Paradox Spectra User Manual

Press & hold for
3 sec. to activate:
_______________
(i.e. garage door, smoke
reset, ect.)
On = Partition armed
Off = Partition disarmed
Flash = Partition Stay Armed
Fast Flash = Partition in Alarm
User’s Quick
Reference Guide
TM
On = AC power on
Off = Power failure
On = All zones are closed
Off = Zone(s) opened or armed
Flashing = Exit Delay indicates the
system will become armed soon
ARMING & DISARMING
To Arm
When Staying
STAYarms perimeter zones only:
Press & enter your [ACCESSCODE]*
Or, if enabled , press & hold
for 3 seconds*
INSTANTsame as stay, except zones will
instantly cause an alarm if breached:
If enabled , after StayArming, press
& hold for 3 seconds*
Made a mistake?
Press to re-
enter data, exit the
current mode or
cancel an action.
ZONE DISPLAY
A numerical button turns on if
the corresponding zone is open.
In this example, zone 5 is open.
*NOTE1: If buttons and flash, you must specify which partition you
wish to arm or disarm by pressing the corresponding button. Appropriate System
Options must be enabled by your installer. ]= Feature Enabled
Disarming
Enter your [ACCESSCODE]*
To Arm
When Leaving
REGULARarms entire system:
Enter your [ACCESSCODE]*
Or, if enabled , press & hold for
3 seconds*
FORCElets you arm entire system without having
to wait for all zones to be closed:
Press & enter your [ACCESSCODE]*
Or, if enabled , press & hold for
3 seconds*
Spectra 1686V LED Keypad
“READY” LIGHT
“ARM” LIGHTS
“AC” LIGHT
[
PG
]
KEY

Paradox Spectra Specifications

General

StayD Mode	Yes
Remote Control	Yes
Expandable	Yes
System Type	Hybrid (wired/wireless)
Compatibility	Compatible with various accessories
Power Supply	16.5VAC
Backup Battery	12V 7Ah
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)

Summary

AC Light Indicator

Arm Lights Indicator

Ready Light Indicator

Zone Display

Interpreting Zone Display Status

Arming and Disarming the System

Arming When Leaving

Arm the entire system by entering your access code or holding ENTER for 3 seconds.

Force Arming

Arm the system without waiting for all zones to close by using the FORCE key and access code.

Arming in Stay Mode

Arm perimeter zones only by pressing STAY and entering your access code or holding STAY.

Arming in Instant Mode

Disarming the System

Disarm the system by entering your access code.

Trouble Display

Interpreting Trouble Codes

Panic Alarms

Activating Panic Alarms

Press and hold specific button combinations for Panic, Medical, or Fire alarms.

Alarm Memory

Access Codes Management

Programming Access Codes

Deleting Access Codes

Bypass Programming

Bypassing Zones (Method 1)

Bypassing Zones (Method 2)