spectra ControlPanel, one Spectra Keypad, and various devices suchas motion detectors, door contacts, sirens, and lights.

The elegant and user-friendly Spectra 1686H and1686V LED Keypads allow you to easily access yoursecurity system's functions and provide you with aneasy-to-understand display of your security system'salarm and operational status. All the actions performedin your security system will be executed and displayedthrough the keypad. Therefore, before using yoursecurity system, we highly recommend you read thismanual carefully and have your installer explain basicsystem operation to you.

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2.0 BASIC OPERATIONBoth the Spectra 1686H and 1686V LED Keypadsfunction and display information the same way. Thefollowing sections provide you with an introduction to thebuttons and indicator lights on your keypad.

The installer must enable many of the system’sfeatures. If the feature is not programmed, thekeypad will emit a Rejection Beep and the actionwill be cancelled. Refer to System Checklist insection 8.0 for details.

2.1 AUDITORY FEEDBACKWhen you enter information on the keypad, it will guideyou with beep tones that communicate acceptance orrejection of your entries:

Confirmation Beep: When an operation (i.e. arming/disarming) is successfully entered or when the systemswitches to a new status/mode, the keypad emits anintermittent beep (BEEP-BEEP-BEEP-BEEP).

Rejection Beep: When the system reverts to previousstatus or when an operation is incorrectly entered, thekeypad emits a continuous beep tone (BEEEEEEEEP).

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Figure 2-1: Overview of the LED Keypad

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2.2 KEYPAD INDICATOR LIGHTSAll Spectra LED Keypads include colored lights whichconvey your system’s current status. As explained inFigure 2-1 on page 5, the state of each light represents aspecific condition in your system.

2.3 ZONE DISPLAY†

The numerical buttons on the 1686V/H Keypads aredesigned to communicate the status of the zones in yoursystem. Each button corresponds to a zone in yoursystem. If a button’s light is off (extinguished), thecorresponding zone is closed. If a button’s light is on(illuminated), the corresponding zone is open (i.e. opendoor, movement detected, etc.).

2.4 ALARM MEMORY DISPLAYIf an alarm has occurred on a zone, the [MEM] button willilluminate. All zones where alarms occurred will bestored in the memory. After disarming the system, pressthe [MEM] button to illuminate the buttons correspondingto the zones that were in alarm (see section 2.3). To exitthe Alarm Memory Display, press the [CLEAR] button.The system will erase the contents of the Alarm Memoryevery time the system is armed.

†patented. See page 21.

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3.0 PROGRAMMING ACCESS CODESAccess Codes are personal identification numbers thatallow you to arm, disarm, and enter certain programmingmodes. The Spectra 1727 security system supports thefollowing:1 System Master Code7 User Access Codes

For information on how each Access Code can arm ordisarm the system, refer to the table on page 8.

3.1 SYSTEM MASTER CODEThe System Master Code can arm or disarm the systemusing any of the methods described in section 4.0 andcan create, modify or delete any User Access Code (seesection 3.2). (Default: 123456)

3.2 PROGRAMMING ACCESS CODESYour system can use either 4- or 6-digit Access Codes(see page 19), where each digit can be any value from 0to 9. Six-digit codes are considered more difficult to“crack” and, therefore, more secure. Avoid programmingsimple or obvious access codes, such as your telephonenumber, address or codes such as 1234.

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How Do I Program Access Codes?

1) Press [ENTER]2) Enter the [SYSTEM MASTER CODE] 3) Enter the 2-digit [SECTION] (see Table below)4) Enter a new 4- or 6-digit [ACCESS CODE]

[ENTER] flashes. Return to step 3 to program another code.5) Press [CLEAR] to exit

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[03] 01 3 3 3 3 3

[04] 02 3 3 3 3 3

[05] 03 3 3 3 3 3

[06] 04 3 3

[07] 05 3 3

[08] 06 3 3

[09] 07 3

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4.0 ARMING & DISARMINGTake full advantage of your Spectra 1727 system byfamiliarizing yourself with all the arming methods.

4.1 EXIT DELAYBefore arming, the system starts the Exit Delay to giveyou enough time to exit the protected area. The READYLight will flash during the Exit Delay and the keypad maybeep.

4.2 DISARMING & DEACTIVATING AN ALARM To disarm an armed system or an alarm, enter youraccess code. An entry point, like the front door, will beprogrammed with an Entry Delay. When an entry point isopened, your alarm system will not generate an alarmuntil the Entry Delay elapses or you disarm the system.Any code can disarm the system except User Code 7

(Regular Arm Only).

How Do I Deactivate an Alarm?

