616, 626, & 636 Keypads

User’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 BASIC OPERATION .................... 2

2.0 ACCESS CODES ......................... 4

3.0 ARMING & DISARMING .............. 6

4.0 PANIC ZONES .......................... 13

5.0 KEY ACCESS PROGRAMMING . 14

6.0 ADDITIONAL FEATURES .......... 15

7.0 TROUBLE DISPLAY .................. 16

8.0 FIRE ALARM OPERATION ........ 18

9.0 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE .......... 20

10.0 SYSTEM CHECKLIST ............. 21

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1.0 BASIC OPERATION

The Esprit 616, 626 and 636 keypads all function in

the same way, but display the visual feedback
differently.

1.1 VISUAL FEEDBACK

The numbers, symbols, lights and keys on the keypad

communicate the status of your system as described
below.
Figure 1: Overview of the 616 & 626 Keypads

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 Figure 2: Overview of the 636 Keypad

1.2 ZONES

The Esprit control panel can support up to 24 zones.

When a zone is opened or breached its
corresponding key will light up on the keypad. For
example, if zone 5 were to open, the 5 key will light up
on the keypad. The Esprit’s keypads will show the
status of the zones through keys 1 to 12. By default,
keys 1 to 12 will display the status of zones 1 to 12.
Press the [2ND] button and keys 1 to 12 will now
display the status of zones 13 to 24 respectively.

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1.3 PARTITIONING

Your Esprit system is equipped with a partitioning

feature that can divide your alarm system into two
distinct areas (System A and System B). User access
codes can arm or disarm one system or both systems
simultaneously.
In partitioning mode, when System A is armed, the
[STAY] key flashes. If System B is armed, the [AWAY]
key flashes. If both systems are armed, both of these
keys will be flashing.

2.0 ACCESS CODES

2.1 PROGRAMMING USER CODES

In addition to the master code, the Esprit control

panel can be programmed to accept up to 48 user
codes.
Note: Avoid programming simple or
obvious access codes, such as your
telephone number, address or codes such
as 1234.
To create or modify access codes, follow the steps
indicated in section 2.2. The master code and user
codes are identified by a 2 digit “code number”.

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2.2 CREATING USER CODES

1) Press [ENTER] and then enter your master code

(default 474747) or user 1 code. You will hear
the “confirmation” beep and the [ENTER] key will
flash.
2) Enter the two digit “code number” (01-48) for the
user code you wish to program (or 00 to change
the master code). You will hear the
“confirmation” beep and the [ENTER] key will stay
on.
3) Key in 4 or 6-digit user access code and press
[ENTER]. The “confirmation” beep will be heard
again. The [ENTER] key will flash. You may
continue programming other user codes, or
press [CLEAR] to exit programming mode.
Note: [2ND] key flashes if location is empty
(no code programmed).

2.3 DURESS CODES

The last user code (user 48) can be programmed to

report a “duress code”. If you are forced to arm or
disarm your system under threat, a duress code can
be entered to produce a silent alarm at the monitoring
station. Check with your installer to see if this option
is active on your system.

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2.4 DELETING A USER CODE

How do I delete a user code?

1) Press the [ENTER] key.
2) Enter your [MASTER CODE] (default 474747).
3) Enter the 2-digit [CODE NUMBER] (01-48) to be deleted.
4) Press the [2ND] key.
5) Press the [ENTER] key.
6) If you wish to delete another user code, repeat steps 1
to 5. If you wish to exit, press the [CLEAR] key.

3.0 ARMING & DISARMING

3.1 EXIT DELAY

After entering a valid arming sequence, an exit delay

timer will provide you with time to exit the protected
area before the system arms. The keypad may beep
during the exit delay.

3.2 REGULAR SYSTEM ARMING

How do I Regular Arm the system?

1) The green “READY’ light must be ON in order to arm
the system.
2) Enter your User Code.
After the Confirmation beep, the “ready” light and the
[STAY] and [AWAY] buttons will begin to flash. The exit
delay timer will begin the countdown to arming.

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3.3 STAY ARMING

Stay arming allows you to remain in the protected

area while “partially” arming the system (perimeter
zones only, such as doors and windows).

How do I Stay Arm the system?

1) Press the [STAY] button.
2) Enter your User Code.
After the Confirmation beep, the “ready” light and the
[STAY] and [AWAY] buttons will begin to flash. The exit
delay timer will begin the countdown to arming.

3.4 ONE TOUCH ARMING

One touch system arming - no code required. Check

with your installer if these features are enabled.

3.4.1 Key [10] - Regular Arming:

When the “ready” light is on, pressing key [10]
steadily for 2 seconds automatically arms the system.

3.4.2 Key [STAY/11] - Stay arming:

Please refer to section 3.3 for an explanation of stay
arming. Press the [STAY/11] key steadily for 2
seconds. This will automatically “Stay” arm the
system.

