NAPCO Gemini GEM-X255 Installation Instructions Manual

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Page 1 C O M P U T E R I Z E D S E C U R I T Y S Y S T E M C O M P U T E R I Z E D S E C U R I T Y S Y S T E M "K Series" GEM-K1CA "Classic" GEM-RP1CAe2 © Napco 2004 WI1093C 3/04...
Page 2: Changes From Previous Edition
The Access Control system (ACM), which provides integrated access control to the burglary alarm functions of the GEM-X255 control panel. The NAPCO NetLink™ system that allows the reporting of alarms over a TCP/IP based (Intranet or Internet) net- work. Page 30, new Keypad messages (System Troubles) added to accommodate the new ACM and NetLink™ systems.
Page 3: Important Note
Page 3 IMPORTANT NOTE This manual supports the keypad programming of the GEM-X255 control panel with the NAPCO "classic" GEM- RP1CAe2 keypad as well as the GEM-K1CA "K Series" keypad. The new "K Series" model offers the new STAY and AWAY buttons with simplified functionality, along with the new MENU and ENTER buttons.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Basic Zone Configuration ........16 Expanded Zone Configuration ......16 Refer to accompanying GEM-X255 Programming Instructions (WI1092) for programming information. NOTE: THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED AND WRITTEN FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION PERSONNEL HAVING SUITABLE TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AFTER PROGRAMMING, THE ERROR CHECK UTILITY OF THE PCD3000 (OR PCD-WINDOWS) DOWNLOADER SOFTWARE BE USED TO VERIFY THAT THE CONTROL PANEL PRO- GRAM CONTAINS NO ERRORS OR CONFLICTS WHICH MAY INHIBIT ITS INTENDED OPERATION.
Page 5: Introduction
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 PCD- Windows Quickloader software and PCI2000 computer interface. Or, the panel may be programmed using the keypad in its secondary mode of operation.
Page 6: Keypad Features
Integral 4-zone EZM included in each keypad (GEM-RP1CAe2/GEM-K1CA only). Communicator Test to Central facilitates testing; Locate, Fault-Find and EZM-Locate diagnostics simplify trouble- shooting. PGM output. The NAPCO NetLink™ system allows the reporting of alarms over a TCP/IP based (Intranet or Internet) network NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 7: Specifications
24 Hours Notes: With 1 RBAT6 battery, GEM-X255 combined standby current + PS3002 standby current may not exceed 1.2A. With 2 RBAT6 batteries, GEM-X255 combined standby current + alarm current may not exceed 1.9A. Standby Time: Residential Fire/Burglary & Commercial Burglary, 24 hours minimum...
Page 8 W834-1: Keypad Cable, plug-in (20”) Basler Electric BE116240CAA 40VA; BE116250CAA 50 VA OI193: User Guide, GEM-RP1CAe2 OI279: User Guide, GEM-K1CA WI1092: GEM-X255 Programming Manual * Not investigated by UL. ** Not investigated by UL for commercial applications. NAPCO Security Systems...
Page 9: Summary Of Ul Requirements
Do not program any zones for “Keyswitch Arming” System must be serviced at least once every year Residential Fire and Combination Residential Fire & Burglary must program “Residential Fire” Keypad Expansion (EZM) Zones are not to be used as fire zones NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 10: Installation
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.
Page 11: Wiring
CAUTION: Do not run telephone wiring near speaker wires; do not run keypad wiring with loop wiring. Adding Expansion Zones GEM-X255 Series control panels will handle up to 8 zones as is, however this number may be increased to as many as 255 programmable zones using optional expansion zone modules (EZMs).
Page 12: Ul Commercial-Burglary Installations
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.
Page 13: Testing The System
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 PCD-Windows Status Screen. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 14: Wiring Connections
X255 Programming Instructions). Connect the device controlled by the programmable output between terminal 8 (+) and terminal 14 (-). A programming option “AuxOut Chirp on Key-fob Arm/Disarm” is available. If selected, an external siren driver can be connected to these termi- nals. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 15: Remote Bus
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-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 16: Reset Output
(2 LINE LCD KEYPAD) The GEM-X255 Control Panel may be expanded up to 255 zones. This may be accomplished by adding 88 zones to the basic 8 zone configuration. Hardwired zone expanders include: GEM-EZM4 (4 additional zones per module), GEM- EZM8 (8 additional zones per module) and GEM-RP1CAe2/GEM-K1CA Keypad (4 additional zones per keypad).
Page 17: 4-Wire Smoke Detectors
4-WIRE SMOKE DETECTOR WIRING ( - ) The GEM-X255 can use conventional 12 VDC 4-wire smoke detectors. To use them, the select fire zone programming option and do not select 2-wire smoke detector pro- gramming option for the desired fire zone (refer to the GEM-X255 Programming In- structions WI1092).
Page 18: Telephone Lines
This line should not be connected to party lines or coin operated telephones. If connected to a line with call waiting, then call waiting interrupt numbers must be programmed into the CS Telephone Numbers (refer to the GEM-X255 Programming Instructions WI1092).