Enter your [ACCESS CODE]

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4.3 REGULAR ARMINGThis method, commonly used for day-to-day arming, willarm all the zones in the system.

When you have correctly armed the system, the ExitDelay (see section 4.1) will start and the ARM Light willturn on. Please note that you can Regular Arm by usingOne-Touch Arming (see section 4.7).

4.4 STAY ARMINGThis method allows you to remain in the protected areawhile partially arming the system. Certain zones areprogrammed as Stay Zones, which are bypassed whenStay Arming. For example, when you go to sleep at

How Do I Disarm the System?For a Stay Armed system, go to Step 2.

1) Enter through an entry point (i.e. front door).2) Enter your [ACCESS CODE]

After the Confirmation Beep, the ARM Light will turn off.

How Do I Regular Arm?

1) Close all zones in the system.2) Enter your [ACCESS CODE]

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night, doors and windows can be armed without armingother zones like motion detectors.

When you have correctly Stay Armed the system, theExit Delay will start (see section 4.1). The ARM Light willflash when the Exit Delay elapses. Also, you can StayArm by using One-Touch Arming (see section 4.7).

4.5 FORCE ARMINGForce Arming allows you to arm the system withoutwaiting for all zones in the system to close. Certainzones are programmed as Bypass Enabled Zones, whichare bypassed when Force Arming. When Force Arming,a Bypass Enabled Zone is considered deactivated until itcloses. Once it closes, the zone is armed.

Force Arming is commonly used when a motion detectoris protecting the area occupied by a keypad. Forexample, when you are in the path of a Bypass Enabledmotion detector, use Force Arming to arm the system.

How Do I Stay Arm?

1) Close all zones except Stay Zones.2) Press the [STAY] button3) Enter your [ACCESS CODE]

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When you have correctly Force Armed the system, theExit Delay will start (see section 4.1) and the ARM Lightwill turn on.

4.6 BYPASS PROGRAMMINGBypass Programming allows you to program the systemto ignore (deactivate) specified zones the next time thesystem is armed. For example, you can bypass certainzones when you are renovating. The Fire Zone andzones that are not Bypass Enabled by your installercannot be bypassed.

How Do I Force Arm?

1) Close all zones except Bypass Enabled Zones.2) Press the [FORCE] button3) Enter your [ACCESS CODE]

How do I Bypass Zones?

1) Press the [BYP] button.2) Key in a valid [ACCESS CODE]3) Press the button(s) corresponding to the zones that

you want to bypass. Illuminated buttons representbypassed zones. To unbypass a zone, press itscorresponding button to extinguish it.

4) Press [ENTER].

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4.6.1 Bypass RecallBypass Recall allows you to bypass the same zones thatwere bypassed previously at the touch of a button.

4.7 ONE-TOUCH ARMINGOne-Touch Arming allows you to arm the system withoutusing an access code. Your installer can program One-touch Arming to either Regular or Stay Arm your system.You can use this feature to allow specific individuals likeservice personnel (i.e. cleaners) to arm without givingthem access to any other alarm system operations. Fordetails on Regular Arming, see section 4.3. For detailson Stay Arming, see section 4.4.

How do I use Bypass Recall?

1) Press the [BYP] button.2) Key in a valid [ACCESS CODE]3) Press the [BYP] button.

If desired, you can modify the entries by pressing thebutton(s) corresponding to the zones that you wantto change.

4) Press [ENTER].

How do I use One-touch Arming?

Press and hold the [ENTER] button for 2 seconds.

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5.0 ADDITIONAL FEATURESKeypad Chimes and Muting must be re-programmed if your system suffers a total powerloss.

When you press and hold the button (asdescribed in section 5.1 and section 5.2) and thekeypad emits a Confirmation Beep, the Chimefeature has been enabled for that zone or KeypadMuting has been enabled for that keypad. If thekeypad emits a Rejection Beep, these featureshave been disabled.

5.1 PROGRAMMING CHIME ZONESThis feature allows you to program which zones will beChime Enabled. A Chime Enabled zone will advise youevery time it is opened by causing your keypad to emit arapid intermittent beep tone (BEEP-BEEP-BEEP-BEEP).Press and hold any button from [1] to [6] for 3 secondsto activate or deactivate Chiming for zones 1 to 6 (alsosee note above). For example, press and hold the [1]button to enable Chiming on zone 1.

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5.2 KEYPAD MUTING

Press and hold the [CLEAR] button for 3 seconds toenable or disable keypad muting (also see note onpage 14). When muted, the keypad will only emit theConfirmation Beep, the Rejection Beep, and beep whena button is pressed.