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3.5 DOUBLE STAY ARMING:

After Stay Arming and during the exit delay, press

and hold the [STAY/11] key to switch any delayed
zones to “instant” zones. Regular arming cancels
“double stay” arming.

3.6 FAST EXIT WHILE IN STAY MODE:

3.6.1 Fast Exit and Stay Arm

To exit the already Stay armed premises and remain
Stay armed, press key [STAY/11] for two seconds.
The system will switch to exit delay mode (“ready”
LED flashes). At the end of the exit delay period, the
system will return to “Stay” arming mode.
3.6.2 Fast Exit and Regular Arm
To exit the already Stay armed premises and switch
to regular arming, press key [10] for two seconds.
The system will switch to regular arming (keys [11]
and [12] flash) with an exit delay. At the end of the
exit delay period, the system is regular armed.

3.7 KEYSWITCH ARMING

A keyswitch can be used to arm your system. If an

alarm is generated in your system, or a zone that has
not been defined as a Stay zone is opened after
panel arming, the system can only be disarmed from
a keypad (if keyswitch is defined as “Stay” arming).

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3.8 MANUAL BYPASS ARMING

This feature arms the system while bypassing zones

you wish to leave unarmed.
How do I Manually Bypass Arm the system?
1) Press the [BYP] button and then enter your User Code.
The [BYP] key will illuminate as well as any zones that
have already been bypassed.
2) Enter the number of the zone(s) you wish to bypass.
To “unbypass” a bypassed zone, enter the zone num-
ber of the bypassed zone.
3) Press [ENTER]. Arm the system using desired method.
The [BYP] key will remain illuminated to indicate that
there are bypassed zones.

By using the “bypass recall” feature, you can reinstate

the latest zone bypass instructions saved in memory.
Press [BYP] in Step 2 (see above) and the previous
bypass status will be re-established.

3.9 FORCE (AWAY) ARMING

To arm the system rapidly without waiting for the

“READY” light (for all zones to close), use Force
“Away” arming. Open zones will not be protected, but
will be armed as soon as they are closed.
How do I Force Arm the system?
1) Press the [AWAY] button and then enter your User
Code.
The [AWAY] key will flash.

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3.10 ARMING BOTH SYSTEMS SIMULTANEOUSLY

If your code has access to both systems:

How do I Arm Systems A and B simultaneously?

1) Enter your Access Code.
The [STAY] AND [AWAY] key will flash. The “ready” light
will also begin to flash and the exit timer will begin to
countdown.

3.11 ARMING SYSTEM A AND B SEPARATELY:

If your Access Code has access to System A:

How do I arm System A?

1) Press the [STAY] key.
2) Enter your Access Code.
The [STAY] key will flash. The “ready” light will also
begin to flash and the exit timer will begin to count-
down.

If your Access Code has access to System B:

How do I Disarm System B?

1) Press the [AWAY] key.
2) Enter your Access Code.
The [AWAY] key will flash. The “ready” light will also
begin to flash and the exit timer will begin to count-
down.

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3.12 STAY ARMING SYSTEM A

Please refer to section 3.3 page 7 for an explanation

of stay arming. Press the [STAY/11] key steadily for 2
seconds. With your system partitioned, only System
A will be Stay armed when the [STAY/11] key is
pressed.

3.13 “NO MOVEMENT” SUPERVISION FEATURE

Your panel can be programmed to send a report and/

or arm the system if it is not armed and there is no
zone activity for a preprogrammed amount of time.

3.14 AUTOMATICALLY ARM ON TIME

Your installer can program your system to arm at a

specific time each day. In this mode, all protected
zones and detection devices must be in the “normal”
state before arming can occur.

3.15 DISARMING

How do I Disarm the Security System?

1) Enter through the designated entry/exit door.
The keypad will beep and begin the entry delay timer.
2) Enter your Access Code.
The “armed” light will go off and the keypad will stop
beeping.

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3.16 DISARMING SYSTEM A AND B SEPARATELY

If your Access Code has access to System A:

How do I Disarm System A?

1) Enter through the designated entry/exit door.
The keypad will beep and begin the entry delay timer.
2) Press the [STAY] button and then enter a valid access
code.
The “armed” light will go off and the keypad will stop
beeping.

If your Access Code has access to System B:

How do I Disarm System B?

1) Enter the designated entry-exit door.
The keypad will beep and begin the entry delay timer.
2) Press the [AWAY] button and then enter a valid access
code.
The “armed” light will go off and the keypad will stop
beeping.

3.17 VIEWING ALARM MEMORY

The memory light [MEM] on your keypad will illuminate

if any alarm situations take place while your system is
armed. After disarming the system, pressing once on
the [MEM] key brings up the zones that were open
during the last alarm period.

