OPERATING GUIDE for your GEM-K2AS KEYPAD GEMINI AC ON READY T US ST A ED ARM R 1 2 3 B 4 5 6 U NEXT / YES P PRIOR / NO Q AREA C 7 8 9 0 G COMPUTERIZED SECURITY SYSTEM © NAPCO 2003 OI280A 4/03 1
INTRODUCTION an explanation of terms that may be been configured, rest assured that it has been carefully designed and engineered unfamiliar to you. You'll probably find subjects to the highest industry standards. To mentioned in this booklet that do not assure optimum safety and security, apply to your system. Napco control familiarize yourself with this equipment.
T AB L E O F C O N T E N T S TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page KEYPAD CONTROLS & INDICATORS ............................................ 4 ARMING AWAY: SETTING THE ALARM WHEN LEAVING ............ 6 ARMING STAY: PROTECTING YOURSELF AT HOME ................. 9 TURNING OFF THE ALARM (DISARMING) WHEN RETURNING ... 11 FIRE PROTECTION ......................................................................... 13 FUNCTION MENU ...........................................................................
K E Y P AD C O N T R O L S & I N D I C AT O R S 1 2 GEMINI AC ON READY 3 7 ED ARM TUS STA 1 2 3 5 B 4 5 6 6 C 7 8 9 0 G C O M P U TE R I Z E D S E C U R IT Y S Y S T E M 12 4 U NEXT / YES P R 4 8 PRIOR / NO 9 AREA 10 Q 11
K E Y P AD C O N T R O L S & I N D I C AT O R S 1 Window. Displays system status messages, zone descriptions, etc. (2) Unbypasses a bypassed zone (GEM-P9600/3200 panels only). 2 STATUS Light. Lights (green) to 6 indicate that the system is ready for arming. If a zone is not secured the light will be off and the zone will display in the 7 window. If a zone has been bypassed, the STATUS light will 8 blink while armed. RESET Button. (1) Resets various system troubles, displays, etc. (See text.
A R M I N G AW A Y : S E T T I N G T H E AL A R M W H E N L E AV I N G READY AC ON Arming the System Note: The keypad will autoscroll messages that are longer than one line. 1 Check the keypad. The green STATUS light must be on in order to arm. If the AC ON BYPASSED F AUL T/ ZONE 02 green light is off, “FAULT” will display in the window followed by the number of each faulted zone. Note each problem zone and secure it by closing a window, door, etc.
A R M I N G AW A Y : S E T T I N G T H E AL A R M W H E N L E AV I N G Priority Arming. If you attempt to arm with a faulted Priority Zone, a 3-second tone will sound at the keypad, and "CAN'T ARM" will display in the window, indicating that the trouble(s) must be corrected before the panel can be armed. A zone selected as Priority Zone with Bypass (check your Alarm Plan) may be bypassed if in trouble. If the problem cannot be corrected immediately, press C, then arm the panel.
A R M I N G AW A Y : S E T T I N G T H E AL A R M W H E N L E AV I N G TROUBLE AC ON TROUBLE AC ON SYSTBL/ EXX-XX CAN'T/ ARM READY1 AC ON If you attempt to arm with a “TROUBLE” display (alternating with a system trouble error code), a 3second tone will sound at the keypad. (See SYSTEM TROUBLE ERROR CODES for descriptions of codes). The window will display “CAN'T ARM”. If you cannot correct the problem immediately, pressing C will enable you to arm in this condition.
A R M I N G S T A Y : P R O T E C T I N G Y O U R S E L F AT H O M E BYPASSED INTERIOR READY AC ON BYPASSED AC ON SYSTEM READY Arming in STAY Mode Interior Zones, when bypassed, allow free movement within the premises while the protection of armed perimeter zones is maintained. Enter your code, then press P. The red ARMED light will turn on and the green STATUS light will blink, indicating zones bypassed. After the exit time has elapsed, the window will display "ARMED".
A R M I N G S T A Y : P R O T E C T I N G Y O U R S E L F AT H O M E INSTAN T ON AC ON Instant Protection ARMED When retiring for the evening, after all family members are home, you can cancel the entry delay on the Entry Zone(s). Then, when armed, opening the entry door will cause an immediate alarm. (When arming, exit delay will remain in effect). 1. To cancel the entry delay while on the premises, press and hold down P for 2 seconds after arming. 2.
T U R N I N G O F F T H E AL AR M ( D I S AR M I N G ) W H E N R E T U R N I N G AC ON AC ON Disarming the System DISARM/ 1 Upon entry, the keypad sounder will turn on as a reminder to disarm the panel. The XXXSEC red ARMED light will be on and the window will alternately display "DISARM" and "XXXSEC", where "XXX" represents the entry time remaining in 10-second steps. During the final 10 seconds, the sounder will pulse a warning signal. Wrong/ Code 2 Enter your User Code and press U.
