Paradox Spectra 1728EX Programming/Reference Manual

System Programming Guide
1728: V2.4
1738: V2.4
Default Installer Code
0000 / 000000 (see section [281] on page 17)
Default System Master Code
1234 / 123456 (see section [301] on page 17)
How Do I Enter Programming Mode?
1. Press [ENTER].
2. Enter your [INSTALLER CODE].
3. Enter 3-digit [SECTION] you wish to program.
4. Enter required [DATA].
Decimal and Hexadecimal Programming Table
What Do I See?
Value or Action What Do I Press?
10-Zone LED 16-Zone LED LCD
Values 1 to 9 [1] to [9] [1] to [9] [1] to [9] [1] to [9]
A (hex only) [0] [0 (10)] [10] 0
B (hex only) [STAY] [STAY] [11] B
C (hex only) [BYP] [BYP] [12] C
D (hex only) [MEM] [MEM] [13] D
E (hex only) [TBL] / [TRBL] [TBL] [14] E
F (hex only) [PG] / [FNC1] [PG] [15] F
Exit Without Saving [CLEAR] [ENTER] flashes [ARM1] & [STAY1] flash “SECTION [ ]”
Erase Current Digit [FORCE] Displays next digit or next section
Save Data (hex only) [ENTER] Advances to the next section
Trouble Display
Press the [TBL] or [TRBL] key to view the Trouble Display. Please note that the keypad can be programmed to emit a beep
every 5 seconds whenever a new trouble condition has occurred. Press the [TBL] or [TRBL] key to stop the beeping.
[1] - No Battery or Low Battery [8] - Timer Loss**

[2] - Wireless Transmitter Low Battery [9] - Tamper or Zone Wiring Failure*
[3] - Power Failure [10] - Telephone Line Monitoring Failure
[4] - Bell Output Disconnected [11]/[STAY] - Fire Loop Trouble*
[5] - Maximum Bell Current [12]/[BYP] - Module Loss
[6] - Maximum Auxiliary Current [13]/[MEM] - Wireless Transmitter Supervision Loss*
[7] - Communicator Report Failure [16]/[FORCE] and [TBL]/[TRBL] flashes - Keypad Fault
* press the illuminated key ([9], [STAY] or [MEM]) to view which zones are causing the trouble. Enter the Installer Code to clear
Tamper troubles.
** press [8] to re-program the time.
Spectra 1728 & 1738 -1- Programming Guide

Table of Contents
Default Installer Code.................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Default System Master Code ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
How Do I Enter Programming Mode? ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
Decimal and Hexadecimal Programming Table............................................................................................................................................ 1
Trouble Display ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Data Display Mode (LED Keypads Only) ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Configuring the 1686H, 1686V and 1689 Keypads (V2.0 or higher)............................................................................................................. 3
Zone Programming ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
System Timers .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Programmable Outputs ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
System Options........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Communication Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Report Codes .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
System Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
User Code Options...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Reprogram All Modules............................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Paradox Memory Key (PMC-3) ................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Programming a Wireless Fire Zone ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
4-PGM Expansion Module.................................................................................................................... 19
Printer Module ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Voice-assisted Arm/Disarm Module...................................................................................................... 22
Wireless Module ................................................................................................................................... 23
Zone Expansion Modules ..................................................................................................................... 26
User Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Appendix A - Ademco CID Report Code List (Prog.)............................................................................ 29
Appendix B - Ademco CID Report Code List (All Codes) ..................................................................... 30
Module Connections ............................................................................................................................. 32
Hardware Connections ......................................................................................................................... 36
WARNING: This equipment must be installed and maintained by qualified service personnel only.

Data Display Mode (LED Keypads Only)
View the section’s programming one digit at a time. Does not function with sections using Feature Select Programming.
To access the Data Display Mode, press the [ENTER] key after entering a section and before entering any data. The
three LEDs as indicated below will begin to flash indicating that you are in the Data Display Mode.
Each time the [ENTER] key is pressed, the keypad will display the next digit in the current section and will continue through
all the following sections one digit at a time without changing the programmed values. Not available for sections using the
Multiple Feature Select Method. Press the [CLEAR] key at any time to exit the Data Display Mode.
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 keypad’s programming mode.
How Do I Configure The Keypad?

1. Press [ENTER].
2. Enter your [INSTALLER CODE] (default: 0000 / 000000).
3. Press the [PG] (1686H/V) / [FNC1] (1689) key and hold it for 3 seconds.
4. Press the desired key ([1] to [3]. See below).
5. Press [ENTER] to exit programming mode.
After two minutes, the keypad exits programming mode.
Key [1] - Keypad Zone Selection (“Zone Programming” on page 4)

Key [1] determines whether the keypad’s zone is Keypad Zone 1 or Keypad Zone 2. When key [1] is OFF (not illuminated),
the keypad’s zone is Keypad Zone 1. When key [1] is ON (illuminated), the keypad’s zone is Keypad Zone 2.
Key [1] OFF = Keypad Zone 1 (default)
Key [1] ON = Keypad Zone 2
Key [2] - EOL Definition

Key [2] determines the keypad zone’s EOL definition. When key [2] is OFF (not illuminated), EOL is disabled and the keypad
zone uses the on-board EOL resistor. When key [2] is ON (illuminated), EOL is enabled and the keypad zone requires that an
external EOL resistor be connected (refer to “Spectra 1728 PCB Layout” on page 38 and “Spectra 1738 PCB Layout” on
page 39 for more details).
Key [2] OFF = EOL disabled
Key [2] ON = EOL enabled (default)
Key [3] - On-Board Tamper

Key [3] enables or disables the keypad’s on-board tamper switch. When key [3] is OFF (not illuminated), the tamper switch is
disabled. When key [3] is ON (illuminated), the tamper switch is enabled.
Key [3] OFF = On-board tamper switch disabled
Key [3] ON = On-board tamper switch enabled
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.

Zone Programming
When programming zones, the zone assignments are dependent on where the detection devices are connected to in the
system. In installations that require using mostly the expansion inputs, refer to Reassign Keypad Zone 2 (section [126] option
[7] on page 10) and Reassign Zones to Expansion Inputs (section [126] option [8] on page 10).
The Expansion zones need to be enabled in order for Zone Programming to work. Refer to “Zone Expansion Modules” on
page 26.
Do not assign inputs from different modules to the same expansion input.
Zone Recognition Table for 1728
Section [126] Section [126] Section [126] Section [126]
Option [7]: OFF Option [7]: ON Option [7]: OFF Option [7]: ON
Option [8]: OFF Option [8]: OFF Option [8]: ON Option [8]: ON
Control Panel No ATZ With ATZ No ATZ With ATZ No ATZ With ATZ No ATZ With ATZ
Input 1 = Zone 1 Zones 1 & 6 Zone 1 Zones 1 & 6 Zone 1 Zones 1 & 3 Zones 1 Zones 1 & 6
Input 2 = Zone 2 Zones 2 & 7 Zone 2 Zones 2 & 7 Zone 2 Zones 2 & 4 Zones 2 Zones 2 & 7
Input 3 = Zone 3 Zones 3 & 8 Zone 3 Zones 3 & 8 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Keypad
Zone 1 = Zone 6 Zone 11 Zone 6 Zone 11 Zone 3 Zone 5 Zone 3 Zone 5
Zone 2 = Zone 7 Zone 12 N/A N/A Zone 4 Zone 6 N/A N/A
Expansion
Input 1 = Zone 8 Zone 13 Zone 7 Zone 12 Zone 5 Zone 7 Zone 4 Zone 6
Input 5 = Zone 12 N/A Zone 11 Zone 16 Zone 9 Zone 11 Zone 8 Zone 10
Input 6 = Zone 13 N/A Zone 12 N/A Zone 10 Zone 12 Zone 9 Zone 11
= Not displayed on 10-Zone LED Keypads (1686H & 1686V)

Section [126] option [7] = Reassign Keypad Zone 2 (see page 10)
Section [126] option [8] = Reassign Zones to Expansion Inputs (see page 10)
Zone Recognition Table for 1738

Section [126] Option [7]: OFF Section [126] Option [7]: ON
Control Panel No ATZ With ATZ No ATZ With ATZ
Input 1 = Zone 1 Zone 1 & 8 Zone 1 Zone 1 & 8
Keypad
Zone 1 = Zone 8 Zone 15 Zone 8 Zone 15
Zone 2 = Zone 9 Zone 16 N/A N/A
Expansion
Input 1 = Zone 10 N/A Zone 9 Zone 16
Input 2 = Zone 11 N/A Zone 10 N/A
Input 8 = N/A N/A Zone 16 N/A

How Do I Program the Zones?
1. Press the [ENTER] key.
2. Enter the [INSTALLER CODE] (Default: 0000 / 000000).
3. Enter 3-digit [SECTION].
4. Enter one digit from the Zone Definition table.
5. Enter one digit from the Partition Assignment table.
6. Select one or more options from the Zone Options table.
7. Press the [ENTER] key.
ZONE DEFINITION PARTITION ASSIGNMENT ZONE OPTIONS

Empty - Zone Disabled Empty - Zone Disabled 1 - Auto Zone Shutdown
1 - Entry Delay 1 1 - Partition 1 2 - Bypassable Zone
2 - Entry Delay 2 2 - Partition 2 3 - Stay Zone
3 - Follow 3 - Both Partitions
4 - Instant 4 - 5 - Zone Alarm Type
5 - 24 Hr. Burglary off off Audible alarm (steady)
6 - 24 Hr. Buzzer off on Audible alarm (pulsed)
Additional definitions for on- on off Silent alarm
board terminals: on on Generates a report only
7 - Keyswitch 6 - Intellizone
8 - Fire 24 Hr 7 - Delay alarm transmission
9 - Delayed Fire 24 Hr 8 - Force Zone
KEYSWITCH OPTIONS
1 - off = Maintained
on = Momentary
[FORCE] key = empty 2 - off = Regular arm
First Digit Second Digit on = Stay arm
Zone Partition
Section Description Zone Options
Definition Assignment
[001] = Zone 01: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[002] = Zone 02: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[003] = Zone 03: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[004] = Zone 04: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[005] = Zone 05: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[006] = Zone 06: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[007] = Zone 07: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[008] = Zone 08: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[009] = Zone 09: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[010] = Zone 10: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[011] = Zone 11: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[012] = Zone 12: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[013] = Zone 13: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[014] = Zone 14: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[015] = Zone 15: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[016] = Zone 16: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Defaults = Empty Partition 1 1 and 2 ON
Only the control panel’s on-board inputs can be defined as a Fire, Delayed Fire or a Keyswitch zone. In the 1728
the on-board zones are zones 01 to 05 and in the 1738 the on-board zones are zones 01 to 07.