Page 19: Keypad Configuration Mode
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-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 20 Keypad Configuration Mode (No Message) **Enter Now** 01 OUT OF SYSTEM (display will read “ ”). Then replace Jumper JP5 across Pins 1–2 Door Control (top two). Gate Control Light Control Control #1 Control #2 NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 21 WI1093C 3/04 Page 21 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 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...
Page 22: Basic Operation
USER CODES & ZONE DESCRIPTIONS (Refer to the GEM-X255 Programming Instructions (WI1092) for a detailed explanation of programming). Up to 96 per- sonal user codes may be programmed at the keypad (up to 195 with PCD-Windows Download software). NOTE: The Area Options associated with each User Code may only be programmed in the Dealer Program Mode.
Page 23: Arming And Disarming The System
(Note: The sounder will "pulse" with the GEM-X255 version 3 and above. The sounder will sound a "steady" tone with the GEM-X255 version 1B and lower). The sounder will emit a rapid pulsing warning tone during the final 10 seconds.
Page 24: Arming In Stay Mode
Manager's Mode, is a low-security mode of operation. It provides quick access to other areas without having to go to another keypad of another area. To arm or disarm the alternate area (for "Classic" keypads): 1. Press a button between representing the alternate area. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 25: Bypassing Zones
The alarm con- ditions will then be stored in the Alarm History Log and the Total Event Log (see HISTORY LOG). NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 26: Alarm Indication
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 PCD-Windows Quickloader software). Select Telephone #1-4 using NEXT and PRIOR buttons, then press the button. Pick up the phone to initiate dialing of the displayed number. (The phone will appear to be discon- nected while dialing but will return to normal after a few seconds).
Page 27 (GEM-RP1CAe2 only) as long as the Watch Mode is active. To deactivate the Watch Mode, arm, then disarm. GUARD TOUR (ON/OFF) A Guard Tour schedule is programmable through Napco's PCD-Windows Quickloader software. Guard Tour is toggled on and off by pressing .
Page 28 PRIOR button to scroll forward and back through the week. While the programmed schedule cannot be changed at the key- pad, autoarming may be delayed up to four hours at the keypad, or it may be totally disabled, up to one week in advance. Se- NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 29: Relay Control
Note: A signal strength of 3 or less is an indication that reception may be unreliable. In such cases, the use of an additional receiver located closer to the transmitter is recommended. If two receivers are connected to the GEM-X255, only the higher signal strength of the two will be displayed. RELAY CONTROL Press the YES button to check the status (all on or all off) of up to 8 groups programmed with any combination of up to 96 available external relays.
Page 30: Keypad Messages
E12-NN - BURG EZM TRBL. Expansion zone module failure. NN = module number. E13-NN - BURG EZM TAMPER. EZM module cover re moved. NN = module number. E14-NN - RELAY BOARD TRBL. Relay board response failure. NN = relay board number. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 31: Glossary
4-second delays must be programmed. Alarm on Day Zone See Day Zone Alarm Outputs (See Wiring Diagram for UL requirements.) The GEM-X255 has three Form-C relay outputs: Burglary, Auxiliary and Reset. Each has a related jumper (B, A, NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 32 Ambush Code for an ambush report to be sent. When “ENABLE GLOBAL AMBUSH” is selected and no Ambush code has been en- tered and the keypads have been selected for AMBUSH, then the AMBUSH CODE will default to “99”. Answer on Ring Number See Callback-Method Download Answering Machine Pickup Without Line Seizure See Callback-Method Download NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 33 Telephone 2. Also program Backup Report on Telco 2. Any zone programmed to report to Telco 1 will backup report to Telco 2. Note: Subscriber Identification Numbers for both Telephones 1 and 2 must be entered, even if they are the same NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 34 Lug E10 (BURG.) will go to about 1Vdc when the Burglary Output is tripped. This lug is intended for connection to UL-listed de- vices rated 5mA maximum and capable of operating over the voltage range of 8-13.0Vdc (12V, special application). Use Napco Part No.
Page 35 Holdup = “4”; Gas Alarm = “7”; Heat Alarm = “8”; Auxiliary Alarm = “A” (Keypad displays “0”); 24-Hour Aux. Alarm = “B”. Pager Formats. The control panel has provisions for dialing a pager phone number. The panel will wait for ringing, wait for si- NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 36 Compatible Receivers. The following receivers are compatible with the GEM-X255. FBI CP220. Formats: Ademco Slow; Silent Knight Slow; Silent Knight Fast; Sescoa; Vertex; DCI; Franklin Slow;...
Page 37 Keypad will display the following warning that the system is in Fault Find: "FAULT FIND RF SIG POWER - - " If 24-hour zone is open at end of test, no report is sent (GEM-X255). If a 24-hour zone is tripped and not restored during Fault Find, when the mode is exited the zone will display as "Faulted"...
Page 38 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 for 2 seconds.
Page 39 A zone programmed as an Exit/Entry Follower will ignore detection during the exit delay, and only during entry delay if the Exit/ Entry Zone is entered first. Thus, detection devices (passive infrared detectors, for example) along the path between the keypad and NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 40 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.
