# Paradox MG5050 and SP6000 Programming

*Tested on Plus range version 1.30*

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#### 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**

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#### 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**

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#### Opening/Closing Reports

If closings work but not openings:

**Section 801**
- All options must be **OFF**

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#### Serial Programming Notes

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)

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#### 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

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#### 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