T U R N I N G O F F T H E AL AR M ( D I S AR M I N G ) W H E N R E T U R N I N G Ambush (Optional) Your Ambush Code Type is: !TYPE 1 (Prefix) !TYPE 2 (Unique) My Ambush Code is ___________________ If an intruder forces you to disarm your system, enter your Ambush Code and press U. There are two types of Ambush Codes: (1) A 2-digit code (prefix) entered just prior to your normal User Code and (2) A separate and unique User Code.
FIRE PROTECTION (Applicable only where local ordinance permits use of this alarm control panel for fire protection.) reset FIR E AL AR M AC ON FIRE/ ZONEXX Fire-Zone Alarm If a fire is detected, “reset FIRE ALARM” will be displayed and the keypad sounder will pulse. 1. If a fire is in progress, evacuate the premises immediately! If necessary, call the Fire Department from an outside phone. 2. Press the C button to silence the keypad sounder. 3.
FIRE PROTECTION Preparing a Fire Escape Plan Even with the most advanced fire alarm system, adequate protection requires an escape plan. To prepare your plan, draw floor plans of your building. (Space is provided on the next page). Show two exits - a front or back door and a window from each room. (Make sure the window works. You may need a special fire-escape ladder if the window is high up). Write down your outside meeting place. Family Rehearsal. Rehearse each of the following activities: 1.
FIRE PROTECTION Floorplan Draw a plan of your premises in the space provided below.
FIRE PROTECTION LIMITATIONS OF FIRE ALARM WARNING SYSTEM Although a fire alarm system may be of a reliable and state-of- the-art design, neither it nor its peripheral detection devices can offer guaranteed protection against fire. Any such equipment may fail to warn for a variety of reasons: Control panels, communicators, dialers, smoke detectors, and many other sensing devices will not work without power.
FUNCTION MENU The keypad can provide access to a wide assortment of utility functions. The functions are displayed in a prompting “YES/NO” format. While the messages are shown here in their entirety, actual displays will scroll automatically in two screens. Wait for the entire message to display. To recall an alternate screen, hold down the blue G Button. To skip a function, answer NO (press Q); to select and execute a function, answer YES (press P) or U.
FUNCTION MENU AC ON DspTel/List/ Yes/No Display Telephone List? (For GEM-P9600/3200 panels only) (OPTIONAL--Phone Numbers Pro- grammed? !YES !NO) The panel can dial any of four programmed telephone numbers. Select Telephone #1-4 using the NEXT and PRIOR buttons. Press U, then pick up the phone to automatically dial the displayed number.
FUNCTION MENU AC ON AC ON TROUBLE AC ON AC ON AC ON TurnOn/Chime Yes/No TurnOn/Watch Yes/No Reset/SysTbl/ Yes/No Start/ExitTm/ Yes/No TurnOn/TelTst/ Yes/No Activate Chime? "MONITOR ON" will be displayed and the Chime Mode will sound a tone at the keypad when the programmed zone is opened while disarmed. To deactivate the Chime Mode, execute the "TurnOff Chime" function. Note: The Chime Mode is disabled while armed. Activate Watch Mode? (Watch Mode programmed? !YES !NO).
FUNCTION MENU AC ON Delay/Arm 1-4/ /No Delay Arming 1-4 hours. (Not for UL-listed systems). Your system may be set to arm automatically after a delay period of 1 to 4 hours, 15 minutes, as follows: For a 1-hour, 15-minute delay, press 1, then U. For a 2-hour, 15-minute delay, press 2, then U. For a 3-hour, 15-minute delay, press 3, then U. For a 4-hour, 15-minute delay, press 4, then U.
FUNCTION MENU AC ON AC ON RF Xmt/Status/ Yes/No 123456/ Z01S10 Display RF Transmitter Status? (OPTIONAL) (For systems that include wireless transmitters). Press YES to check the status and condition of all transmitters. First the number of wireless points (WL PNT) will display. Use NEXT and PRIOR Buttons to scroll forward or back. For each transmitter, the following information will be shown: • Transmitter ID Code number (6 numbers and/or letters).
C E N T R AL S T A T I O N M O N I T O R I N G Your alarm specialist may have programmed your system to be monitored by a central station. The builtin digital communicator can transmit emergency signals and status reports to the central station 24 hours a day. Communicator Features Abort Delay. Ask your installer which of your zones have Abort Delay, a delay that enables you to reset the system before it communicates to the central station. Your system has a SIA CP-01 required Abort Delay of 30 seconds.
A D V AN C E D F E AT U R E S AC ON F AUL T/ ZONE02 BYPASS AC ON WAIT Security Bypass/Unbypass (Security Bypass programmed? !YES !NO). In high-security applications, zones may be bypassed (or unbypassed) only if a valid code is entered first, as follows: 1. Enter a User Code valid for bypass, then press B. "BYPASS" will display. 2. Press B then the zone number (or vice versa) to deactivate that zone. Similarly, a bypassed zone may be unbypassed using the same procedure.