System Timers
Section # Decimal Value (000 to 255) Description Default
[050] ___/___/___ x 10 msec. ZONE SPEED (ZONE 1) 600 msec.
If ATZ is enabled (section [132] option [5]), do not set the Zone Speed to less than 50msec. as
this may cause false alarms.
[066] ___/___/___ seconds (000 = follow Deactivation Event) PGM1 TIMER 5 sec.
[067] ___/___/___ seconds (000 = follow Deactivation Event) PGM2 TIMER 5 sec.
[068] ___/___/___ seconds (000 = follow Deactivation Event) GLOBAL PGM TIMER 5 sec.
[069] ___/___/___ seconds ENTRY DELAY 1 45 sec.
[070] ___/___/___ seconds ENTRY DELAY 2 45 sec.
[071] ___/___/___ seconds EXIT DELAY 1* 30 sec.
[072] ___/___/___ seconds EXIT DELAY 2* 30 sec.
[073] ___/___/___ minutes (000 = no bell on alarm) BELL CUT-OFF TIMER (PARTITION 1)** 4 min.
[074] ___/___/___ minutes (000 = no bell on alarm) BELL CUT-OFF TIMER (PARTITION 2)** 4 min.
[075] ___/___/___ x 15 minutes (000 = disabled) NO MOVEMENT TIMER (PARTITION 1) Disabled
[076] ___/___/___ x 15 minutes (000 = disabled) NO MOVEMENT TIMER (PARTITION 2) Disabled
[077] ___/___/___ seconds (minimum 10 sec.) ANSWERING MACHINE OVERRIDE DELAY Disabled
[078] ___/___/___ (000 = no answer, maximum = 15 rings) NUMBER OF RINGS 8 rings
[079] ___/___/___ x 2 sec. (minimum 32 sec.) TLM FAIL TIMER 32 sec.
[080] ___/___/___ seconds DELAY ALARM TRANSMISSION Disabled
[081] ___/___/___ (000 = 16, maximum = 16) MAXIMUM DIALING ATTEMPTS 8 attempts
[082] ___/___/___ seconds DELAY BETWEEN ATTEMPTS 20 sec.
[083] ___/___/___ seconds PAGER DELAY 5 sec.
[084] ___/___/___ seconds (minimum 10 sec.) INTELLIZONE DELAY 48 sec.
[085] ___/___/___ seconds RECENT CLOSING DELAY No delay
[086] ___/___/___ minutes POWER FAILURE REPORT DELAY 15 min.
[087] ___/___/___ days (000 = disabled) AUTO TEST REPORT Disabled
[088] ___/___/___ 000 to 127 = +1 to +127 seconds CLOCK ADJUST Disabled
128 to 255 = -1 to -127 seconds
[089] ___/___/___ (000 = disabled, maximum = 15) AUTO ZONE SHUTDOWN COUNTER 5
[090] ___/___/___ minutes (000 = disabled) RECYCLE ALARM DELAY Disabled
[091] ___/___/___ (000 = disabled) RECYCLE ALARM COUNTER Disabled
[092] ___/___/___ attempts before locking (000 = disabled) KEYPAD LOCKOUT Disabled
[093] ___/___/___ minutes (000 = disabled) KEYPAD LOCKOUT DELAY Disabled
[094] ___/___/___ seconds (000 = disabled) PANIC LOCKOUT TIMER Disabled
[095] ___/___/___ days (000 = disabled) CLOSING DELINQUENCY TIMER (PARTITION 1) Disabled
[110] ___/___ : ___/___ hours (00 to 23) : minutes (00 to 59) AUTO TEST REPORT (TIME OF DAY) Disabled
[111] ___/___ : ___/___ hours (00 to 23) : minutes (00 to 59) AUTO-ARM TIME (PARTITION 1) Disabled
[112] ___/___ : ___/___ hours (00 to 23) : minutes (00 to 59) AUTO-ARM TIME (PARTITION 2) Disabled
* Maximum 60 seconds for UL listed systems.

** 5 minutes minimum for cUL installations.

Programmable Outputs
Each PGM Deactivation event can be used as another start (activation) event if their respective PGM timer (see sections
[066] to [068]) is programmed with a value other than 000.
Example: section [120] = 05 03 02: this means PGM1 will activate whenever partition 2 is Stay armed.
Section # Event Group # Sub-Group # Partition #
[120] PGM 1 PGM Activation Event ___/___ ___/___ ___/___
[121] PGM 1 PGM Deactivation Event ___/___ ___/___ ___/___
[122] PGM 2 PGM Activation Event ___/___ ___/___ ___/___

[123] PGM 2 PGM Deactivation Event ___/___ ___/___ ___/___
[124] Global PGM Activation Event ___/___ ___/___ ___/___

[125] Global PGM Deactivation Event ___/___ ___/___ ___/___
Used to activate PGMs on
expansion modules & LCD keypads.
Event Group # Sub-Group #

00 = Zone OK 01 to 16 = Zones 1 to 16
99 = Any Zone
01 = Zone Open 01 to 16 = Zones 1 to 16
99 = Any Zone
02 = Partition Status 00 = System not ready (Partition 1 only)
01 = System ready (Partition 1 only)
02 = Steady Alarm in Partition
03 = Pulsed Alarm in Partition
04 = Pulsed or Steady Alarm in Partition
05 = Alarm in Partition Restored
06 = Bell Squawk Activated (Partition 1 only)
07 = Bell Squawk Deactivated (Partition 1 only)
08 = Ground start (Partition 1 only)
09 = Disarm Partition
10 = Arm Partition
11 = Entry Delay (breach when system is armed)
99 = Any Sub-Group
05 = Non-Reportable Events 00 = Telephone Line Trouble (Partition 1 only)
01 = [PG] or [FNC1] key was pressed (Partition 1 only).This
option can also be used to reset smoke detectors.
02 = Instant Arming
03 = Stay Arming
04 = Force Arming
05 = Fast Exit (Force & Regular Only)
06 = PC Fail to Communicate (Partition 1 only)
07 = Midnight (Partition 1 only)
99 = Any Sub-Group (Partition 1 only, except 02 to 05)
06 = Arm/Disarm with Remote Control 01 to 08 = Remote Controls 1 to 8
99 = Any Remote Control
07 = Button Pressed on Remote 01 to 08 = Remote Controls 1 to 8
(see button option “B” on page 24) 99 = Any Remote Control
(see button option “C” on page 24) 99 = Any Remote Control

(see button option “D” on page 24) 99 = Any Remote Control
10 = Bypass Programming 01 to 48 = User Code Numbers 001 to 048
99 = Any User Code
11 = User Activated PGM 01 to 48 = User Code Numbers 001 to 048 (Partition 1 only)
99 = Any User Code
12 = Zone with Delay Transmission Option Enabled is 01 to 16 = Zones 1 to 16
Breached 99 = Any Zone
13 = Arm with User Code 01 to 48 = User Code Numbers 001 to 048
99 = Any User Code
14 = Special Arm 00 = Auto Arming (timed/no movement)
01 = Late to Close (Auto-Arming failed)
02 = No Movement Auto-Arming
03 = Partial Arming (Stay, Force, Instant, Bypass)
04 = One-Touch Arming
05 = Arm with WinLoad Software
07 = Closing Delinquency (Partition 1 only)
99 = Any Sub-Group
15 = Disarm with User Code 01 to 48 = User Code Numbers 001 to 048
99 = Any User Code
16 = Disarm After Alarm w/ User Code 01 to 48 = User Code Numbers 001 to 048
99 = Any User Code
17 = Cancel Alarm with User Code 01 to 48 = User Code Numbers 001 to 048
99 = Any User Code
18 = Special Disarm 00 = Cancel Auto Arm (timed/no movement)
01 = Disarm with WinLoad Software
02 = Disarm after alarm with WinLoad Software
03 = Cancel Alarm with WinLoad Software
99 = Any Sub-Group
19 = Zone Bypassed on Arming 01 to 16 = Zones 1 to 16
99 = Any Zone
20 = Zone in Alarm 01 to 16 = Zones 1 to 16
99 = Any Zone
21 = Fire Alarm 1728: 01 to 05 = Zones 1 to 5 (on-board inputs)
1738: 01 to 07 = Zones 1 to 7 (on-board inputs)
99 = Any Zone
22 = Zone Alarm Restore 01 to 16 = Zones 1 to 16
99 = Any Zone
23 = Fire Alarm Restore 1728: 01 to 05 = Zones 1 to 5 (on-board inputs)
99 = Any Zone
24 = Special Alarm 00 = Emergency Panic
01 = Auxiliary Panic
02 = Fire Panic
03 = Recent Closing
04 = Auto Zone Shutdown
05 = Duress Alarm
06 = Keypad Lockout
99 = Any Sub-Group
25 = Auto Zone Shutdown 01 to 16 = Zones 1 to 16
99 = Any Zone
26 = Zone Tamper 01 to 16 = Zones 1 to 16
99 = Any Zone
27 = Zone Tamper Restore 01 to 16 = Zones 1 to 16
99 = Any Zone

28 = System Trouble 01 = AC Loss: only after Power Failure Delay has elapsed
(Partition 1 only)
02 = Battery Failure (Partition 1 only)
03 = Auxiliary current overload (Partition 1 only)
04 = Bell current overload (Partition 1 only)
05 = Bell disconnected (Partition 1 only)
06 = Timer Loss (Partition 1 only)
07 = Fire Loop Trouble (Partition 1 only)
08 = Future Use
09 = Module Fault (Partition 1 only)
10 = Printer Fault (Partition 1 only)
11 = Fail to Communicate (Partition 1 only)
99 = Any Sub-Group (Partition 1 only)
29 = System Trouble Restore 00 = TLM restore (Partition 1 only)
01 = AC Loss restore (Partition 1 only)
02 = Battery Failure restore (Partition 1 only)
03 = Auxiliary current overload restore (Partition 1 only)
04 = Bell current overload restore (Partition 1 only)
05 = Bell disconnected restore (Partition 1 only)
06 = Timer Programmed (Partition 1 only)
07 = Fire Loop Trouble restore (Partition 1 only)
08 = Future Use
09 = Module Fault restore (Partition 1 only)
10 = Printer Fault restore (Partition 1 only)
11 = Fail to Communicate restore (Partition 1 only)
99 = Any Trouble Restore (Partition 1 only)
30 = Special Reporting 00 = System Power Up (Partition 1 only)
01 = Test Report (Partition 1 only)
02 = WinLoad Software Access (Partition 1 only)
03 = WinLoad Software Access finished (Partition 1 only)
04 = Installer enters programming mode (Partition 1 only)
05 = Installer exits programming mode (Partition 1 only)
99 = Any Sub-Group (Partition 1 only)
31 = Wireless Transmitter Supervision Loss 01 to 16 = Zones 1 to 16
99 = Any Zone
32 = Wireless Transmitter Supervision Loss Restore 01 to 16 = Zones 1 to 16
99 = Any Zone
33 = Arming with a Keyswitch 1728: 01 to 05 = Zones 1 to 5 (on-board inputs)
99 = Any Zone
34 = Disarming with a Keyswitch 1728: 01 to 05 = Zones 1 to 5 (on-board inputs)
99 = Any Zone
35 = Disarm after Alarm with a Keyswitch 1728: 01 to 05 = Zones 1 to 5 (on-board inputs)
99 = Any Zone
36 = Cancel Alarm with a Keyswitch 1728: 01 to 05 = Zones 1 to 5 (on-board inputs)
99 = Any Zone
37 = Wireless Transmitter Low Battery 01 to 16 = Zones 1 to 16
99 = Any Zone
38 = Wireless Transmitter Low Battery Restore 01 to 16 = Zones 1 to 16
99 = Any Zone
Event Group # Sub-Group # Partition #

80 = PGM follows Clock (APR3-PGM4 only) HH = hour according to 24hr. clock MM = minutes according to 24hr. clock

System Options
Bold = Default Setting
SECTION [126]: General Options
Option OFF ON
[1] Confidential Mode N Disabled N Enabled
[2] To Exit Confidential Mode N Enter Access Code N Press a Key
[3] Confidential Mode Timer N 2 minutes N 5 seconds
[4] PGM1 Normal State N Normally Open (N.O.) N Normally Closed (N.C.)
[5] PGM2 Normal State N Normally Open (N.O.) N Normally Closed (N.C.)
[6] Global PGM Normal State N Normally Open (N.O.) N Normally Closed (N.C.)
[7] Reassign Keypad Zone 2 N Disabled N Enabled
[8] Reassign Zones to Expansion Inputs* (1728 only) N Disabled N Enabled
OR
Zone 1 Becomes 2-wire Smoke Input (1738 only)
* 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. Refer to the 1728 & 1738 Reference & Installation Manual for details.

