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Firmware Version 11C (or prior) to version 20 (or greater) by replacing the EPROM. The PCBoard version ( triangle number) is printed on a triangular shaped sticker affixed to the GEM-P9600 circuit board. NAPCO Security Systems, Inc. 333 Bayview Avenue, Amityville, New York 11701...
TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AFTER PROGRAMMING, THE ERROR CHECK UTILITY OF THE PCD3000 DOWNLOADER BE USED TO VERIFY THAT THE CONTROL PANEL PROGRAM CONTAINS NO ERRORS OR CONFLICTS WHICH MAY INHIBIT ITS INTENDED OPERATION. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
Conventional LEDs and a sounder are also provided for annunciation. Data may be quickly and easily downloaded to the control panel using a PC-compatible computer with NAPCO's PCD3000 Quickloader software and PCI2000 computer interface. Or, the panel may be programmed using the keypad in its secondary mode of operation.
Access only capability. Provisions for fire, police and auxiliary panic alarms. Integral 4-zone EZM included in each keypad (GEM-RP1CAe2 only). Communicator Test to Central facilitates testing; Locate, Fault-Find and EZM-Locate diagnostics simplify troubleshooting. PGM output. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
GEM-P9600: Residential UL-Listed Burg Control Panel. GEM-RP1CAe2: 32-Character LCD Burg & Residential Fire Keypad with 4 EOL Zones. GEM-RP2ASe2: LCD Burg & Residential Fire Keypad with remote panic. GEM-RP3DGTL: Digital Burg and Residential Fire Keypad with remote panic. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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Household Fire Warning System Units: UL985 Local Burglar Alarm Units and Systems: UL609 Central Station Burglar Alarm Units: UL1610 Police Station Alarm Units: UL365 COMPATIBLE UL-LISTED DEVICES Refer to the following list of recommended devices. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
If the battery is heavily discharged, replace it or have it tested by a qualified technician For silent panic, connect only to UL-listed holdup devices All zones must be programmed for “Priority” Do not program any zones for “Keyswitch Arming” NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
24-Hour Zone or Day Zone. When used on a normally-open zone, normally-closed tamper switches (open when set) should be wired in parallel. On a normally-closed zone, install Napco TPS-2 normally-open tamper switches (closed when set) in series.
Note: NFPA 74 (Household Fire Warning Equipment) requires that a fire alarm audible device be installed indoors. The User Program Code is not to be given to anyone except the authority responsible for all partitions. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
In addition to Grade-B Requirements (above), one relay on the RM3008 must be programmed to trip the Ademco 7720 when the telephone line fails. Daily openings and closings are required to be transmitted by the Napco panel along with the 24-hour DACT test signal and DACT trouble conditions.
The last received signal strength for each transmission is always stored in memory and can viewed at any time using this procedure. Signal strength can also be viewed through the PCD3000 Status Screen. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
GEM-P9600 Programming Instructions). Connect the device controlled by the programmable output between terminal 8 (+) and terminal 14 (-). A programming option “Aux. Output Chirp on Key-fob Arming” is available. If selected, an external siren driver can be connected to these terminals. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
Auxiliary Power provides a filtered 12 VDC nominal output which is used for powering auxiliary AUX POWER devices. NOTE: To calculate the available standby time refer to the Standby-Battery Calculation Worksheet at the back of this manual. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
(8 additional zones per module) and GEM-RP1CAe2 Keypad (4 additional zones per keypad). Wireless zone expanders include: GEM-RECV8 (8 additional zones per receiver), GEM-RECV16 (16 additional zones per receiver) and GEM- RECV96 (88 additional zones per receiver). Wireless transmitters include: GEM-TRANS2, GEM-KEYF, GEM-SMK, GEM-PIR, GEM-DT and GEM-GB. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
JP7 to the position as shown. Connect the 2-wire smoke detectors as shown. If Fire Alarm Verification is desired to reset the smoke detectors, select this option for the desired fire zone (zone 7 or 8).0 NOTE: Do not program Fire Alarm Verification in California NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
ABOVE TERMINAL 20 ABOVE TERMINAL 22 ABOVE TERMINAL 23 3. Install a 130W resistor (Napco Part No. EOL130; color code: brown/orange/ brown), 3 watts, across the two terminals of each selected zone. 4. Wire the positive (+) terminal of the smoke detector to Terminal 28.
