POWERING UP THE UNIT
When keypads are installed far from the control panel, a keypad should be temporarily connected close
to the panel to conduct "power-up" testing. Connect the transformer. After 10 seconds, begin testing the
unit. Enter random commands on the keypad. It should "beep" in response to these commands. Open a
zone to ensure that keypad and panel are responding to signals. If the keypad does not respond and
indicator lights do not illuminate, check for AC voltage at the “AC” terminals. If 16VAC is flowing, then
keypad wiring should be verified. Also check for a short between "black" and "red” keypad wires.
Panel Programming Methods
To conduct panel programming, use the keypad or initiate communication with Espload (see below). Use
of
Espload is highly recommended, as it greatly reduces the potential for data entry errors during pro-
gramming. For Keypad Programming instructions, refer to "Programming Guide".
Battery Hook-Up
(required on UL/ULC installations)
Use a 12VDC 7AH rechargeable acid/lead or gel cell battery. Connect "red"
battery lead to positive battery terminal, and "black" battery lead to negative
battery terminal. Reversed connections will blow the battery fuse. Battery
should not be connected until AC panel connections have been made.
[
TRBL
] key should illuminate. Pressing [
TRBL
] causes key [8] to illuminate
(trouble indicator for "timer loss"). (See "Trouble Display Monitoring" section,
page 27-28.)
Warning: Do not connect battery until all wiring is completed.
Battery Test
Panel conducts dynamic battery test under load every 60 seconds. If the battery is disconnected, or capacity
is low, trouble indicator key [1] illuminates. Key [1] also comes “on” if battery voltage drops to 10.5 volts while
panel is running on battery power (with no AC). At 8.5 volts, the panel shuts down and all outputs close.
ESPLOAD
The 738 EXPRESS and 738 can be remotely programmed with Espload upload/download software, or on
site using Espload and a ADP-1 adapter. Advanced Espload software can carry out fast upload or down-
load, and provides many powerful features, including a comprehensive "monitoring" mode to oversee all
panel activity, a "scheduler" to initiate preprogrammed tasks at set intervals, and a "batch" mode to carry
out preprogrammed tasks following a call from the panel. There is no limit to the number of account files or
panel defaults that can be created, and thousands of programming combinations can be assigned to PGM
outputs using Espload. Espload can be converted to the language of your choice, and individualized help
menus can also be generated. Contact your local Paradox Distributor for your copy of Espload software.
KEYPAD
To program Esprit panels via the keypad, first complete the programming work sheets and follow the pro-
gramming procedures outlined in the "Programming Guide".
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Hexa Programming:
All digits from 0 to F are valid. Programming values are programmed into memory locations from address
000 to 043 and from address 300 to 527.
1) Press [
ENTER
] + installer code.
4) Enter 2 digit data.
2) [
ENTER
] will flash (programming mode).
5) Go to step 3 for next address.
3) Enter 3 digit memory address.
To exit programming mode, press [
CLEAR
].
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