Option OFF ON
[1] Partitioning N Disabled N Enabled
[2] Access Code Length N 6-digits N 4-digits
[3] Keypad Audible Trouble Warning N Disabled N Enabled
[4] Lock System Master Code N Disabled N Enabled
[5] Battery Charge Current (1738 only) N 350mA N 700mA
[6] User Code 048 is a Duress Code N Disabled N Enabled
[7] Alarm Relay follows (1738 only) N Bell Output N Global PGM
[8] ATZ Wiring Options (V2.4 or higher) N Series Wiring N Parallel Wiring

Option OFF ON
[1] Panic 1: Keys [1] & [3] N Disabled N Enabled
[4] Panic 1: Silent or Audible N Silent N Audible
[5] Panic 2: Silent or Audible N Silent N Audible
[6] Panic 3: Silent or Fire N Silent N Fire
[7] Keypad 1 Tamper Supervision N Disabled N Enabled
[8] Keypad 2 Tamper Supervision N Disabled N Enabled

Option OFF ON
[1] PGM2 Output Activation Option N Steady N Pulse (flash)
[2] PGM2 Pulse Once Every 30sec if System Armed N Disabled N Enabled
[3] PGM2 Pulse On Arm, Twice On Disarm N Disabled N Enabled
[4] ZX4 & ZX8 Zone Expansion Module Supervision N Disabled N Enabled
[5] Wireless Module Supervision N Disabled N Enabled
[6] Wireless Module Low Battery Supervision N Disabled N Enabled
[7] 4-PGM Expansion Module Supervision (APR3- N Disabled N Enabled
PGM4)
[8] Printer Module Supervision (APR3-PRT1) N Disabled N Enabled
Spectra 1728 & 1738 - 10 - Programming Guide

SECTION [130]: Arming/Disarming Options
Option OFF ON
[1] One-Touch Regular Arming* N Disabled N Enabled
[2] One-Touch Stay Arming* N Disabled N Enabled
[3] One-Touch Force Arming* N Disabled N Enabled
[4] One-Touch Bypass Programming* N Disabled N Enabled
[5] Restrict Arming on Battery Failure N Disabled N Enabled
[6] Restrict Arming on Tamper Failure N Disabled N Enabled
[7] Bell Squawk on Arm/Disarm with Keypad N Disabled N Enabled
[8] Beep on Exit Delay N Disabled N Enabled
SECTION [131]: Arming/Disarming Options

Option OFF ON
[1] Report Disarming N Always N Only after alarm
[2] Regular Arming Switches to Force Arming* † N Disabled N Enabled
[3] Bell Squawk on Arm/Disarm with Remote Control N Disabled N Enabled
(must be enabled for UL installations)
[4] No Exit Delay When Arming with a Remote Control N Disabled N Enabled
[5] No Exit Delay Beeps and No Bell Squawk When N Disabled N Enabled
Stay Arming
[6] Restrict Arming On Wireless Transmitter N Disabled N Enabled
Supervision Loss
[7] Generate Supervision Loss if Detected on N Yes N No
Bypassed Wireless Zone
[8] Future Use N N/A N N/A
SECTION [132]: Zone Options

Option OFF ON
[1]&[2] N see table N see table
N see table N see table
Tamper Recognition Options
[1] [2]
OFF OFF Disabled (default)
OFF ON When disarmed: GENERATES TROUBLE ONLY
When armed: Follows Zone Alarm Types
ON OFF When disarmed: GENERATES SILENT ALARM
ON ON When disarmed: GENERATES AUDIBLE ALARM
[3] Generate Tamper if detected on Bypassed Zone N Yes N No

[4] EOL (end-of-line) Resistors N No EOL N Use EOL Resistors
[5] ATZ Zone Doubling N Disabled N Enabled
[6] Report Zone Restore N On Bell Cut-off N On Zone Closure
Wireless Transmitter Supervision Options
[7] [8]
OFF OFF Disabled (default)
OFF ON When disarmed: GENERATES TROUBLE ONLY
ON OFF When disarmed: GENERATES SILENT ALARM
ON ON When disarmed: GENERATES AUDIBLE ALARM
* Not to be used with UL installations.

† This cannot be done using a keyswitch. Force arming is not supported by keyswitches.

SECTION [133]: Partition 1 Options
Option OFF ON
[1] Auto-Arm on Time N Disabled N Enabled
[2] Auto-Arm on No Movement N Disabled N Enabled
[3] Auto Arming = Regular or Stay* N Regular Arming N Stay Arming
[4] Switch to Stay Arming if no entry delay is opened N Disabled N Enabled
[5] Stay Arming with Delay Partition 1 (Delay = [070]) N Disabled N Enabled
SECTION [134]: Partition 2 Options

Option OFF ON
[1] Auto-Arm on Time N Disabled N Enabled
[2] Auto-Arm on No Movement N Disabled N Enabled
[3] Auto Arming = Regular or Stay* N Regular Arming N Stay Arming
[4] Switch to Stay Arming if no entry delay is opened N Disabled N Enabled
[5] Stay Arming with Delay Partition 2 (Delay = [070]) N Disabled N Enabled
SECTION [135]: Dialer Options

Option OFF ON
Telephone Line Monitoring (TLM) Options
[1] [2]
OFF OFF TLM Disabled (default)
OFF ON TLM generates a trouble if armed
ON OFF TLM generates an audible alarm if armed
ON ON Silent alarms become audible
[3] Reporting (Dialer) N Disabled N Enabled

[4] Dialing Method N Pulse Dialing N Tone (DTMF) Dialing
[5] Pulse Ratio N 1:2 N 1:1.5
[6] If armed, activate bell output on Com. Failure N Disabled N Enabled
* Not to be used with UL installations.

SECTION [136]: Dialer Options
Option OFF ON
[1] Call Back WinLoad N Disabled N Enabled
[2] Automatic Event Buffer Transmission N Disabled N Enabled
[3] Contact I.D. Report Codes N Programmable N All Codes (automatic)
[4] Alternate Dial N Disabled N Enabled
[5] If no dial tone is present N Continue after 4 sec. N Hang-up after 16 sec.
Pager Reporting Format Dialer Options
[6] [7]
OFF OFF 1 call to pager or cellular telephone (default)
OFF ON 2 calls to pager or cellular telephone
ON OFF 3 calls to pager or cellular telephone
ON ON 4 calls to pager or cellular telephone
[8] Pager Format Transmits (V2.4 & higher) N After Pager Delay in N Immediately (Personal
section [083] Dialing)
SECTION [137]: Event Call Direction

Option OFF ON
[1] Call Telephone #1 for Arming/Disarming Report Codes N Disabled N Enabled
[2] Call Telephone #2 for Arming/Disarming Report Codes N Disabled N Enabled
[3] Call Telephone #1 for Alarm/Restore Report Codes N Disabled N Enabled
[4] Call Telephone #2 for Alarm/Restore Report Codes N Disabled N Enabled
[5] Call Telephone #1 for Tamper/Restore Report Codes N Disabled N Enabled
[6] Call Telephone #2 for Tamper/Restore Report Codes N Disabled N Enabled
SECTION [138]: Event Call Direction

Option OFF ON
[1] Call Telephone #1 for Trouble/Restore Report Codes N Disabled N Enabled
[2] Call Telephone #2 for Trouble/Restore Report Codes N Disabled N Enabled
[3] Call Telephone #1 for Special Report Codes N Disabled N Enabled
[4] Call Telephone #2 for Special Report Codes N Disabled N Enabled

Communication Settings
Section #
[140]* ___ / ___ REPORTING FORMATS*
TEL1 TEL2 1 = ADEMCO SLOW (1400HZ, 1900HZ, 10BPS)
2 = SILENT KNIGHT FAST (1400HZ, 1900HZ, 20BPS)
3 = SESCOA (2300HZ, 1800HZ, 20BPS)
4 = ADEMCO EXPRESS (DTMF 4+2)
5 = ADEMCO CONTACT ID (DEFAULT) ALSO, SEE OPTION [3] IN SECTION [136]
6 = PAGER FORMAT
If hexadecimals (0 to FF) are used to program the report codes, verify that the pager also supports
hexadecimals. If the pager does not support hexadecimals, use only the digits 0 to 9.
[141] ___/___/___/___ PANEL IDENTIFIER (WINLOAD SOFTWARE)

[142] ___/___/___/___ PC PASSWORD (WINLOAD SOFTWARE)
[143] ___/___/___/___ PARTITION ACCOUNT NUMBER 1 (For less than 4 digits, use the [FORCE] key to enter blanks.)
[144] ___/___/___/___ PARTITION ACCOUNT NUMBER 2 (For less than 4 digits, use the [FORCE] key to enter blanks.)
[150] __/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__
PC TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR WINLOAD SOFTWARE (32-digits, if less than 32 press [ENTER] to accept)
[151] __/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__
CENTRAL STATION TELEPHONE OR PAGER NUMBER 1 (32-digits, if less than 32 press [ENTER] to accept)
[152] __/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__
CENTRAL STATION TELEPHONE OR PAGER NUMBER 2 (32-digits, if less than 32 press [ENTER] to accept)
[153] __/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__/__
BACK UP TELEPHONE NUMBER (32-digits, if less than 32 press [ENTER] to accept)
Special Keys for Telephone Numbers

[STAY] = * [MEM] = Switch from pulse to tone dialing or vice versa [FORCE] = Delete current digit
[BYP] = # [TBL] or [TRBL] = 4-second pause [PG] or [FNC1] = Inserts Blank Space
* UL Note: The installer is required to verify the complete compatibility of the DAC Receiver and formats at least once per
year.

