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NAPCO GEMINI GEMC-255 Installation Instructions Manual

NAPCO GEMINI GEMC-255 Installation Instructions Manual

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Installing the GEMINI C-Series Control Panels with the
GEMC-FK1 Keypad and the GEMC-BK1 Keypad
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GEMC-96
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  • Page 1 ● UL 864 (9 EDITION) HARDWIRE WIRELESS COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL GEMC-255 GEMC-128 GEMC-96 GEMC-32 CONTROL PANEL / COMMUNICATOR Installing the GEMINI C-Series Control Panels with the GEMC-FK1 Keypad and the GEMC-BK1 Keypad GEMC-FK1 Keypad GEMC-BK1 Keypad © NAPCO 2010 WI1653-2 08/10...
  • Page 2 Further, Napco reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of Napco to notify any person of such revision or changes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SUITABLE TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AFTER PROGRAMMING, THE ERROR CHECK UTILITY OF PCD-WINDOWS DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE BE USED TO VERIFY THAT THE CONTROL PANEL PROGRAM CONTAINS NO ERRORS OR CONFLICTS WHICH MAY INHIBIT ITS INTENDED OPERATION. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...

  • Page 4: Keypad Trouble Messages

    Burglary keypad or ACM response failure. NN is keypad number (address 001-015). Check to Burg Keypad E10-NN 'E10-NN SERVICE' make sure correct Keypad address configured (no duplicates) and wired to Burg bus (not Fire bus). Only NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 5 System Ground Fault. A system wire is shorted to earth ground. Auto-Reset 'System Gnd Fault' Only 'E26-000 SERVICE ' SYStrbl E27 xxx MM/DD/YY HH:MM Fire Keypad E27-00 Printer communication failure. Check printer connections. Auto-Reset 'Printer Trouble ' Only 'E27-001 SERVICE ' NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 6 Wireless or SLC Smoke Detector is indicating it needs to be cleaned or its sensitivity is falling MM/DD/YY HH:MM Fire Keypad E66-00 below an acceptable level. NNN is the associated zone number; XXXXXX is the Device Six-Character Auto-Reset 'CleanSmk' Only ID number. 'E66-NNN XXXXXX' NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 7 4: FWC-FSLC-EZM1 Fast Response Contact Monitor Module 5: FWC-FSLC-SOM1 Supervised Output Module 6: FWC-FSLC-RM2 Dual Relay Module 7: FWC-FSLC-DUCT Photoelectric Duct Sensor 8: FWC-FSLC-EZM2 Dual Input Monitoring Module 9: FWC-FSLC-CZM Conventional Zone Module NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...

  • Page 8: Nac Synchronization Rules

    GEMC-XXXMB or NAC7L/7S sharing the same sync pattern cannot exceed 4A. [Example: NAC A and B synched to S1 draw 4A and NAC C and D are offset using S2 for a total of 2.5A]. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 9 (2) GEMC-NACXX's are a Sync Group using S2, offset from S1, supplying 7.0A on 5 circuits. Wiring Method 1 Use only all "Smart" Wheelock or all "Smart" System Sensor Strobes and Horns. Note: Strobes and Horns may share NAC's. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 10 NAC's programmed for ca- the cadence alarm. dence enable to generate the cadence programmed for the re-initiating alarm zone. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...

  • Page 11: Over-Current Protection

    "RlyTbl/ E35 NN" followed by the programmed description of the associated NAC. In addition, the associated NAC LED (1-4) on the GEMC-NACXX board will flash to indicate the output is in trouble. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...

  • Page 12: Zone Configuration Overview

    When configured as two EZM's (default), it uses 2 addresses, the configured address plus the next higher ad- dress. Unlike previous Napco alarm systems, EZM addresses do not have to be contiguous--they may skip ad- dresses--but the zone number of the hardwire device loop is determined by the EZM address and the EZM zone number to which it is wired.

  • Page 13: Wireless Transmitter Points

    200 seconds (see Zone Identification with SLC Point Troubles, below). Each point must be mapped to a specific, exclusive zone with no other devices on the same NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...

  • Page 14: Zone Identification With Slc Point Troubles

    2. Click File, Print Area, and the Print Area dialog opens. 4. Click Zone Assignment, then click the View button to display a sample preview of the chart. 5. Click Print. 6. Click OK to close the Print Area dialog. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...