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4.0 PANIC ZONES

The Esprit provides three “panic” zones on your

keypad. These panic zones can generate audible or
silent alarms, both of which also can be sent directly
to your central security station. The 3 different panic
zones can also communicate specific messages to
your monitoring station, i.e. pressing “panic 1” means
“call the police”. Ask your installer for the exact
definition of your panel's panic alarms.

4.1 “PANIC 1” - PANIC ALARM

Pressing keys [1] and [3] simultaneously for 2 sec.

will generate a “panic 1” or a “panic alarm”.

4.2 “PANIC 2” - AUXILIARY ALARM

Pressing keys [4] and [6] simultaneously for 2 sec.

will generate a “panic 2” or an “auxiliary alarm”.

4.3 “PANIC 3” - FIRE ALARM

Pressing keys [7] and [9] simultaneously for 2 sec.

will generate a “panic 3" or a “fire alarm”.

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5.0 KEY ACCESS PROGRAMMING

Several control panel features can be programmed

quickly on the keypad. The Security Company or
installer may ask you to perform some of these
functions. To enter the One-key Access programming
mode:

How do I enter One-key Access programming mode?

1) Press the [ENTER] key.
2) Enter the [MASTER CODE] or [USER CODE 1].
3) Then press the key that corresponds to the feature you
wish to activate (see below).
4) Press [ENTER] or [CLEAR] to exit.

Key Feature Description

[9] “Auto-arming” Time Programming:
When the [9] key flashes, enter the time
using the 24-hour clock (ex: 6PM would
be entered as 18:00).
[MEM] Control Panel Time Programming:
When the [MEM] key flashes, enter the
time using the 24-hour clock (ex: 6PM
would be entered as 18:00).
[BYP] Test Report:
If programmed by your installer, this fea-
ture will send a test report code to the
Security Company.

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 Key Feature Description
[TRBL] Call Espload via telephone:
This initiates communication to the cen-
tral monitoring station computer using the
Espload software.
[AWAY] Answer Espload Software:
This feature will force the control panel to
answer a call made by your security
Company that is using the Espload soft-
ware.
[STAY] Cancel Communication
Cancels all communication with the Esp-
load software if it has been initiated.

6.0 ADDITIONAL FEATURES

6.1 KEYPAD NIGHT ILLUMINATION

Pressing on the [MEM] key for 2 seconds changes it to

the keypad illumination key. Keep pressing the [MEM]
key until you reach the level you require, then press
[ENTER] or [CLEAR] to save the setting in system
memory.

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6.2 CHIME ZONES

A chime zone will emit a rapid intermittent beep tone

when it is opened. To turn on the “chime zone”
feature, press on the selected zone key for three
seconds until the intermittent chime beep is heard.
If you have more than one keypad in your system,
“chime” program each keypad separately.

6.2.1 Chime Keys

Keys [1] to [6]: Turns chime “on” or “off” in zones
numbered 1-6.
Key [8]: Turns the chime “on” and “off” for the
zone connected to this keypad.

6.2.2 Panel Buzzer Mute

Key [9]: Turns keypad sounder “on” & “off”
(intermittent beep means mute is activated,
and keypad sounder is “off”. Depress for 2
seconds to disable).

7.0 TROUBLE DISPLAY

When a trouble condition occurs, the [TRBL] key on

your keypad illuminates and if programmed by your
installer, the keypad sounder will beep. Pressing the
[TRBL] key will cause it to flash, indicating that your
panel is in “trouble display” mode. Keys that
illuminate in “trouble display” mode tell you which
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trouble conditions are taking place and/or are in
memory. Only the troubles that are relevant to you
are listed below. If a trouble appears and it is not
listed below, call your Security Company to come
service your system.
Trouble conditions will remain in memory. Pressing
on the [2ND] key displays current trouble conditions.
Pressing [CLEAR] will erase trouble conditions in
memory.
Key [1] - No battery/low battery
If battery is not connected to the control panel, or if it
is at low capacity, key [1] illuminates. This means that
the battery connected to the panel should be replaced
because it can no longer provide adequate back-up
current in the event of a power failure.
Key [3] - AC power failure
If AC power is not being supplied to the control panel,
key [3] will illuminate. AC trouble can be excluded
from keypad “trouble display” by your alarm installer.
Key [4] - Bell disconnect
If a bell or siren is not connected to the bell/siren
output, this is indicated by the illumination of key [4]
in trouble display mode.
Key [8] - Timer loss
Your alarm system’s clock must be reprogrammed.
This is the only trouble we recommend that you
correct.

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 How do I reprogram the Timer?
1) Press the [ENTER] key.
2) Enter the [MASTER CODE] or [USER CODE 01].
3) Enter the new time using the 24-hour clock (ex:
8:30PM = 20:30).
4) Press [ENTER].