Report Codes
Ademco Slow, Silent Knight, SESCOA, Ademco Express and Pager Formats: Enter the desired 1- or 2-digit hex-value
(0-F or 00-FF). Ademco “Programmable” Format: Enter the desired 2-digit hex values from the “Ademco Report Code List
- Programmable” (see Appendix A on page 29). Also Note that entering FF will set the report code to the default Ademco
Report Code. Ademco “All Codes” Format: The control panel automatically generates report codes from the “Ademco
Report Code List - All Codes” (see Appendix B on page 30).
Arming Report Codes

[160]___/___Access Code 01 [165]___/___Access Code 21 [170]___/___Access Code 41
___/___Access Code 02 ___/___Access Code 22 ___/___Access Code 42

[162]___/___Access Code 09 [167]___/___Access Code 29

___/___Access Code 10 ___/___Access Code 30
___/___Access Code 12 ___/___Access Code 32 SPECIAL ARMING CODES
[163]___/___Access Code 13 [168]___/___Access Code 33 [172]___/___Auto-Arming

___/___Access Code 14 ___/___Access Code 34 ___/___Late to Close
___/___Access Code 15 ___/___Access Code 35 ___/___No Movement
___/___Access Code 16 ___/___Access Code 36 ___/___Partial Arming
[164]___/___Access Code 17 [169]___/___Access Code 37 [173]___/___Quick Arming

___/___Access Code 18 ___/___Access Code 38 ___/___Arming via PC
___/___Access Code 19 ___/___Access Code 39 ___/___Keyswitch Arming
___/___Access Code 20 ___/___Access Code 40 ___/___Closing Delinquency
Disarming Report Codes



___/___Access Code 12 ___/___Access Code 32 SPECIAL DISARMING CODES
[177]___/___Access Code 13 [182]___/___Access Code 33 [186]___/___Cancel Auto-Arm

___/___Access Code 14 ___/___Access Code 34 ___/___Disarming via PC
___/___Access Code 15 ___/___Access Code 35 ___/___Keyswitch Disarm
___/___Access Code 16 ___/___Access Code 36 ___/___N/A


Alarm Report Codes
ALARM RESTORE SPECIAL
[187]___/___Zone 01 [191]___/___Zone 01 [195]___/___Emergency Panic

___/___Zone 02 ___/___Zone 02 ___/___Auxiliary Panic
___/___Zone 03 ___/___Zone 03 ___/___Fire Panic
___/___Zone 04 ___/___Zone 04 ___/___Recent Closing
[188]___/___Zone 05 [192]___/___Zone 05 [196]___/___Zone Shutdown

___/___Zone 06 ___/___Zone 06 ___/___Duress
___/___Zone 07 ___/___Zone 07 ___/___Keypad Lockout
___/___Zone 08 ___/___Zone 08 ___/___N/A
[189]___/___Zone 09 [193]___/___Zone 09
___/___Zone 10 ___/___Zone 10
___/___Zone 11 ___/___Zone 11
___/___Zone 12 ___/___Zone 12
[190]___/___Zone 13 [194]___/___Zone 13
___/___Zone 14 ___/___Zone 14
___/___Zone 15 ___/___Zone 15
___/___Zone 16 ___/___Zone 16
Tamper Report Codes

TROUBLE
[197] ___/___Zone 01 [200]___/___Zone 13 [203]___/___Zone 09
___/___Zone 02 ___/___Zone 14 ___/___Zone 10
___/___Zone 03 ___/___Zone 15 ___/___Zone 11
___/___Zone 04 ___/___Zone 16 ___/___Zone 12
RESTORE
[198]___/___Zone 05 [201] ___/___Zone 01 [204]___/___Zone 13
___/___Zone 06 ___/___Zone 02 ___/___Zone 14
___/___Zone 07 ___/___Zone 03 ___/___Zone 15
___/___Zone 08 ___/___Zone 04 ___/___Zone 16
[199]___/___Zone 09 [202]___/___Zone 05
___/___Zone 10 ___/___Zone 06
___/___Zone 11 ___/___Zone 07
___/___Zone 12 ___/___Zone 08
System Trouble Report Codes

SYSTEM TROUBLE RESTORE SPECIAL
[205]___/___N/A [208]___/___TLM [211] ___/___Cold Start (Shutdown)

___/___AC Failure ___/___AC Failure ___/___Test Report
___/___Battery Failure ___/___Battery Failure ___/___N/A
___/___Auxiliary Supply ___/___Auxiliary Supply ___/___PC Exit
[206]___/___Bell Output Overload [209]___/___Bell Output Overload [212]___/___Installer In

___/___Bell Output Disconnect ___/___Bell Output Disconnect ___/___Installer Out
___/___Timer Loss ___/___Timer Loss ___/___N/A
___/___Fire Loop Trouble ___/___Fire Loop Trouble ___/___N/A
[207]___/___Wireless Low Battery [210]___/___Wireless Low Battery [213]___/___TX Supervision Loss

___/___Module Fault ___/___Module Fault ___/___TX Supervision Restore
___/___Printer Fault ___/___Printer Fault ___/___N/A
___/___Fail to Communicate ___/___Fail to Communicate ___/___N/A

System Settings
Section # Description
[280] ___/___:___/___ SYSTEM REAL TIME CLOCK (HH:MM)
[281] ___/___/___/___/___/___ INSTALLER CODE, DEFAULT: 0000 / 000000

[282] ___/___/___ INSTALLER CODE LOCK, DEFAULT: 000 (147 TO LOCK, 000 TO UNLOCK)
[301] ___/___/___/___/___/___ SYSTEM MASTER CODE, DEFAULT: 1234 / 123456
User Code Options

System Master Code arms or disarms partitions using any arming method and can create, modify or delete any User Access
Code. Only the System Master Code can modify or delete User Access Codes assigned to both partitions.
Master Code 1 is permanently assigned to partition 1 and can be used to create, modify or delete User Access Codes that
are assigned to partition 1.
Master Code 2 is permanently assigned to partition 2 (except when partitioning is disabled, Master Code 2 will be assigned
to partition 1) and can be used to create, modify or delete User Access Codes that are assigned to the same partition.
Default for all user codes is options [1], [3] and [4] ON. [1] ON = Partition 1 Access [5] ON = Force Arming
ON = Option Enabled [2] ON = Partition 2 Access [6] ON = Arm Only
OFF = Option Disabled [3] ON = Bypass Programming [7] ON = PGM Activation Only
[4] ON = Stay Arming [8] ON = Future Use
Section # User Code Options (ON/OFF) Section User Code Options (ON/OFF)
[302] Master Code 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [325] User Code 025 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[303] Master Code 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [326] User Code 026 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[304] User Code 004 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [327] User Code 027 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[348] User Code 048 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Reprogram All Modules
[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 control panel. To do so, enter section [750] and press [ENTER]. The keypads will beep twice
every second until the procedure is completed.
Paradox Memory Key (PMC-3)

[900] DOWNLOAD FROM PARADOX MEMORY KEY TO DESTINATION CONTROL PANEL.
[902] COPY TO MEMORY KEY FROM SOURCE CONTROL PANEL.
Download to DESTINATION Control Panel

1. Insert the Memory Key onto the serial connector labelled KEY on the Spectra control panel to
which you wish to download the contents of the memory key to.
2. Re-apply AC and battery power.
3. Enter installer programming mode, enter section [900], then press [ENTER] to acknowledge.
4. When the keypad emits a confirmation beep, remove the Memory Key.
5. Enter section [750] to reprogram the modules with the information downloaded from the Paradox Memory Key.
Copy to Memory Key from SOURCE Control Panel

1. Remove AC and battery power from the control panel.
2. Insert Memory Key onto the serial connector labelled KEY on the Spectra control panel that you
want to copy. Make sure the write protect jumper of the Memory Key is on.
3. Re-apply AC and battery power.
4. Enter installer programming mode, enter section [902], then press [ENTER] to acknowledge.
5. When the keypad emits a confirmation beep, remove the Memory Key. Remove the Memory Key’s jumper if you do not
wish to accidentally overwrite its contents.
Write Protect Jumper

Jumper On = Read from & write to memory key
Jumper Off = Write protect (read from memory Insert Paradox Memory
key only) Key onto the connector
labelled “Key”
Partial View: Spectra

Series Control Panels
Programming a Wireless Fire Zone

With Spectra systems, fire zones cannot be assigned to expansion zones. As a result, when installing a wireless smoke
detector to be used with a Spectra system, the corresponding zone must be programmed as follows:
1. The zone must be defined as a 24Hr Burglary zone.
2. The zone’s alarm type must be set to Audible Alarm (pulsed).
3. The zone’s Auto-Zone Shutdown (zone option [1]) and Bypass (zone option [2]) features must be disabled.
4. Change the zone’s report code from a burglary report code to a fire report code. If using Ademco Contact I.D., change
the Contact ID Options from All Codes to Programmable (section [136] option [3] = OFF) and then enter the report code
manually.

4-PGM Expansion Module
Due to the APR3-PGM4’s Auto-recognition feature, it can be used with either the Spectra (V2.0 or higher), Digiplex DGP-848
or DGP-NE96 control panel. When connected to the bus, the APR3-PGM4 automatically detects which control panel it is
connected to and adjusts its internal communication parameters to function accordingly. Only one APR3-PGM4 can be
connected to each Spectra control panel.
Modules with the APR- prefix are compatible with Spectra (versions 2.0 and higher) and DGP-848. Modules with the
APR3- prefix are compatible with Spectra (versions 2.0 and higher), DGP-848 and DGP-NE96.

Option OFF ON
[1] PGM1 Time Base Selection N Seconds N Minutes
PGM Programming
Each PGM Deactivation event can be used as another activation event if their respective PGM timer (see sections [501] to
[504]) is programmed with a value other than 000. The APR3-PGM4 uses the same PGM events as the Spectra control
panel, please refer to “Programmable Outputs” on page 7.
Section # Decimal Value (000-255) Description Default Value

[501] ___/___/___ (000 = follow deactivation event) PGM1 TIMER 5 sec.

[505] PGM1 Activation Event ___/___ ___/___ ___/___
[506] PGM1 Deactivation Event ___/___ ___/___ ___/___



UL Note: The 4-PGM Expansion Module is not UL listed.

Printer Module
Due to the APR3-PRT1’s Auto-recognition feature, it can be used with either the Spectra (V2.0 or higher), Digiplex DGP-848
or DGP-NE96 control panel. When connected to the bus, the APR3-PRT1 automatically detects which control panel it is
connected to and adjusts its internal communication parameters to function accordingly. Only one APR3-PRT1 can be
connected to each Spectra control panel.