  • Page 15: Control Panel Outputs

    PUT RELAY CHART further in this manual. For more information, see WI1706 (GEMC-RM3008 installation in- structions) and WI1707 (GEMC-OUT8 installation instructions). FWC-FSLC-RM2 & FWC-FSLC-SOM1 DEVICES Two GEMC-FW-SLC Fire SLC module output devices are available: The FWC-FSLC-RM2 Dual Relay Module *24V Regulated when the GEMC-24VR is installed. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...

  • Page 16: Mapping Zones To Outputs

    1. Outputs programmed to activate on a Fire Alarm may not also activate on a Supervisory alarm, Fire Trouble condition or non-Fire related change of state. 2. Outputs programmed to activate on a Supervisory may not activate on Fire Alarm Fire Trouble or non- NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...

  • Page 17: Burglary Outputs

    40 relays. This should not be confused with output supervision for an open or a short on the cir- cuit. The SLC devices may be configured (programmed and wired) as either Class B or Class A Signaling Line Circuit devices. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...

  • Page 18: Fire Output Option Chart

    Indicates not applicable for all options except GEMC-NACXX or FWC-FSLC-SOM1 placed on a Fire Output on Fire SLC 1 or Fire SLC 2. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2 Indicates not applicable for all options except GEMC-NACXX, or FWC-FSLC-SOM1 placed on a Fire Output on Fire SLC 1 or Fire SLC 2.

  • Page 19: Fire / Burg Output Devices

    ● Fire Output on Fire SLC 2 (GEMC-FW-FSLC #2) ● GEMC-NACXX EXT OUT 40 EO40- † Indicates not applicable for all options except GEMC-NACXX or FWC-FSLC-SOM1 placed on a Fire Output on Fire SLC 1 or Fire SLC 2. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 20 ● Burg Output on Burg SLC 2 (GEMC-BSLC #2) EXT OUT 87 EXT OUT 88 † Indicates not applicable for all options except GEMC-NACXX or FWC-FSLC-SOM1 placed on a Fire Output on Fire SLC 1 or Fire SLC 2. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...

  • Page 21: Fire Glossary

    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. Battery The C-Series control panel motherboard has 24V battery backup used to provide backup protection in the event of a power NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 22 The GEMC-WL-SMK, FWC-FSLC-SMK or FWC-FSLC-DUCT will cause a report to be sent to the central station as well as a trouble condition at the keypad (E66) indicating the device needs to be cleaned or if cleaning does not remove the trouble, replace the device. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 23 TimeZone - DST tab. Programmable DST fields allow Daylight Saving Time to be adjusted for possible future changes. Dealer Keypad Program Code This code is left blank in the control panel memory at the factory and may be added by the dealer (in possession of the Master NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 24 Download Security Code for all accounts. When attempting to establish a connection, if this code is forgotten, the Master Security Code of the particular control panel can be used in its place. Enable Fire Trouble Resound see Fire Trouble Resound NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 25 Each module may comprise 1 Group (4 Zones) or 2 Groups (8 Zones). NOTE: The default setting is 2 Groups (8 Zones). Place jumper J1 on #7 for 4 Zone, remove for 8 Zone. See WI1683 for additional specifications and other information. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 26 Description area of the control panel. After the data is uploaded, Quickloader immediately performs an error check; if no errors are found, Quickloader will send a command to the panel to remove the system trouble (E28). If errors are found, NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 27 OPTIONAL REGION – Either an alarm can occur at control unit or restart of the alarm verification cycle can occur. For C-Series control panels: AB = 5 seconds; BC = 20 seconds; CD = 60 seconds. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 28 4 zones of the integral EZM of the GEMC- NACXX NAC Extender which monitor Fire troubles, AC Fail trouble, battery trouble, tamper and ground fault troubles. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 29 2. Synchronize temporal audible sounders; 3. Silence audible sounders while still activating strobes; Note: Program "Silence" on the selected output(s). For a list of System Sensor or Wheelock smart devices that are NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 30 • FWC-FSLC-RM2 (Relay 2), if enabled sends "disabled" and "disabled restored". If a dealer unlocks the keypad and selects "Display NAC circuits", he may disable the NAC circuit selected by pressing DIS- NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 31 Contact the telephone-equipment supplier to find out how long a delay is required before dialing. Select Pre-Dial Delay by programming one "D" for each 4-second delay required immediately before the telephone number. Note: In UL installations, NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 32 RECEIVER FORMATS ENTRY RECEIVER FORMAT Ademco Point ID* SIA* AES (not used) GEMC-NL-MOD (Sends proprietary format to NAPCO NetLink NL-CSRCV Central Station Receiver) *These formats do not use 05 – Fire Supervision 0D – Burg Interior 16 – Combustion programmable codes, 06 –...
  • Page 33 RF receiver may not receive Transmitter signals due to interference from outside signals of the same or similar frequency. RF Recv Jam RF receiver may not receive Transmitter signals due to high amplitude signal of the same frequency. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 34 Note: Any normally-open devices that do not require power from the control panel may be used (such as pull stations, waterflow and thermostats), if acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Important: Smoke detectors with sounders are NOT intended to replace the main fire alarm sounding device. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 35 RF receiver cover removed or removed from mounting location. NN = Receiver address (1-4). 'RFrec TAMPER' 'E17-000 SERVICE ' SYStrbl E32 xxx MM/DD/YY HH:MM E60-00 GEMC-NACXX enclosure door was opened and/or the housing removed from mounting location. ‘HOUSING TAMPER’ 'E60-NN SERVICE ' NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 36 Test Timer 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 installa- tions require a report at least every 24 hours).
  • Page 37 12 hours when armed, until the condition is corrected. Program this feature in the System Assignment screen, System Options tab. Zone Area 1–Zone Area 8 All Fire zones must be programmed for "Zone Area 1 (Fire)". See Areas Zone Type See Data Format in the Burglary Glossary NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...