A valid number will be acknowledged by a short beep; an invalid number will be rejected by a long beep. 2. Press the button to continue or press the button to exit. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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Keypad Configuration Mode “LIGHT CONTROL” 01 OUT OF SYSTEM (display will read “ ”). Then replace Jumper JP5 across Pins 1–2 “CONTROL #1” (top two). “CONTROL #2” “CONTROL #3” NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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Cut Jumper B to disable LCD backlighting. DISABLE SOUNDER Cut Jumper C to disable the sounder. (Do not disable in UL applications.) NAPCO Security Systems, Inc. 333 Bayview Avenue, Amityville, New York 11701 For Sales and Repairs, call toll free: (800) 645-9445 For direct line to Technical Service, call toll free: (800) 645-9440 Internet: http://www.napcosecurity.com...
Thus should it become necessary to remove a user from the system, that one code may be canceled without affecting other codes, and that user would then be prevented from entry. NOTE: NAPCO's PCD3000 Quickloader Software provides enabling and disabling User Codes at programmed times using the scheduling menus.
The display will read “PLEASE WAIT” while the control panel communicates to the central station. If the ringback tone does not sound within about 30 seconds, the START EXIT TIME function may be used to manually start exit delay. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
As in Overview, if any zone is not secured, the area will not arm and the keypad will display “CAN'T ARM SYSTEM / AREA # IN TROUBLE”, where “#” represents the area number. To disarm both areas, press and enter a valid user code. To arm the alternate area, see Keypad Area Change. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
Should a burglary alarm occur, the red ARMED LED will flash, and the display will alternately read “ALARM”, then the zones violated. Disarm the panel; the display will read “ALARM” and will continue to indicate the violated zones until the button is pressed or the panel is armed once again. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
DISPLAY PHONE #'S The panel can function as an auto dialer to any of four programmed telephone numbers. (Telephone numbers must be programmed through Napco PCD3000 Quickloader software.) Select Telephone #1-4 using NEXT ( ) and PRIOR ) buttons, then press the button.
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“SYSTEM READY” condition. DISPLAY OP/CL NAPCO's PCD3000 Quickloader software offers a comprehensive array of programmable opening and closing suppression windows, by area, for all days of the week, for both normal and holiday schedules. A two-line display of the programmed schedule may be read at the keypad.
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Displays most recent system events. Line 1 displays event and date. Line 2 displays time and other pertinent information, where necessary, depending upon event. To check previous system events, scroll back using the PRIOR ( button. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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NODATA: transmission not yet received NORMAL: transmitter's zone normal; FAULT: transmitter's zone open; LOBATT: transmitter battery low; TAMPER: transmitter case open; S.FAIL: supervisory failure (test transmission not received within programmed time); NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
96 available external relays. The group number will display with a related description. Scroll through the groups using the NEXT ( ) and PRIOR ( ) buttons; change the status of the displayed group by pressing the button. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
440Hz is received prior to dialing the access number. If the communicator must delay before dialing the access number instead of attempting to recognize the dial tone, find out how many 4-second delays must be programmed. Alarm on Day Zone See Day Zone NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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16-second anti-jam interval in order to free the telephone circuit from an incoming call, then make another 12-second attempt at dial-tone detection. If still unsuccessful, the communicator will again go off line for 16 seconds, then proceed to dial anyway. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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For example, in a two-area system, each area could be programmed to silence only those alarms initiated within its own area; or both areas could be programmed to silence an alarm initiated from either area. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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Lug E10 (BURG.) will go to about 1Vdc when the Burglary Output is tripped. This lug is intended for connection to UL-listed devices rated 5mA maximum and capable of operating over the voltage range of 8-13.0Vdc (12V, special application). Use Napco Part No.
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Program Zone Type as follows: Fire* = “1” (Note: Not for Modem 2 Receivers); Panic = “2”; Burglary = “3”; Holdup = “4”; Gas Alarm = “7”; Heat Alarm = “8”; Auxiliary Alarm = “A” (Keypad displays “0”); 24-Hour Aux. Alarm = “B”. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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Arming and disarming will turn off the Watch Mode. If Report Trouble is selected, a trouble on a Day Zone will be reported only when the Watch Mode is on. Dealer Security Code See Master Security Code NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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Any program changes such as adding/changing user codes, adding users to an area, or changing Entry/Exit Delays will be processed properly with the panel armed. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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E9 - See Fire Lug E10 - See Burglary Lug E19 - See Veri-Phone: Silence All Outputs During Audio Session E22 - Common terminal for Reset Relay. Use Napco Part No. WL1 for field wiring. Easy Arming Permits quick arming by simply pressing the button.
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Lug E9 (FIRE) will go to about 1Vdc when a Fire Zone programmed for Fire Output is tripped. This lug may be used for auxiliary equipment. (For use, refer to the instructions furnished with the device.) Use Napco Part No. WL1 for connection.