Option OFF ON
[1] Assigned to Partition 1 N Disabled N Enabled
[2] Assigned to Partition 2 N Disabled N Enabled
[3] PGM Normal State N Normally Open (N.O.) N Normally Closed (N.C.)
[4] Print Arming and Disarming Events N Disabled N Automatically
[5] Print Alarm and Alarm Restore Events N Disabled N Automatically
[6] Print Tamper and Tamper Restore Events N Disabled N Automatically
[7] Print Trouble and Trouble Restore Events N Disabled N Automatically
[8] Print Special Events N Disabled N Automatically
SECTION [551]: Automatic Zone Status Printing

Option OFF ON
[1] Print Status of Zone 1 N Disabled N Automatically
SECTION [552]: Automatic Zone status Printing

Option OFF ON

SECTION [553]: Serial and Parallel Port Setup Options
Option OFF ON
[1] Serial Port N Disabled N Enabled
Baud Rate Settings
[2] [3] APR-PRT1 APR3-PRT1

OFF OFF 1200 baud (default) 2400 baud (default)
ON OFF 2400 baud 9600 baud
OFF ON 9600 baud 19200 baud
ON ON 19200 baud 57600 baud
[4] Parallel Port N Disabled N Enabled

[5] Off-line Status Ignored (parallel port only) N Disabled N Enabled
[6] Paper Empty Status Ignored (parallel port only) N Disabled N Enabled
[7] Printer Fault Status Ignored (parallel port only) N Disabled N Enabled
[8] Printer Busy Status Ignored (parallel port only) N Disabled N Enabled
PGM Programming
The PGM Deactivation event can be used as another activation event if the PGM Timer (section [554]) is programmed with a
value other than 000. The APR3-PRT1 module uses the same PGM events as the Spectra control panel, please refer to
“Programmable Outputs” on page 7

[554] ___/___/___ seconds (000 = follow deactivation event) PGM1 TIMER 5 sec.

Clock Programming
For example, to enter the date March 26, 2000 you would enter 20 (century), 00 (year), 03 (month), and 26 (day).
Section # Value
[557] Year ___/___/___/___ Month ___/___ Day ___/___

Voice-assisted Arm/Disarm Module
Due to InTouch’s Auto-recognition feature, it can be used with either the Spectra (V2.0 or higher), Digiplex DGP-848 or DGP-
NE96 control panel. When connected to the bus, InTouch automatically detects which control panel it is connected to and
adjusts its internal communication parameters to function accordingly. Only one InTouch can be connected to each Spectra
control panel.
APR3-ADM2 can also be programmed using the WinLoad Software. Refer to the WinLoad Online Help for more information.

[575] ___/___/___ rings (000 = disabled) NUMBER OF RINGS 8 rings
[576] ___/___/___ seconds (010-255, 000 = disabled) ANSWERING MACHINE OVERRIDE 000
[577] ___/___/___ seconds/minutes (000 = disabled) PGM TIMER 005

Option OFF ON
[1] Stand-alone Code Length N 6-digits N 4-digits
[2] Partitioned System N Disabled N Enabled
[3] PGM Output N Disabled N Enabled
[4] PGM Time in N Seconds N Minutes

Wireless Module
Only one MG-RCV3 (Magellan) can be connected to each Spectra control panel.
Do not cut, bend or alter MG-RCV3’s antenna and ensure that electrical wires do not cross over the antenna,
as this may affect signal reception.
Zone Assignment
The serial number can be located on the inside of the transmitter or you can use the Serial Number Display feature (see
page 24). Also, refer to “Zone Recognition Table for 1728” and “Zone Recognition Table for 1738” on page 4.
Section # Serial #
[601] ___/___/___/___/___/___= EXPANSION INPUT 1
[602] ___/___/___/___/___/___= EXPANSION INPUT 2
[603] ___/___/___/___/___/___= EXPANSION INPUT 3
[604] ___/___/___/___/___/___= EXPANSION INPUT 4
[605] ___/___/___/___/___/___= EXPANSION INPUT 5
[606] ___/___/___/___/___/___= EXPANSION INPUT 6
[607] ___/___/___/___/___/___= EXPANSION INPUT 7
[608] ___/___/___/___/___/___= EXPANSION INPUT 8

Option OFF ON
[1] Wireless Transmitter Check-in Supervision* N Disabled N Enabled
[2] Check-in Supervision Base Time Interval (must N 24 Hours N 80 Minutes
be same as the transmitter’s jumper setting)
[3] - [5] Future Use N N/A N N/A
[6] PGM3 Deactivation N 2 second Timer N Manually
[7] PGM4 Deactivation N 2 second Timer N Manually
[8] Ignore Wireless Tamper Signal N Ignores tamper signal N Reports tamper signal
* Section [610] option [1] Wireless Transmitter Check-in Supervision must be enabled (ON) for UL installations.

[615] ___/___/___ (001-008 = expansion inputs 1-8) ON-BOARD TAMPER ZONE ASSIGN. 000
PGM Activation/Deactivation
PGM1 is always enabled and is activated through the Magellan Remote Control (MG-REM1). Remote control button
controls PGM1. A second 5A PGM relay output (PGM2) is available as an option. Remote control button controls PGM2
(optional). Press the appropriate button to activate the PGM that it controls. Section [610] options [6] and [7] determine how
the respective PGM will deactivate. If the option is OFF, the activated PGM will automatically deactivate after 2 seconds. If
the option is ON, each activated PGM can be deactivated only by pressing the appropriate button on an Magellan Remote
Control that controls a PGM. For a diagram of the Magellan Remote Control, refer to “Button Options” on page 24.

Serial Number Display
[630] Press the tamper switch of the Magellan Wireless Transmitter. The keypad will emit a confirmation beep.
On LED keypads, press the [ENTER] key to view the digits one at a time. On LCD keypads, the first 3 digits
of the serial number will appear. Press the [ENTER] key 3 times to view the next 3 digits. Continue
activating the desired transmitters or press [CLEAR] to exit.
Signal Strength Display

After entering the desired section, activate the Magellan transmitter by opening/closing the zone or by
pressing the tamper switch. Always ignore the first reading as it won’t be accurate. An average reading of
3 and up is acceptable.
LED Keypads: The keypad will illuminate numbers 1 to 8.
LCD Keypads: The keypad will display from 1 to 8 characters on the screen.
[631] Display Signal Strength of Expansion Input 1 - Section [601]

Remote Control User Assignment

Section # Decimal Value Description Default Value
[701] ___/___/___(001-048 = user #) remote control #1 - section [721]/[731]* 000
* refer to “Remote Control Assignment” on page 25 and the MG-RCV3 Reference & Installation Manual.
Button Options
Button Options Table *

Empty Slot [FORCE] - Button disabled
1 - Regular Arming
2 - Stay Arming
3 - Instant Arming
4 - Force Arming
NOTE: When using the Magellan
remote control (MG-REM1), 5 - Disarm
regardless of what is programmed 6 - Disarm when no alarm
for the button, pressing button C 7 - Regular Arm and Disarm
will activate PGM1 while pressing 8 - Panic 1
button D will activate PGM2. 9 - Panic 2
A - Panic 3
B - PGM Activation (Event Group #7,
see PGM Programming)
C - PGM Activation (Event Group #8,
D - PGM Activation (Event Group #9,
* Only arming and disarming button functions

were investigated by UL.

Remote Control Button Programming
RC Buttons
RC# Section
Default: ( 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 )
______/_____/_____/_____/______/_____/_____/______
1 [711]
+ + + +
______/_____/_____/_____/______/_____/_____/______
2 [712]
+ + + +
______/_____/_____/_____/______/_____/_____/______
3 [713]
+ + + +
______/_____/_____/_____/______/_____/_____/______
4 [714]
+ + + +
______/_____/_____/_____/______/_____/_____/______
5 [715]
+ + + +
______/_____/_____/_____/______/_____/_____/______
6 [716]
+ + + +
______/_____/_____/_____/______/_____/_____/______
7 [717]
+ + + +
______/_____/_____/_____/______/_____/_____/______
8 [718]
+ + + +
Please note that the User Code assigned to the remote control (sections [701] to [708]) must have the same User
Options and Button Options enabled. For example, if you enable the Force Arming button option you must enable the
appropriate Force Arming user option. Also, if you enable any of the Panic button options, you must enable the Panic
options in the control panel.
Remote Control Assignment

If you have a Spectra control panel that is V2.0 or higher, you can use the Automatic Learning Method to assign your remote
control(s). If you have a Spectra control panel that is V1.23 or lower, see the MG-RCV3 Reference & Installation Manual for
how to program your remote control(s).
Automatic Learning Method
Enter the appropriate section and press any button on a Magellan remote control (MG-REM1) once, or until the confirmation
beep sounds (“Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep”), to assign the remote control. If you hear a rejection beep, an error has
occurred or the remote control has already been assigned. To delete a remote control, enter the appropriate section and then
press the [FORCE] button.
Section # Remote Control
[731] REMOTE CONTROL #1

Zone Expansion Modules
Only one SPC/APR3-ZX4 or one SPC/APR3-ZX8 can be connected to each Spectra control panel. The following sections
are for SPC-ZX4 version 1.0, APR3-ZX4 version 1.0, SPC-ZX8 version 1.0 and APR3-ZX8 version 2.0.

SECTION [650]: Options
Option OFF ON
[1] EOL (end-of-line) Resistors for hardwire modules N No EOL N Use EOL Resistors
[2] Zone Expansion Module Tamper Recognition N Disabled N Z1 becomes tamper input
[3] PGM1 on SPC/APR3-ZX8 follows Global PGM N Disabled N Enabled
programmed in sections [124] & [125]
[4]-[8] Future Use N N/A N N/A
SECTION [651]: Zone Assignment

Option See “Zone Recognition Table for 1728” on OFF ON
page 4.
[1] Input Z1 =Expansion Input 1 N Disabled N Enabled
[5] Input Z5 (SPC/APR3-ZX8 only) =Expansion Input 5 N Disabled N Enabled
PGM Programming (SPC-ZX8 and APR3-ZX8 Only)

The PGM will only activate or deactivate 100mS after the selected event occurs. The PGM Deactivation event can be used
as another activation event if the PGM Timer (section [655]) is programmed with a value other than 000. The system will
ignore the PGM if it has been programmed to follow the Global PGM (option [3] in section [650]). Only PGM events from the
table below can be used.

[655] ___/___/___ seconds (000 = follow deactivation event) PGM1 TIMER 5 sec.

Event Group # Sub-Group # Partition #

For SPC-ZX8: 01 = Expansion Input 1 - Section [651] - [1] Not used; enter 00
60 = Hardwire Zone Opened 02 = Expansion Input 2 - Section [651] - [2]
61 = Hardwire Zone Closed 03 = Expansion Input 3 - Section [651] - [3]
62 = Hardwire Tamper Opened 04 = Expansion Input 4 - Section [651] - [4]
63 = Hardwire Tamper Closed 05 = Expansion Input 5 - Section [651] - [5]
06 = Expansion Input 6 - Section [651] - [6]
For APR3-ZX8: 07 = Expansion Input 7 - Section [651] - [7]
60 = Hardwire Zone/Hardwire Tamper Opened 08 = Expansion Input 8 - Section [651] - [8]
61 = Hardwire Zone/Hardwire Tamper Closed 99 = Any zone expansion module input
UL Note: The Zone Expansion Modules are not UL listed.