  • Page 38: Burglary Glossary

    The ACM is monitored for loss of AC power; if AC is not present, a report to the central station is sent. To report to the central station, program this feature in the Quickloader System Assignment screen, System Reporting and Outputs tab. . NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 39 4, 5 or 6 digits in length, and must match the number of digits used in the Dealer Keypad Code. If the Dealer Keypad Code is not programmed (is "blank"), the disarm codes must be six digits in length. Answer on Ring Number See Callback-Method Download NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 40 Zones to automatically be bypassed if the Exit/Entry doors are not opened during the exit-delay period. If the U button is pressed while armed, exit delay will restart and the Exit/Entry doors may be opened to permit someone to exit (while others NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 41 GEMC-BM/PS generates a "BURG MOD LOBATT, E63-00 SERVICE" system trouble. The GEMC-BM/PS performs an active battery test every 4 hours. Burg PGM1 Burg PGM2 GEMC-BM and GEMC-BM/PS outputs that go active low. Enabled by zone and programmable timeout for each. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 42 MUST exceed that of the answering machine. The panel will then listen for the signal from the PCD-Windows Quick- loader software and seize the line from the house phones as well as the answering machine and the connection will subse- NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 43 Ask the central station which of these formats to use. 1400Hz Handshake/Kissoff. 1400Hz Handshake overrides 2300Hz Handshake if both are selected. 2300Hz Handshake/Kissoff. Used with the following receiver formats: Radionics, DCI & Franklin Slow; Radionics Fast; NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 44 User Codes. Dealer Security Code See Master Security Code Delayed Trip 1 and Delayed Trip 2. (Refer to NAPCO manual WI1047). 2 programmable Trip Delays that provide a "hold-off" of an alarm indication and central station report until the selected zone (s) have been violated for the programmed Trip Delay duration.
  • Page 45 Trouble" on the keypad LCD display. Bypassed zones that are faulted or open ordinarily display the words "ZONE FAULTED" and scroll zones description(s) on the keypad display while the Area is disarmed. When this option is enabled, only "ZONE NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 46 Exit Time. The panel does not allow the Exit Time to be restarted more than once. The default setting for this option is enabled. Restart events are logged. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 47 (this option is located in the PCD-Windows Quickloader Keypad Features screen). Enable SIA FAR Exit /Entry Limits This option is always enabled on a control panel labeled "Compliant to ANSI/SIA CP-01". Three time limits are enabled as NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 48 The "EZM Assignments" tab is used to setup the descriptions, type, and PGM output for all the EZM's used in an installation. Full upload, and then put panel into service (see Fire Glossary) NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 49 Use the steady output of a siren driver. Do not use a voice siren driver. Programming a "C as the Keyfob Aux-1 Function or Aux-2 Function will provide the ability to toggle the Aux. Relay on or NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 50 The following programmed system features will activate only if they have also been enabled at the keypad. • Ambush • Easy Arming • Access Control • Keypad (Police) Panic • Keypad Auxiliary Panic NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 51 • 50mS (.05 sec.): Used for momentary Panic Buttons and area-protection devices, such as photoelectric eyes, passive infrared sensors, floor mats, etc. • 20mS (.02 sec.): An extremely fast loop response used primarily for window bugs. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 52 No EOL Resistor (Do not use in UL installations) Program for any zone not wired with a 2200Ω end-of-line resistor (Napco Part No. EOL2.2K). This will disable any zone-short indication (if programmed, Day Zone/Trouble Short is disabled). If not programmed, an end-of-line resistor must be installed.
  • Page 53 See Backup Report on Telco 2; Report Telco 3 (Double or Split Reporting). Also see Access Number for Outside Line; Tele- phone Numbers. Priority Area Arming Prevents area arming if the alternate Priority Area has not yet been armed. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 54 Test Timer - Test Timer is a programming feature where an automatic test report is transmitted to the central station on a scheduled day(s) at a scheduled time. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 55 Backup Report on Telco 2. Report Zone Wireless Trouble/ Restore to Telco 1 Send Zone Wireless Trouble/ Restore report(s) to Telco 1. Reset Day Zone/Trouble with Arm/Disarm Only See Day Zone/Trouble NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 56 Up to 255 hours may be programmed (see Time Selection). Service Message: A Report Telco 1 Report Telco Service Message is programmed in the Event scheduler screen in PCD-Windows Quickloader. When schedule event NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 57 (or wiring) by limiting the number of alarms a zone may report during a single arming period. NAPCO has this programmable-by-zone feature named Swinger Shutdown, and has been available on its panels for years. The SIA False Alarm Reduction standard CP-01 requires the SIA definition of "swinger shut- down"...
  • Page 58 NAPCO Programming Feature and (2) the CP-01 Requirement: • Swinger Shutdown (NAPCO Programming Feature): Program a zone with this feature to allow only three alarms per arming period. Auto-Reset must also be programmed for the zone for this feature to work.
  • Page 59 Telephone Numbers See Fire Glossary Test Timer 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 installa- tions require a report at least every 24 hours).
  • Page 60 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 61 Zone ANDing, Groups 1–8 (Not for UL installations); Enable Local Alarm on First Zone AND Trip (Not for UL installations) Up to 8 groups of at least two zones each can be "AND"ed, wherein the system will go into alarm only if any two zones of the NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 62 ONCE. After the Zone has reported, it will remain in the Group and may still initiate the Zone ANDing sequence. Zone Area 1–Zone Area 8 See Areas Zone Type See Receiver Format NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...