5.3 PANIC ALARMSIn case of emergency, the Spectra 1727 system canprovide a panic alarm that can immediately generate analarm after simultaneously pressing and holding the [1]and [3] buttons for two seconds.

5.4 PGM BUTTON (PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUTS) Your Spectra 1727 system may include one or twoprogrammable outputs (PGMs). When a specific eventor condition occurs in the system, the PGM can be usedto reset smoke detectors, activate light switches in yourhome or office, open/close garage doors and more. APGM can also be programmed to activate whenever the[PG] button is pressed.

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6.0 FIRE ALARMSUpon a fire alarm, the bell/siren will squawk every 0.5seconds until silenced or reset by entering a valid accesscode.

Minimizing Fire HazardsThe three most common causes of fires:• Cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S

and the leading cause of fire injuries. Cooking firesoften result from unattended cooking and human errorrather than mechanical failure of stoves or ovens.

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

• Heating is the second leading cause of residentialfires. However, heating fires are a larger problem insingle family homes than in apartments since theheating systems in single family homes are often notprofessionally maintained.

What do I do if a Fire Zone was set off accidentally?

1) Enter your [ACCESS CODE]. 2) Try to correct the problem.3) If the problem persists, the alarm will sound again.

Enter the [ACCESS CODE] again.

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Fire Safety Tips • In the event of a fire, remember time is the biggest

enemy and every second counts! Escape first, thencall for help. Develop a home fire escape plan anddesignate a meeting place outside. Make sureeveryone in the family knows two ways to escapefrom every room. Practice feeling your way out withyour eyes closed. Never stand up in a fire, alwayscrawl under the smoke and try to keep your mouthcovered. Never return to a burning building for anyreason; it may cost you your life.

• Having at least one working smoke alarm dramaticallyincreases your chances of surviving a fire. Rememberto practice a home escape plan frequently with yourfamily.

Providing a Fire Warning SystemHousehold fires are especially dangerous at night. Firesproduce smoke and deadly gases that can overcomeoccupants while they sleep. To warn against fire, smokedetectors should be installed outside each separatesleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedroomsand on each additional story of the family living unit,including basements.

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7.0 TESTING & MAINTENANCEWith the system disarmed and the READY Light on,activate motion detectors by walking in the protectedarea. Open and close protected doors and verify that thecorresponding button illuminates. Do not use an openflame or burning materials to test your fire detectiondevices. Your installer can advise you of the best way totest your particular system.

Under normal use, your system requires virtually nomaintenance other than regular testing. It isrecommended that the standby battery be changedevery three years. Speak to your installer about thenecessary tests and at what frequency they should beperformed.

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8.0 SYSTEM CHECKLISTZONESPlace a 3to indicate the features enabled on the zones.

ACCESS CODESFor details see section 3.2. 4-Digit Codes l 6-Digit Codes l

ONE-TOUCH ARMINGPress and hold [ENTER] for two seconds.l One-touch Arming is Regular Arming.l One-touch Arming is Stay Arming.

PANIC ALARMSPress [1] & [3] for 2 seconds l On l Off

Zone # and Description Bypass Stay24Hr/Fire

Entry Delay

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PGMS

PGM1:___________________________________________PGM2:___________________________________________

SYSTEM TIMERSEnter and exit your premises through the designateddoors.

Exit Delay: _______sec. (time to exit site)

Entry Delay: _______sec. (time to disarm before alarm)enter through zone #___________

Alarm will activate siren or bell for ______ min.

OTHER INFORMATIONInstalled by:__________________ Date: ____________Serviced by:________________________________Tel: ____________________

Alarm transformer location: _______________________ on circuit #:____________

WARRANTYThe Seller warrants its products to be free from defects inmaterials and workmanship under normal use for a periodof one year. Except as specifically stated herein, allexpress or implied warranties whatsoever, statutory orotherwise, including without limitation, any impliedwarranty of merchantability and fitness for a particularpurpose, are expressly excluded. Because Seller doesnot install or connect the products and because theproducts may be used in conjunction with products notmanufactured by Seller, Seller cannot guarantee theperformance of the security system. Seller obligation andliability under this warranty is expressly limited torepairing or replacing, at Seller's option, any product notmeeting the specifications. In no event shall the Seller beliable to the buyer or any other person for any loss ordamages whether direct or indirect or consequential orincidental, including without limitation, any damages forlost profits, stolen goods, or claims by any other partycaused by defective goods or otherwise arising from theimproper, incorrect or otherwise faulty installation or useof the merchandise sold.

†US PATENTS:One or more of the following US patents may apply: US05751803, US05721542, US05287111, US05119069, and US05077549 (Canadian and International patents may also apply).