User Operation
Partitioning
The Spectra system is equipped with a partitioning feature which can divide the alarm system into two distinct areas identified
as Partition 1 and Partition 2. Partitioning can be used in installations where shared security systems are more practical, such
as an office/warehouse building. If the system is not partitioned, all User Codes and features will be recognized as
belonging to Partition 1.
How does a partitioned system work?

• Users can only arm or disarm their assigned partitions.
• Only zones assigned to Partition 1 will arm or disarm when Partition 1 is armed or disarmed.
• Only zones assigned to Partition 2 will arm or disarm when Partition 2 is armed or disarmed.
• Zones assigned to both partitions will arm when both partitions are armed and will disarm when
at least one disarms.
• Some of the system’s features can be programmed separately for each partition.
Programming Access Codes

User Access Codes are personal identification numbers that allow users to enter certain programming modes, arm or disarm
the alarm system as well as activate or deactivate PGMs. Spectra security systems support the following:
System Master Code can arm or disarm any partition using any arming method and can create, modify or delete any User
Access Code. Only the System Master Code can modify or delete User Access Codes assigned to both partitions.
Master Code 1 is permanently assigned to partition 1 and can be used to create, modify or delete User Access Codes that
are assigned to partition 1.
Master Code 2 is permanently assigned to partition 2 (except when partitioning is disabled, Master Code 2 will be assigned
to partition 1) and can be used to create, modify or delete User Access Codes that are assigned to the same partition.
45 User Access Codes (including 1 Duress code)
How Do I Program Access Codes?

1. Press [ENTER]
2. Key in the [SYSTEM MASTER CODE] or [MASTER CODE]
3. Key in 3-digit [SECTION] (see User Code Table)
4. Key in new 4- or 6-digit [ACCESS CODE]
[ENTER] flashes. Return to step 3
How Do I Delete Access Codes?

1. Repeat steps 1 to 3 (see above)
2. Press the [FORCE] key once for each digit in the access code (4 or 6 times) until the
keypad emits a Confirmation Beep.
User Code Table

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

Programming Chime Zones
This feature allows users to program which zones will be Chime Enabled. A Chime Enabled zone will cause the keypad to
emit a rapid intermittent beep tone (BEEP-BEEP-BEEP-BEEP) advising the user every time it is opened. Each keypad must be
Chime Programmed separately. Keypad chimes must be re-programmed if the system suffers a total power loss.
10-ZONE LED KEYPAD:

Press and hold any key from [1] to [10] for 3 seconds to activate or deactivate Chiming for zones 1 to 10. For example, press
and hold the [1] key to enable chiming on zone 1. If, after pressing and holding a key, the keypad emits a confirmation beep,
this means the chime feature has been enabled for that zone. If the keypad emits a Rejection Beep, this means the Chime
feature has been disabled for the corresponding zone.
16-ZONE LED KEYPAD:

Press and hold the [9] key. Enter the 2-digit (01 to 16) zone number(s). When the corresponding LED is on, the zone is
chimed. When the corresponding LED is off, the zone is unchimed. When the desired zones are chimed, press [ENTER].
LCD KEYPAD:
Press and hold the [9] key. Enter the 2-digit (01 to 16) zone number(s) or use the arrow keys to scroll through the zones.
When the appropriate zone is displayed, press the [FNC1] key. When the desired zones are chimed, press [ENTER].
Keypad Muting
Press and hold the [CLEAR] key for 3 seconds to enable or disable keypad muting. When muted, the keypad will only beep
when a key is pressed or when the keypad emits a Rejection or Confirmation Beep. All other beep functions are disabled.
Keypad Backlight (1686H and 1686V Only)

The illumination level behind the keys can be modified to suit the user’s needs. There are four backlight levels. The [MEM] key
is used to set the desired level. Each consecutive push of the [MEM] key will increase the backlight level until the maximum
level is reached. After reaching the maximum level, the backlight level will return to the lowest level and the whole process is
repeated. To change the backlight level:
How do I Modify The Backlight?

1. Press and hold the [MEM] key for 3 seconds
2. The [MEM] key will illuminate
3. Press the [MEM] key to set the desired backlight level
4. Press [CLEAR] or [ENTER] to exit
Installer Function Keys

INSTALLER TEST MODE
[ENTER] + [INSTALLER CODE] + [TBL] or [TRBL]
The Installer Test Mode allows you to perform walk tests where the bell/siren will squawk once to indicate an open zone and
twice to indicate a closed zone. To enter this mode, press [ENTER] + [INSTALLER CODE] + [TBL] or [TRBL]. The keypad will emit
a Confirmation Beep. To disable this mode, press the [TBL] or [TRBL] key again. The keypad will emit a Rejection Beep.
TEST REPORT
[ENTER] + [INSTALLER/MASTER CODE] + [MEM]
Sends the “Test Report” report code programmed in section [211] to the central station.
CALL WINLOAD SOFTWARE

[ENTER] + [INSTALLER/MASTER CODE] + [BYP]
This feature is used to establish communication between the control panel and a computer using the WinLoad Software.
After entering this mode, the control panel will dial the telephone number programmed in section [150].
CANCEL COMMUNICATION
[ENTER] + [INSTALLER/MASTER CODE] + [STAY]
Cancels all communication until the next reportable event. If the Master Code was used, only communication with WinLoad
would be cancelled.
ANSWER WINLOAD SOFTWARE

[ENTER] + [INSTALLER/MASTER CODE] + [FORCE]
Forces the control panel to pick-up an incoming telephone call.

Appendix A - Ademco CID Report Code List (Prog.)
If using the Ademco Contact ID Programmable code format, enter the 2-digit hexadecimal value from the table below (Prog.
Value) into sections [160] to [213] to program the desired report codes. To enter a 0 value press the [FORCE] key.
CID# Reporting Prog. CID# Reporting Prog. CID# Reporting Prog.
Code Value Code Value Code Value
MEDICAL ALARMS - 100 204 Low Water Level 2F 403 Automatic O/C 5D
100 Medical Alarm 01 205 Pump Activated 30 404 Late to O/C 5E
101 Pendant Transmitter 02 206 Pump Failure 31 405 Deferred 5F
102 Fail to Report In 03 SYSTEM TROUBLES - 300 & 310 406 Cancel 60
FIRE ALARMS - 110 300 System Trouble 32 407 Remote Arm/Disarm 61
110 Fire Alarm 04 301 AC Loss 33 408 Quick Arm 62
111 Smoke 05 302 Low System Battery 34 409 Keyswitch O/C 63
112 Combustion 06 303 RAM Checksum Bad 35 REMOTE ACCESS - 410
113 Water Flow 07 304 ROM Checksum Bad 36 411 Callback Request Made 64
114 Heat 08 305 System Reset 37 412 Success - Download Access 65
115 Pull Station 09 306 Panel Program Changed 38 413 Unsuccessful Access 66
116 Duct 0A 307 Self-Test Failure 39 414 System Shutdown 67
117 Flame 0B 308 System Shutdown 3A 415 Dialer Shutdown 68
118 Near Alarm 0C 309 Battery Test Failure 3B ACCESS CONTROL - 420
PANIC ALARMS - 120 310 Ground Fault 3C 421 Access Denied 69
120 Panic Alarm 0D SOUNDER/RELAY TROUBLES - 320 422 Access Report By User 6A
121 Duress 0E 320 Sounder Relay 3D
122 Silent 0F 321 Bell 1 3E SOUNDER RELAY DISABLES - 520
123 Audible 10 322 Bell 2 3F 520 Sounder/Relay Disabled 6B
BURGLAR ALARMS - 130 323 Alarm Relay 40 521 Bell 1 Disable 6C
130 Burglary 11 324 Trouble Relay 41 522 Bell 2 Disable 6D
131 Perimeter 12 325 Reversing 42 523 Alarm Relay Disable 6E
132 Interior 13 SYSTEM PERIPHERAL TROUBLES - 330 & 340 524 Trouble Relay Disable 6F
133 24-Hour 14 330 System Peripheral 43 525 Reversing Relay Disable 70
134 Entry/Exit 15 331 Polling Loop Open 44
135 Day/Night 16 332 Polling Loop Short 45 COMMUNICATION DISABLES - 550 & 560
136 Outdoor 17 333 Exp. Module Failure 46 551 Dialer Disabled 71
137 Tamper 18 334 Repeater Failure 47 552 Radio xmitter Disabled 72
138 Near Alarm 19 335 Local Printer Paper Out 48 BYPASSES - 570
GENERAL ALARMS - 140 336 Local Printer Failure 49 570 Zone Bypass 73
140 General Alarm 1A COMMUNICATION TROUBLES - 350 & 360 571 Fire Bypass 74
141 Polling Loop Open 1B 350 Communication 4A 572 24-Hour Zone Bypass 75
142 Polling Loop Short 1C 351 Telco Fault 1 4B 573 Burg. Bypass 76
143 Expansion Module Failure 1D 352 Telco Fault 2 4C 574 Group Bypass 77
144 Sensor Tamper 1E 353 Long Range Radio 4D TEST/MISC. - 600
145 Expansion Module Tamper 1F 354 Fail to Communicate 4E 601 Manual Trigger Test 78
24-HOUR NON-BURGLARY - 150 & 160 355 Loss of Radio Supervision 4F 602 Periodic Test Report 79
150 24-Hour Non-Burglary 20 356 Loss of Central Polling 50 603 Periodic RF Xmission 7A
151 Gas Detected 21 PROTECTION LOOP TROUBLES - 370 604 Fire Test 7B
152 Refrigeration 22 370 Protection Loop 51 605 Status Report to Follow 7C
153 Loss of Heat 23 371 Protection Loop Open 52 606 Listen-in to Follow 7D
154 Water Leakage 24 372 Protection Loop short 53 607 Walk Test Mode 7E
155 Foil Break 25 373 Fire Trouble 54 621 Event Log Reset 7F
156 Day Trouble 26 SENSOR TROUBLES - 380 622 Event Log 50% Full 80
157 Low Bottled Gas Level 27 380 Sensor Trouble 55 623 Event Log 90% Full 81
158 High Temp 28 381 Loss of Super. -RF 56 624 Event Log Overflow 82
159 Low Temp 29 382 Loss of Super. - RPM 57 625 Time/Date Reset 83
161 Loss of Air Flow 2A 383 Sensor Tamper 58 626 Time/Date Inaccurate 84
FIRE SUPERVISORY - 200 & 210 384 RF xmtr. Low Battery 59 627 Program Mode Entry 85
200 Fire Supervisory 2B OPEN/CLOSE - 400 628 Program Mode Exit 86
201 Low Water Pressure 2C 400 Open/Close 5A 631 Exception Schedule Change 87
202 Low CO2 2D 401 O/C by User 5B 654 System Inactivity 88
203 Gate Valve Sensor 2E 402 Group O/C 5C