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EntryRelay Area2 on the External Relay Control screen. This event will cause the programmed outputs to activate on either a KeyFob Disarm OR the opening of the Exit Entry zone while the system is armed. Keypad Access see Access Control NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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Loop response is the amount of time in milliseconds (mS) that a normally-closed circuit must remain open, or a normally-open circuit must remain closed, to trigger an alarm. The slower the loop response, the more immune the system will be to intermittents NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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No EOL Resistor Program for any zone not wired with a 2200 Ohm end-of-line resistor (Napco Part No. EOL2.2K). This will disable any zone-short indication (if programmed, Day Zone Short is disabled). If not programmed, an end-of-line resistor must be installed. Note: This selection is automatically disabled for zones selected as Fire.
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“ZONE FAULTS”. To arm the panel, press the button, then enter the User Code. Any zone not selected as a Priority Zone may be programmed as a Priority Zone with Bypass. Pulse Burglary Output See Alarm Outputs NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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Normally, Report Telco 1 is used to report to the central station. Report Telco 3 is used when certain zones will report to a NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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8 hours or more may be in order. Supervision time should be calculated for the supervised zone with the least amount of traffic. Up to 255 hours may be programmed (see Time Selection). Silence All Outputs During Audio Session See Veri-Phone Single-Digit Format See Data Format NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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ABOVE TERMINAL 20 ABOVE TERMINAL 22 ABOVE TERMINAL 23 3. Install a 130W resistor (Napco Part No. EOL130; color code: brown/orange/ brown), 3 watts, across the two terminals of each selected zone. 4. Wire the positive (+) terminal of the smoke detector to Terminal 28.
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RESET SYSTEM TBL. Note: If either of the tamper conditions is not corrected within 5 minutes, the system trouble will again display at the keypad. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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Cancel Next Test Timer Report on Any Report The test timer schedule is programmed using NAPCO's PCD3000 Quickloader Software. If Test Timer is programmed, an automatic test report will be transmitted to the central station on the scheduled day(s) at the scheduled time. (UL installations require a report at least every 24 hours.) To report test timer, select Report Test Timer and program a report code.
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TouchTone and rotary dial to reach Telephone 1, then Telephone 2. See Backup Report on Telco 2. Transmit “402” Closing Code Program to send a “402” closing code (for Ademco Point ID modem format) in place of a “401” code. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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Trouble on Night Open, which will identify an open circuit on a normally-closed zone while armed as a trouble condition (not an alarm), is intended for use with a Napco Monitor-Series dual-technology sensor. While there will be no indication at the keypad, any of these trouble conditions can be reported if Report Trouble is programmed as well.
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Panic Zones. If an Audible output is programmed, the keypad will flash the red Armed LED and display “ALARM” followed by the zone description. Note: Do not program a Day Zone as a 24-Hour Zone. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
(Alarm Time) Alarm current drawn in alarm. Alarm Time in Hours. Example: For a 15 minute alarm timeout, Alarm Time = 15/60 = 0.25. MINIMUM REQUIRED BATTERY CAPACITY = BOX 2 + BOX 3 NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
Should removal of the circuit board be necessary, use this wiring legend to relocate wire leads to their proper terminals. Enter wire identification number or color code in WIRE NUMBER column and enter wire function in DESCRIPTION column (optional). TERMINAL WIRE NO. DESCRIPTION NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
MODE ACTIVATE DOWNLOAD DISPLAY RF XMITTER STAT Minimum level required to access function RELAY CONTROL Level 3 code with appropriate option Requires dealer code Not available in GEM-RP2ASe2 keypads Initial Configuration only; suppressed thereafter NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
MODE ACTIVATE DOWNLOAD DISPLAY RF XMITTER STAT RELAY CONTROL Minimum level required to access function Level 3 code with appropriate option Requires dealer code Not available in GEM-RP2ASe2 keypads Initial Configuration only; suppressed thereafter NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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ENTER TIME (HH:MMA/P) (at any time) DIRECT ADDRESS PROGRAM MODE Minimum level required to access function Level 3 code with appropriate option Requires dealer code Not available in GEM-RP2ASe2 keypads Initial Configuration only; suppressed thereafter NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
DISPLAY RF XMITTER STAT RELAY CONTROL Press button (at any time) Minimum level required to access function Level 3 code with appropriate option Requires dealer code Not available in GEM-RP2ASe2 keypads Initial Configuration only; suppressed thereafter NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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Return Jumper JP5 * from Pins 2-3 to Pins 1-2 (“SYSTEM READY”) * JP5 is located at the top-right corner of the circuit board. ** If a Compatibility Number other than “0000” is programmed, “OLD COMPAT# XXXX” is displayed. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-P9600 Installation Instructions...
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