Key [9] - Tamper/zone wiring failure

Key [9], if illuminated, means that there is a wiring
problem in one of your protected zones.
Key [11] - Fire/trouble
If the fire zone is cut, the fire zone key and trouble key
[11] will illuminate.
Most of these “trouble” conditions will be programmed
by your installer to be reported directly to your
security company. Please make sure to contact your
alarm company, however, to ensure that repairs are
immediately made to your security system.

8.0 FIRE ALARM OPERATION

Upon a Fire Alarm, the bell/siren will operate in “pulse

mode”. To silence or reset a fire alarm, enter a valid
user code.

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 Note: IF A FIRE CONDITION EXISTS,
FOLLOW YOUR EVACUATION PLAN
IMMEDIATELY! If there is no fire condition,
contact your monitoring company without
delay to avoid an unnecessary response.
Fire Safety in the Home
Reasonable fire safety can be achieved by following a
three point program:
1.Minimizing fire hazards (i.e. smoking in bed, etc.)
2.Providing a fire warning system
3.Having and practicing an escape plan
Providing a Fire Warning System
Household fires are especially dangerous at night.
Fires produce smoke and deadly gases that can
overcome occupants while they sleep. To warn
against fire, smoke detectors should be installed
outside of each separate sleeping area in the
immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each
additional story of the family living unit, including
basements.
Having and Practicing an Escape Plan
There often may be very little time between detection
of a fire and the time that it becomes deadly. Advance
warning of a fire may be wasted unless the family has
planned for a rapid exit from their residence. The
following should be considered:
• Plan and practice for fire conditions with the focus
on rapid exit from the residence.

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• Drills should be held so that all family members
know what to do.
• Each person should plan for the possibility that an
exit out of the bedroom window may be necessary.
An exit out of the residence that does not require
the opening of a bedroom door is essential.
Provision for the Disabled
For special circumstances where life-safety of some
occupant(s) depends upon prompt rescue by others,
the fire warning system includes a means of prompt,
automatic notification to those who are to be
depended upon for the rescue.

9.0 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Under normal use, your system requires virtually no

maintenance other than regular testing.

9.1 TESTING YOUR SYSTEM

It is recommend that your system be tested once a

week. Contact your monitoring station BEFORE and
AFTER testing.

9.1.1 Burglar Alarm Testing

With the system disarmed and the “ready” light on,
activate motion detectors (walk in protected area).
Open and close protected doors. Observe the zone

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light. It should come on following each activation.
Your installer can advise you of the best way to test
your particular system.

9.1.2 Fire Alarm Testing

CAUTION: Do not use open flame or burning
materials to test your fire detection devices. Contact
your alarm installer to discuss safe methods to test
your system.

10.0 SYSTEM CHECKLIST

10.1 PANIC BUTTONS

Keys Panic Alarm Type

[1] and [3] Police or ______________________

l Silent l Audible l Not Used

[4] and [6] Auxiliary or ____________________

l Silent l Audible l Not Used

[7] and [9] Fire or ________________________

l Silent l Audible l Not Used

10.2 ZONE CHECKLIST

Is this a partitioned system? Yes l No l

System A =___________System B =____________

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 Zone # and System Zone # and System
Description A B Description A B
01: l l 13: l l
02: l l 14: l l
03: l l 15: l l
04: l l 16: l l
05: l l 17: l l
06: l l 18: l l
07: l l 19: l l
08: l l 20: l l
09: l l 21: l l
10: l l 22: l l
11: l l 23: l l
12: l l 24: l l

Entry Delay 1 is __________ seconds.

Entry Delay 2 is __________ seconds.
Exit Delay is __________ seconds.

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10.3 USER ACCESS CODE LIST

User Name System User Name System

01: 17:

02: 18:

03: 19:

04: 20:

05: 21:

06: 22:

07: 23:

08: 24:

09: 25:

10: 26:

11: 27:

12: 28:

13: 29:

14: 30:

15: 31:

16: 32:

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 User Name System User Name System
33: 41:

34: 42:

35: 43:

36: 44:

37: 45:

38: 46:

39: 47:

40: 48:

Warranty
The Seller warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use for a period of one year (except as
indicated otherwise). Except as specifically stated herein, all express or
implied warranties whatsoever, statutory or otherwise, including without
limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are expressly excluded. Because Seller does not
install or connect the products and because the products may be used
in conjunction with products not manufactured by Seller, Seller cannot
guarantee the performance of the security system. Seller obligation and
liability under this warranty is expressly limited to repairing or replacing,
at Seller's option, any product not meeting the specifications. In no
event shall the Seller be liable to the buyer or any other person for any
loss or damages whether direct or indirect or consequential or
incidental, including without limitation, any damages for lost profits,
stolen goods, or claims by any other party caused by defective goods or
otherwise arising from the improper, incorrect or otherwise faulty
installation or use of the merchandise sold.

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