Page 41 Keyfobs can be assigned to zones to allow individual reporting. Each of the 4 keyfob buttons can be assigned to a zone. For example, On button = point 1; Off button = point 2; A1 = point 3; A2 = point 4. Up to 255 keyfobs can be assigned to the GEM-X255, providing multiple wireless panic buttons on a system, each reporting to the Central Station or a pager and/or annunciating on a key- pad the keyfob zone number with description/location.
Page 42 The slower the loop response, the more immune the system will be to intermittents (“swingers”). Loop response times for Zones 1 through 8 are programmed into the control panel; those for Zones 9 through 255 loop NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 43 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.
Page 44 Refer to Backup Report on Telco 2 and Report Telco 3 to determine whether or not Telephones 2 and/or 3 will be programmed. Call the central station for each telephone number used to confirm the type of receiver in use. Select the receiver format entry for each telephone number from the following table. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 45 Resound on Wireless Smoke Low Battery If a wireless smoke detector low battery is detected, it will re-sound the trouble at the keypad every 4 hours when disarmed and every 12 hours when armed, until the condition is corrected. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 46 Additionally, where more than two 2-wire smoke detector zones are required, select any of Zones 1–6 for 2-wire fire as fol- lows: Program the selected zone(s) (1–6) for 2-Wire Smoke Detec- Connecting 2-wire smoke detectors to zones 7 & 8 NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 47 Note: (1) If this feature is selected, Exit/Entry Follower Zones will not arm until either a ringback sounds or the START EXIT TIME function is used. (2) If communicator, telephone lines or central-station receiver is out of service, the system will be armed with- out communication capability. Status Report See Closing Report NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 48 (or wiring) by limiting the number of alarms a zone may report during a single arm- ing period. NAPCO has this programmable-by-zone feature named Swinger Shutdown, and has been available on its panels for years.
Page 49 Cancel Next Test Timer Report on Any Report The test timer schedule is programmed using NAPCO's PCD-Windows 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).
Page 50 If a Burglary Zone is in trouble, it will go into alarm about 10 seconds after arming. However, if Auto Bypass is pro- grammed, the keypad will beep upon arming (does not apply to selective- or group-bypassed zones). NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 51 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.
Page 52 Aux. Output, Fire Output or Keypad Sounder on Alarm programmed) there will not be any indication on the keypad. If an Audible out- put 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-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 53: Standby-Battery Calculation Worksheet
(Alarm Time) (Box 3) 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 NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 54: Wiring Legend
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 col- umn (optional). TERMINAL WIRE NO. DESCRIPTION NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 55: Keypad Programming Modes
RF Wireless Zone installed. MODE ACTIVATE DOWNLOAD Displays only with the number of relay boards greater than zero and with "Relay Group" DISPLAY RF XMITTER STAT programmed. RELAY CONTROL 1,2,3 NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 56: Dealer Mode
DISPLAY TOTAL LOG DISPLAY FIRE LOG DISPLAY OP/CL LOG DISPLAY SYSTEM LOG TO ARM IN 1-4HRS DISPLAY AUTO ARM SCHD ACTIVATE PROGRAM ACTIVATE DOWNLOAD EASY MENU PROGRAM DISPLAY RF XMITTER STAT MODE RELAY CONTROL NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 57 01-0 000000:0 00 001- ENTER DATE (_ / / ) ENTER TIME DIRECT ADDRESS Return to Press button Press button (_ : PROGRAM MODE Normal Operation (at any time) (at any time) DEALER CODE 456789 NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 58 Page 58 WI1093C 3/04 NOTES NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 59 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-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 60: Gem-X255 Wiring Diagram
Page 60 WI1093C 3/04 GEM-X255 WIRING DIAGRAM NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 61: Quick Reference Chart-Sia
(3905 · · 3 · · · · ·)* 2421, Bit 0 Unvacated Premises. Convert from Away to Stay based on no egress through exit door …default is enabled. (GEM-X255 panel--This feature is Automatic Interior Bypass/Easy Exit). (2421 1 · · · · · · ·)* The panel uses the existing programmable feature "Auto Interior Bypass".
Page 62 In UL installations, Entry Delay time plus Abort Delay time (total combined times) cannot exceed 60 seconds. Enable Exit Delay Restart must be disabled for UL Line Security/Encryption applications. *Illustrates the LCD display for the GEM-RP1CAe2 and GEM-K1CA keypads. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 63: Factory Default Description
Page 63 GEM-X255 FACTORY DEFAULT DESCRIPTION The Factory Program of the GEM-X255 will change with the release of the new version that complies with Security Industry Asso- ciation False Alarm Reduction Control Panel-01 Standard (SIA FAR CP-01). Out of Box Panel Operation (After CP-01 Changes)
Page 64: Statement For Canadian Models
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques les depassant les limites applicables aux appa- reils numeriques de Ia classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le Ministere des Communications du Canada. NAPCO Security Systems GEM-X255 Installation Instructions...
Page 65: Fcc Statement
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Page 68: Limited Warranty
NAPCO will, within said period, In no event shall NAPCO be liable for an amount in ex- cess of NAPCO's original selling price of the product, for at its option, repair or replace any product failing to oper-...

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