Chapter 5: Paradox Panels Paradox 1738 Programming Very old panel - defaults are mostly wrong, use settings below Programming Locations Location 087 Enter 001 for daily test Location 110 Enter 0000 Location 131 LED 1 OFF (report disarm always) Dialer Options Location 135 (Tone dial) LED 3, 4, 5 ON All other LEDs OFF Location 136 (Auto Contact ID) LED 3 ON All other LEDs OFF Communication Settings Location 140 LED 5 ON (Contact ID) Location 143 P1 Account code Location 144 P2 Account code Location 151 Tel number 5555555 (5x7) Location 152 Tel number 5555555 (5x7) Important Notes This is a very old panel model Paradox MG5050 and SP6000 Programming Tested on Plus range version 1.30 Basic Programming Section 810 Select 44 for Contact ID Section 811 Account number for partition 1 Section 812 Account number for partition 2 Section 815 Enter 5555555 Section 817 Enter 5555555 Enabling the Dialer The status light on panel will be solid when dialling. If not dialling, check: Section 800 Option 8 must be OFF Options 4, 5, 6, 7 must be ON Section 802 Options 1, 2, 5, 6 must be ON Section 803 Options 1, 2, 5, 6 must be ON Section 805 Option 2 must be ON Opening/Closing Reports If closings work but not openings: Section 801 All options must be OFF Babyware Programming If using Babyware, these are MANDATORY : Section 910 Must be cleared using sleep button (once per digit) Section 911 Must be cleared using sleep button (once per digit) Troubleshooting Tips Panel won't send despite correct programming: Rarely, a default may be needed Power down, default, reprogram Account number issues: MUST be entered at both 811 and 812 With LED keypad: type account code twice at loc 811 PGM trigger issues: Jumper on motherboard above PGMs sets positive trigger One model only sets one PGM as positive (not both) Paradox fixing in next PCB version 6500 Panel on serial: Does not send account code Only sends signal ONCE Clear Event Buffer For 5050 and 6000: Enter programming mode Press Stay key once Press Clear key once Power panel down Power up and send signals For SP65: Press Power button → Installer code → Memory → 9 → Enter key Paradox Evo 192 Dialler Programming sections for the Evo dialler Basic Dialler Setup Section 3036 Option 3 must be ON to enable the dialler Section 3061-3068 (Account Codes) 3061: Partition 1 account code 3062: Partition 2 account code Section 3070 (Format) Enter 4 x 5 for Contact ID Section 3071 (Telephone Number) Enter 5555555 Event Reporting Configuration Sections 3127 to 3829 Check partition options for event call directions These sections tell the panel what events need to be reported Section 4031 Enable all reporting codes for Contact ID Important Programming Tips After all programming: REBOOT the panel - Critical step! Disable the dialer module Re-enable the dialer module, This clears the module for correct dialling. Account Code Rules: NEVER use account codes starting with "0" (e.g., 0001) Use 1001 instead Can use hex A: 1AA1 (press "stay" button for hex A) Troubleshooting If panel won't communicate after programming, always reboot Disable/re-enable dialer module if issues persist Paradox Evo 848 Programming Older Evo model programming Basic Programming Location 521 (Dialer options) LED 3, 4, 5, 6 must be ON All others OFF Location 550 (Format Contact ID) Enter 5555 Location 551 Enter [4-digit account code] Location 561 Enter [Phone number] Important Notes After Programming: Always REBOOT the panel after completing programming Account Code Rules: NEVER use account codes starting with "0" (e.g., 0001) Use 1001 instead Can use hex A: 1AA1 (press "stay" button for hex A) Troubleshooting Panel not communicating after programming Reboot is mandatory Check all LEDs in location 521 Account code issues Avoid leading zeros Try hex characters if numeric codes fail Paradox Evo 192 Triggers Configuration for direct trigger inputs using PGM outputs Prerequisites Before starting: Ensure jumper for PGMs is set to positive on panel motherboard If not set: Shut down panel Change jumper position Power up again Important: PGM1 stays negative - only PGM 2, 3, and 4 become positive PGM2 Configuration (Panic) Location 0920 Enter: 030 255 000 000 Location 0928 Enter: 005 Location 0929 LEDs 1 and 3 ON PGM3 Configuration (Burglary) Location 0930 Enter: 024 255 000 000 Location 0938 Enter: 005 Location 0939 LEDs 1 and 3 ON PGM4 Configuration (Open and Close) Location 0940 Enter: 064 255 000 000 Location 0948 Enter: 000 Location 0949 All LEDs OFF Wiring Notes Connect radio's Z4 (AC fail) to 1st AC connect block on panel Keep PGM wiring away from high voltage lines Test each PGM after configuration Paradox MG5050 DIALER + VERSION Extended programming guide for MG5050 with dialer module Enable Dialer Section 800 Put numbers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 OFF (this enables dialer) Basic Configuration Section 810 Enter 44 Section 811 Enter account number for telephone 1 Section 812 Enter account number for telephone 2 Section 815 Enter telephone number of base station/Radio Press Enter after entering number Event Call Direction Section 801 Put all numbers OFF (Opening signal must always report) Section 802 Number 1 ON (Opening/Closing signals will report) Number 5 ON (Burglary Signals will report) Section 803 Number 1 ON (Tamper signals will report) Number 5 ON (Trouble signals will report) Section 804 Number 1 ON (Special codes will report) Section 805 Only number 2 ON Additional Settings Section 966 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Enter Section 967 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Enter