How to Bypass a Zone on Paradox Magellan & Spectra Systems

How to Bypass a Zone on Paradox Magellan & Spectra Systems

Bypassing a Zone

Bypassing a zone allows you to ignore (deactivate) specified zones the next time the system is armed. For example, you may wish to bypass certain zones when workers are renovating part of your home. Once the system is disarmed, the bypass entries are erased. When zones are bypassed, the [BYP] key will illuminate. Zone bypassing can also be activated by using One-Touch Bypass Programming. If One-Touch Bypass Programming is enabled, press the [BYP] key for three seconds to enter bypass programming. To remove the Bypass feature from a zone, in step 3 enter the zone number again or press [CLEAR] to erase all current entries. Press [CLEAR] + [ENTER] to delete bypassed zones.

How do I bypass zones?

  1. Press the [BYP] key.
  2. Enter [USER CODE].
    The [    BYP] key will flash. Press [ENTER] to bypass all open zones or go to step 3.
  3. Illuminate the number(s) corresponding to the zone(s) you want to bypass by entering the zone number.
    Solid on = Zone open, Flash = Zone bypass, Off = Zone closed, not bypassed.
  4. Press the [ENTER] key to save and exit. Press [CLEAR] twice to exit without saving.

 

Bypass Recall Feature

After disarming the system, bypass entries are erased. The Bypass Recall feature reinstates the previous bypass entries saved in memory. This eliminates the need to manually re-program the bypass entries every time you arm your system.


How do I recall bypass entries?

  1. Press the [BYP] key.
  2. Enter your [USER CODE].
  3. Press the [BYP] key.
  4. ​Press the [ENTER] key.


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