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P R O G R AM M I N G ( O P T I O N A L ) ARMED and STATUS lights remain off and burglar and fire alarm functions are disabled. Introduction The Program Mode (optional) is used to customize User Codes. Access to the Program Mode requires a special User Code, therefore not all users may have the ability to program. Notes: 1. 2. If the system contains more than one keypad, only the keypad designated “No. 1” may be used for programming (if in doubt which is No. 1, ask your installer).
P R O G R AM M I N G ( O P T I O N A L ) 5. Enter the new User Code using the number buttons. If an old code is displayed, simply program over it. Important: To erase the unused digit(s) of the previous code, press G 0. Note: Pressing R again will display non-programmable "OPTion" and "ACCess" screens. Do not attempt to program these screens as the entries will not be saved. 6. Press U to save the code in memory. Repeat steps 3-6 for each user.
P R O G R AM M I N G ( O P T I O N A L ) Programming Example: Program the User 3 Code to “3784”: 1. Select the Program Mode as follows: (a) Enter your User Code, followed by R. (b) Answer NO (press Q ) repeatedly until “TurnOn Prog Yes/No” is displayed, then press YES (P). The display will briefly read: “UPXXXX” then "User01" (User 1's Code). 2. Press 03 for User No. 3. 3. Press R to advance to the User Code screen. 4. Press 3784 to program the code.
K E Y P AD M E S S AG E S The keypad can display the following functional messages. Many are two-line messages; hold down G to display the second line. (In this booklet, both are shown simultaneously for convenience). Other diagnostic messages are available for the installer or servicer. Should any unfamiliar messages appear, call your dealer for service. READY AC ON WAIT All zones operating; system can be armed. If displayed, a number following the “READY” display denotes the area number.
K E Y P AD M E S S AG E S AC ON CAN'T/ ARMZNF AC ON CAN'T/ ARMSIL AC ON CAN'T/ ARMSND AC ON CAN'T/ ARMRST Attempted to arm with Easy Arm and the alarm is sounding. The alarm wit not silence without a valid user code. Arming attempted with a system trouble present. To arm, press C and the system troubles will disappear. (With pulsing sounder). Trouble condition on a Day Zone (zone numbers will scroll). Press C to silence sounder. Note: Watch Mode must be active.
K E Y P AD M E S S AG E S TROUBLE AC ON reset FIRE ALARM TRBL E41 -XX C to silence (With pulsing sounder). Alarm condition on a Fire Zone (zone number(s) will scroll). Press C to silence sounder. Evacuate premises or correct cause of alarm. ZONEXX (When Zones Bypassed ("Dsp Bypass") displayed) indicates zone(s) that have been deactivated, where XX represents the zone number(s).
K E Y P AD M E S S AG E S TROUBLE SYSTBL Indicates problem(s) detected on the system (see below). AC ON TROUBLE AC ON TROUBLE AC ON TROUBLE AC ON TROUBLE E01 -00/ ACF AIL E02 -00/ LOBATT E03 -00/ COMM FL E06 -01 AC ON OV(RR) AC ON EntNow Check power transformer. Check for blown fuse or circuit breaker; general power outage. Battery weak. If not recharged within 24 hours, replace battery. Communication failure to central station. (Wireless systems only). Receiver response failure, Receiver No. 1.
G L O S S AR Y Following are brief descriptions of terms and features used herein that may be unfamiliar to you. Some of the features are programmable options that may or may not apply to your particular system. Abort Delay - A delay period that allows the control panel to be reset, thus aborting a report to a central station. Arming/Disarming - Turning the system on/off by entering your code at the keypad, then pressing U. Access Code - A code (up to 6 digits) used to remotely unlock a door.
G L O S S AR Y Instant Protection - Arming without entry delay by pressing and holding the P button while remaining on the premises. pressing G together with 7, or 9 will alert the central station of a fire, auxiliary, or police emergency. Keypad - Puts control-panel functions at your fingertips. It can be mounted anywhere in your premises. Partitioned System - A system that has been subdivided into two or more (up to eight) independent subsystems (areas).
G L O S S AR Y Watch Mode - Turns on all Day Zones simultaneously. Window - A time interval. See Opening Window; Closing Window. Zones - Independent circuits that protect specific areas of the premises: Auto-Bypass Zone: A zone that will be automatically bypassed from the protection system if it is in trouble (faulty) when the system is armed. Burglary Zone: intrusion.
SYSTEM TROUBLE ERROR CODES Your control panel is capable of detecting a variety of troubles that may affect system performance. In the unlikely event that a problem should occur, one or more of the following error codes may display in the window. Several of these messages are intended for use by your installer or servicer. If any message appears that is unfamiliar to you, call your security professional for service. E01-00 E02-00 E03-00 E04-NN AC Power Failure. System Low Battery. Communication Failure.
NAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY NAPCO SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. (NAPCO) warrants its products to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for thirty-six months following the date of manufacture. NAPCO will, within said period, at its option, repair or replace any product failing to operate correctly without charge to the original purchaser or user.
