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Paradox MG5050 and SP6000 Programming

Tested up to 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

  1. Panel won't send despite correct programming:

    • Rarely, a default may be needed
    • Power down, default, reprogram
  2. Account number issues:

    • MUST be entered at both 811 and 812
    • With LED keypad: type account code twice at loc 811
  3. 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
  4. 6500 Panel on serial:

    • Does not send account code
    • Only sends signal ONCE

Clear Event Buffer

For 5050 and 6000:

  1. Enter programming mode
  2. Press Stay key once
  3. Press Clear key once
  4. Power panel down
  5. Power up and send signals

For SP65:

  • Press Power button → Installer code → Memory → 9 → Enter key