Appendix B - Ademco CID Report Code List (All Codes)
System Event Default Contact ID Report Code

when option [3] is on in section [136]
Arming with Master Code (##) 3 4A1 - Close by user
Arming with User Code (##) 3 4A1 - Close by user
Arming with Keyswitch (##) 3 4A9 - Keyswitch Close
Auto Arming 3 4A3 - Automatic Close
Arm with PC software 3 4A7 - Remote arm/disarm
Late To Close 3 4A4 - Late to Close
No Movement 3 4A4 - Late to Close
Partial arming 1 574 - Group bypass
Quick arming 3 408 - Quick arm
Delinquency 1 654 - Inactivity
Disarm with Master Code (##) 1 4A1 - Open by user

Disarm with User Code (##) 1 4A1 - Open by user
Disarm with Keyswitch (##) 1 4A9 - Keyswitch Open
Disarm after alarm with Master Code (##) 1 4A1 - Open by user
Disarm after alarm with User Code (##) 1 4A1 - Open by user
Disarm after alarm with Keyswitch (##) 1 4A9 - Keyswitch Open
Auto Arming Cancellation 1 4A5 - Deferred Open/Close

Disarm with PC software 1 4A7 - Remote arm/disarm
Disarm after an alarm with PC software 1 4A7 - Remote arm/disarm
Zone Bypassed (##) 1 57A - Zone bypass

Zone alarm (##) 1 13A - Burglary Alarm
Fire alarm (##) 1 11A - Fire alarm
Zone alarm restore (##) 3 13A - Burglary Alarm Restore
Fire alarm restore (##) 3 11A - Fire alarm Restore
Panic 1 - Emergency 1 12A - Panic alarm

Panic 2 - Medical 1 1AA - Medical alarm
Panic 3 - Fire 1 115 - Pull Station
Recent closing 3 4AA - Open/Close

Global zone shutdown 1 574 - Group bypass
Duress alarm 1 121 - Duress
Zone shutdown (##) 1 57A - Zone bypass
Zone tampered (##) 1 144 - Sensor tamper

Zone tamper restore (##) 3 144 - Sensor tamper restore
AC Failure 1 3A1 - AC loss

Battery Failure 1 3A9 - Battery test failure
Auxiliary supply trouble 1 3AA - System trouble

System Event Default Contact ID Report Code
when option [3] is on in section [136]
Bell output current limit 1 321 - Bell 1
Bell absent 1 321 - Bell 1
Clock lost 1 626 - Time/Date inaccurate
Fire loop trouble 1 373 - Fire trouble
Wireless Transmitter Low Battery 1 384 - RF xmtr. low battery
Wireless Transmitter Supervision Loss 1 381 - Loss of super. - RF
Module fault 1 333 - Expansion module failure
Printer fault 1 336 - Local printer failure
Fail to communicate with monitoring 1 354 - Fail to communicate
station
TLM trouble restore 3 351 - Telco 1 fault restore

AC Failure restore 3 3A1 - AC loss restore
Battery Failure restore 3 3A9 - Battery test restore
Auxiliary supply trouble restore 3 3AA - System trouble restore
Bell output current limit restore 3 321 - Bell 1 restore
Bell absent restore 3 321 - Bell 1 restore
Clock programmed 3 626 - Time/Date Reset
Fire loop trouble restore 3 373 - Fire trouble restore
Wireless Transmitter Low Battery 3 384 - RF xmtr. low battery
Wireless Transmitter Supervision Loss 3 381 - Loss of super. - RF
Module fault restore 3 333 - Expansion module failure
restore
Printer fault restore 3 336 - Local printer failure restore
Fail to communicate with monitoring 3 354 - Fail to communicate restore
station
Cold Start 1 3A8 - System shutdown

Test Report engaged 1 6A2 - Periodic test report
PC software communication finished 1 412 - Successful - download access
Installer on site 1 627 - Program mode Entry
Installer programming finished 1 628 - Program mode Exit

Module Connections
Printer Module (APR3-PRT1)

Press the "print test" switch to perform a print test
RX LED
reserved for
future use
Spectra Control Panel

V2.0 or higher
Not used
Communication
Bus
DB-9 Serial Port Pin-out Diagram

Pin 5 - GND
Pin 4 - DTR (Data Terminal Ready / Not Used)
Pin 8 - CTS (Control Transmission / Not Used)
Pin 3 - TX Connecting the PGM
Output
Pin 2 - RX (Not Used)
A Green “Locate” LED: Remains illuminated during power up

B Red “Watchdog” LED: Flashes to indicate proper operation. If there is a communication failure, the red
LED will flash ON for one second and OFF for one second.
C Red “TX” LED: Flashes when the Printer Module is transmitting data through the serial port only.
D 25-Pin Parallel Port: Connect the Printer Module’s 25-pin parallel port to any dot matrix printer. Note: The
dot matrix printer must support a minimum of 80 columns.
E 9-Pin Serial Port: Connect the Printer Module’s 9-Pin serial port to a dot matrix printer. Note: The dot
matrix printer must support a minimum of 80 columns.
F 9-Pin Serial Port: Connect the Printer Module’s 9-pin serial port to a computer’s COM port to view the
control panel’s events on the computer’s monitor. The events displayed on the monitor can then be printed
through the printer connected to the computer.
Remove AC power and battery before adding APR3-PRT1 to the system. Do not connect any modules more than 76m
(250 ft) from the control panel. Only one Printer Module can be connected per Spectra control panel.

4-PGM Expansion Module (APR3-PGM4)
Red “Watchdog” LED:
Status: flashes once per second to indicate proper operation.
Flash 1 second on and 1 second off:
The module is experiencing a communication failure with the control panel.
Spectra
control panel
Not used
External Power Supply
(Recommended: Paradox
PSW817 1.75A Switching
Power Supply)
Any device such as a garage

Communication Bus door opener, light or siren
Remove AC and battery from the control panel before adding the 4-PGM Output Module to the system. Do not connect the APR3-
PGM4 more than 76m (250 ft) from the control panel. Only one APR3-PGM4 can be connected per Spectra control panel.
4-Zone Expansion Module (SPC-ZX4 and APR3-ZX4)

Not used
Red “WDG” LED:
Status: Flashes to indicate proper operation.
Toggle 1 sec. on & 1 sec. off = Trouble and/or

communication failure.
Connecting the Tamper

Switch
Not used
Spectra Control
Panel External
Communication Tamper
Bus Switch
Connect the detection devices to the module's (N.C.)
input terminals exactly as shown in the
Spectra Reference & Installation Manual.
Input terminal Z1 can be used
as a tamper switch input
Option [2]: Section [650]
Remove AC and battery power from the control panel before connecting the module to the
communication bus. Do not connect the APR3-ZX4 or SPC-ZX4 more than 76m (250 ft) from the control
panel. Only one APR3-ZX4 or one SPC-ZX4 can be connected per Spectra control panel.

Voice-Assisted Arm/Disarm Module (APR3-ADM2)
Remove AC and battery power from the control panel before adding the APR3-ADM2 module to the system. Do not connect the APR3-
ADM2 more than 76m (250 ft) from the control panel. Only one APR3-ADM2 can be connected per Spectra control panel.
Green "PULSE"LED:
Monitors the dialer. The LED will illuminate when the dialer
is in use. When the dialer is not being used, the LED will
remain off.
Red “WATCHDOG” LED:

Flashes once every second = normal.
Toggle 1 second on & 1 second off = trouble and/or
communication failure.
Not Used
Communication Ground
Bus clamp
Cold water pipe

grounding
Refer to Inset 1
Partial view of Spectra

To Spectra control Household control panel dialer.
panel telephone
Inset 1: Connecting the

APR3-ADM2 PGM Output To reset the standalone code of the APR3-ADM2 you
have to perform a hardware reset of the Spectra
control panel.
Partial view of
the APR3-ADM2
External Power Supply

(Recommended: Paradox
PSW817 1.75A Switching
Power Supply)
Any device such as a garage

door opener, light or siren

8-Zone Expansion Modules (SPC-ZX8 and APR3-ZX8)
Red “WDG” LED:
NOT USED FLASH ONCE EVERY SEC. = normal.
TOGGLE 1 SEC. ON & 1 SEC. OFF = Trouble and/or communication failure.
Connecting the PGM

output
INSET 2
MR3-UL
Refer to the appropriate Spectra Reference & Installation

NOT USED Manual about connecting devices to the Expansion Input Tamper Switch
INSET 1 Terminals. Connection
External
Tamper
Switch
(N.C.)
Remove AC power and battery before adding a
module to the system. Do not connect the APR3-ZX8
Input terminal Z1 can be
or SPC-ZX8 more than 76m (250 ft) from the control used as a tamper switch
panel. Only one SPC-ZX8 or APR3-ZX8 can be input.
connected per Spectra control panel. Option [2]: Section [650]
COMMUNICATION Spectra Control

BUS Panel
Magellan Wireless Expansion Module (MG-RCV3)

Hardware Connections
Single Zone Inputs
Double Zone Inputs (with ATZ option only)

Connecting Fire Circuits, Keyswitches and PGMs
Program the PGM with the
“[PG]/[FNC1] Key was
pressed” Activation Event
so that the smoke
detectors can be reset by
pressing the [PG] or
[FNC1] key. See Event
Group # 5 on page 7.
All 4-wire smoke

detectors must be
connected using the
daisy chain PGM2 can be used as a strobe output (see
configuration section [129] options [1] to [3] on page 10).
Each Spectra 1738

control panel supports
a maximum of five
2-wire smoke
detectors
Alarm Relay (1738 only)
Control Panel
COM N.C. N.O.
External Alarm Relay (5A) can be programmed to follow the BELL output or
power + the Global PGM.
supply -
Any device such as a strobe

- +
light or siren
Keypad and Keypad Zone Connections

To connect the keypads to the control panel, remove the back cover and wire the GRN, YEL, RED, and BLK terminals of
each keypad to the corresponding terminals on the control panel as shown in “Spectra 1738 PCB Layout” on page 39 or
“Spectra 1728 PCB Layout” on page 38. 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 700mA.
Each keypad has one zone input terminal, allowing you to connect one motion detector or door contact directly to a keypad.
For example, a door contact located at the entry point of an establishment can be wired directly to the input terminal of the
entry point keypad instead of wiring the door contact all the way to the control panel. 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 4.
For details on Keypad Tamper Supervision or Configuring the LED Keypads, please see the Spectra 1728 & 1738 Reference
and Installation Manual.
If you do not use the keypad zone, do not connect a jumper across the “ZN” and “-” terminals; leave the zone
open.
For proper operation of the keypad zones whether they are used or not, always enable the Keypad Zone
Sending option on all LCD keypads.