  • Page 63: Cp-01 Quick Reference Chart--Sia False Alarm Reduction

    Window must be programmed for at least 5 minutes to comply with CP-01 (factory default is 7 minutes). Duress Feature. The existing programmable option "Enable Global Ambush" must not be enabled. It is not enabled in the Pre-existing feature factory program. (continued) NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 64 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 GEMC-FK1 keypad. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...

  • Page 65: Non-Cp-01 Options

    NON-CP-01 OPTIONS Non CP-01 Options/Features: In NAPCO C-Series control panels that do not have the CP-01 label affixed, non-CP-01 functions can be programmed into the control panel. These features and their associated address programming locations are described below: • Ambush Type 1: (a 2-digit prefix code), this type must not be used in a SIA CP-01 compliant system. Enable as follows: (a) select "Ambush to Report Event Telco 1/Telco 3";...

  • Page 66: Factory Default Program Description

    Panel configured for one (1) GEMC-FK1 Fire keypad • Standard Fire and Burglary time-outs entered. NOTE: If the control panel is powered up without the GEMC-F8ZCPIM installed, zones 1-8 will indicate a Trouble at the GEMC-FK1 Fire keypad. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...

  • Page 67: Battery Standby Current

    24V standby + alarm current must be reduced by .68 times the amount of 12V standby + alarm current used. continued All values are calculated used 10% derating factor except for the 32AH configuration, that was evaluated through test. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 68 24V standby + alarm current must be reduced by .68 times the amount of 12V standby + alarm current used. All values are calculated used 10% derating factor except for the 32AH configuration, that was evaluated through test. NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 69 Installation Instructions, Volume 2 Page 69 NOTES NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 70 Page 70 Installation Instructions, Volume 2 NOTES NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...
  • Page 71 Installation Instructions, Volume 2 Page 71 NOTES NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Installation Instructions--Volume 2...

  • Page 72: Napco Limited Warranty

    NAPCO. After repair or replacement, NAPCO NAPCO is not an insurer of either the property or safety of the user's assumes the cost of returning products under warranty. NAPCO shall...

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