Spectra 1728 PCB Layout
Service Keypad Reset Jumper Paradox Memory Key
Status LED
Four pin connector can be used Flash once every sec. = Normal operation
for quick installation of a Spectra Toggle ON 1sec / OFF 1sec = Trouble in the
keypad or Expansion Module. system
Always ON = Panel is using phone line
Fast flash 4sec. after power up = Installer
Lock enabled
Warning:
Disconnect telephone line before
12Vdc 7Ah/4Ah servicing.
Caution:
Disconnect battery before
replacing the fuse.
See “Connecting Fire

Circuits, Keyswitches and Refer to “Single Zone
PGMs” on page 37. Inputs” on page 36.
Cold water
pipe
AWG#14 single grounding
Refer to the Transformer
Requirements table below. conductor solid
copper wire
Ground
clamp
To provide maximum lightning protection

we strongly recommend having separate
earth connections for the dialer and zone To metallic
ground terminals. enclosure
Warning:
Improper connection may result in
damage to the system. SPECTRA KEYPADS
• The maximum number of keypads per installation is dependent on the auxiliary output, which is
BELL OUTPUT not to exceed 700mA.
Will shut down if current • For the keypad’s zone, EOL and tamper configurations, refer to page 3.
exceeds 3A. • Warning: Do
not connect
keypads more
than 76m
(250 ft) from
the control
panel.
AUX POWER
Refer to transformer requirements below for Aux. Power
Output. To connect additional wiring to auxiliary power, use A Door Contact or any other
the red (+) and black (-) keypad connectors. Auxiliary power detection device can be
will shut down if current exceeds 1.1A. If the auxiliary output connected to the Keypad Zone.
is overloaded and is shut down, you must disconnect all
loads from the output for at least 10 seconds before
reconnecting any load back to the auxiliary output.
For UL Listed warnings, refer to the UL and cUL Warnings section in the Spectra Reference & Installation Manual.
Transformer Requirements Table

Transformer: Amseco XP-1620 Recommend: 16VAC 40VA
16VAC 20VA* UL: Basler BE156240CAA007
Spectra DC Power Supply rated at: 1.2A 1.5A
Auxiliary Supply can provide a maximum of: typ: 600mA, max: 700mA typ: 600mA, max: 700mA
Acceptable Battery Charge Currents (section [127] option [5]) 350mA 350mA/700mA
* Not verified by UL.
Spectra 1738 PCB Layout
Reset Jumper Paradox Memory Key
Status LED
Flash once every sec:
Normal Operation
Toggle ON 1 sec /OFF 1
Caution: sec: Trouble in the
Disconnect battery system
before replacing Always ON: Panel is
the fuse. using phone line
Fast flash 4 sec after
power up: Installer Lock
enabled
Warning: Disconnect
telephone line before
servicing
UL/cUL
12Vdc / 4Ah or 7Ah
Service Keypad
Four pin connector can Refer to “Single Zone Inputs” or “Double AWG#14 single
be used for quick Zone Inputs (with ATZ option only)” on conductor solid
copper wire Ground
installation of a page 36 clamp
Spectra keypad or
expansion module. Cold water
pipe
Refer to To provide maximum lightning grounding
Transformer protection, we strongly recommend
Requirements having separate earth connections To metallic
Table below. for the dialer and zone ground enclosure
terminals.
To connect the 5A
alarm relay and the
UL/cUL
PGMs, refer to “Alarm
Wheelock 46T-12 SPECTRA KEYPADS
Relay (1738 only)” on
• The maximum number of keypads per installation is dependent on the
page 37.
BELL OUTPUT auxiliary output, which is not to exceed 700 mA.
Will shut down if current • For the keypad’s zone, EOL
exceeds 3A. and tamper configurations,
refer to page 3.
• Warning: Do not connect
keypads more than 76m
(250ft) from the
AUX POWER control panel.
Refer to transformer requirements in the table below for AUX
Power Output. Auxiliary power will shut down if current
exceeds 1.1A. If the auxiliary output is overloaded and is shut
down, you must disconnect all loads from the output for at least
10 seconds before reconnecting any load back to the auxiliary
output.
Warning: Improper connection may A Door Contact or any other

result in damage to the system. detection device can be
connected to the Keypad Zone.
For UL Listed warnings, refer to the UL and cUL Warnings section in the Spectra Reference & Installation Manual.
Transformer Requirements Table

Transformer: Amseco XP-1620 Rec: 16.5VAC 40VA
16VAC, 20VA* UL: Basler BE156240CAA007
Spectra DC Power Supply rated at: 1.2A 1.5A
Auxiliary Supply can provide a maximum of: typ: 600mA, max: 700mA typ: 600mA, max: 700 mA
Acceptable Battery Charge Currents (section [127] option [5]) 350mA 350mA/700mA
* Not verified by UL.

ATZ Wiring Options (V2.4 or higher)
A
Use a 1k resistor for the
A - Control panel terminals zone input.
B - Detector 1 terminals
B
C - Detector 2 terminals
C Use a 2.2 k resistor for the

ATZ zone input.
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System Programming Guide

Decimal and Hexadecimal Programming Table

[1] - No Battery or Low Battery [8] - Timer Loss**

Spectra 1728 & 1738 -1- Programming Guide

4-PGM Expansion Module.................................................................................................................... 19

Printer Module ...................................................................................................................................... 20

Voice-assisted Arm/Disarm Module...................................................................................................... 22

Wireless Module ................................................................................................................................... 23

Zone Expansion Modules ..................................................................................................................... 26

User Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 27

Appendix A - Ademco CID Report Code List (Prog.)............................................................................ 29

Appendix B - Ademco CID Report Code List (All Codes) ..................................................................... 30

Module Connections ............................................................................................................................. 32

Hardware Connections ......................................................................................................................... 36

Spectra 1728 & 1738 -2- Programming Guide

Configuring the 1686H, 1686V and 1689 Keypads (V2.0 or higher)

How Do I Configure The Keypad?

After two minutes, the keypad exits programming mode.

Key [1] - Keypad Zone Selection (“Zone Programming” on page 4)

Key [2] - EOL Definition

Key [3] - On-Board Tamper

Spectra 1728 & 1738 -3- Programming Guide

= Not displayed on 10-Zone LED Keypads (1686H & 1686V)

Zone Recognition Table for 1738

Spectra 1728 & 1738 -4- Programming Guide

ZONE DEFINITION PARTITION ASSIGNMENT ZONE OPTIONS

Spectra 1728 & 1738 -5- Programming Guide

* Maximum 60 seconds for UL listed systems.

Spectra 1728 & 1738 -6- Programming Guide

[122] PGM 2 PGM Activation Event ___/___ ___/___ ___/___

[124] Global PGM Activation Event ___/___ ___/___ ___/___

Event Group # Sub-Group #

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Spectra 1728 & 1738 -8- Programming Guide

Event Group # Sub-Group # Partition #

Spectra 1728 & 1738 -9- Programming Guide

SECTION [127]: General Options

SECTION [128]: General Options

SECTION [129]: General Options

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SECTION [131]: Arming/Disarming Options

SECTION [132]: Zone Options

[3] Generate Tamper if detected on Bypassed Zone N Yes N No

* Not to be used with UL installations.

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SECTION [134]: Partition 2 Options

SECTION [135]: Dialer Options

[3] Reporting (Dialer) N Disabled N Enabled

* Not to be used with UL installations.

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SECTION [137]: Event Call Direction

SECTION [138]: Event Call Direction

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[141] ___/___/___/___ PANEL IDENTIFIER (WINLOAD SOFTWARE)

Special Keys for Telephone Numbers

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Arming Report Codes

[161]___/___Access Code 05 [166]___/___Access Code 25 [171]___/___Access Code 45

[162]___/___Access Code 09 [167]___/___Access Code 29

[163]___/___Access Code 13 [168]___/___Access Code 33 [172]___/___Auto-Arming

[164]___/___Access Code 17 [169]___/___Access Code 37 [173]___/___Quick Arming

Disarming Report Codes

[175]___/___Access Code 05 [180]___/___Access Code 25 [185]___/___Access Code 45

[176]___/___Access Code 09 [181]___/___Access Code 29

[177]___/___Access Code 13 [182]___/___Access Code 33 [186]___/___Cancel Auto-Arm

[178]___/___Access Code 17 [183]___/___Access Code 37

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[187]___/___Zone 01 [191]___/___Zone 01 [195]___/___Emergency Panic

[188]___/___Zone 05 [192]___/___Zone 05 [196]___/___Zone Shutdown

Tamper Report Codes

System Trouble Report Codes

[205]___/___N/A [208]___/___TLM [211] ___/___Cold Start (Shutdown)

[206]___/___Bell Output Overload [209]___/___Bell Output Overload [212]___/___Installer In

[207]___/___Wireless Low Battery [210]___/___Wireless Low Battery [213]___/___TX Supervision Loss

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[280] ___/___:___/___ SYSTEM REAL TIME CLOCK (HH:MM)

[122] PGM 2 PGM Activation Event _/_ _/_ _/_

[124] Global PGM Activation Event _/_ _/_ _/_

[141] _/_/_/_ PANEL IDENTIFIER (WINLOAD SOFTWARE)

[161]_/_Access Code 05 [166]_/_Access Code 25 [171]_/_Access Code 45

[162]_/_Access Code 09 [167]_/_Access Code 29

[163]_/_Access Code 13 [168]_/_Access Code 33 [172]_/_Auto-Arming

[164]_/_Access Code 17 [169]_/_Access Code 37 [173]_/_Quick Arming

[175]_/_Access Code 05 [180]_/_Access Code 25 [185]_/_Access Code 45

[176]_/_Access Code 09 [181]_/_Access Code 29

[177]_/_Access Code 13 [182]_/_Access Code 33 [186]_/_Cancel Auto-Arm

[178]_/_Access Code 17 [183]_/_Access Code 37

[187]_/_Zone 01 [191]_/_Zone 01 [195]_/_Emergency Panic

[188]_/_Zone 05 [192]_/_Zone 05 [196]_/_Zone Shutdown

[205]_/_N/A [208]_/_TLM [211] _/_Cold Start (Shutdown)

[206]_/_Bell Output Overload [209]_/_Bell Output Overload [212]_/_Installer In

[207]_/_Wireless Low Battery [210]_/_Wireless Low Battery [213]_/_TX Supervision Loss

[280] _/_:_/_ SYSTEM REAL TIME CLOCK (HH:MM)

[281] _/_/_/_/_/_ INSTALLER CODE, DEFAULT: 0000 / 000000

[507] PGM2 Activation Event _/_ _/_ _/_

[509] PGM3 Activation Event _/_ _/_ _/_

[511] PGM4 Activation Event _/_ _/_ _/_

[602] _/_/_/_/_/_= EXPANSION INPUT 2

[603] _/_/_/_/_/_= EXPANSION INPUT 3

[604] _/_/_/_/_/_= EXPANSION INPUT 4

[605] _/_/_/_/_/_= EXPANSION INPUT 5

[606] _/_/_/_/_/_= EXPANSION INPUT 6

[607] _/_/_/_/_/_= EXPANSION INPUT 7

[608] _/_/_/_/_/_= EXPANSION INPUT 8