Gemini X 255, GEM-X255 Datasheet

Gemini

Gemini X255 is the expansive hardwire/wireless

X255

control offering 255 fully-programmable zones,
195 users, fuseless operation & supports the full

line of top performing Gemini Wireless.

Gemini keypads compatible with the GEMP9600

K1CA K2AS K3DGTL K4RF K4•RP1CAe2 RP2ASe2 RP3DGTL RP8LCD RP8/K800

GEMX255

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Gemini™ X255 zone hybrid control

Control panel features

• 8 to 255 zones, hardwire or wireless zones
from GEM EZM8 zone- expansion modules and
RP1/K1 4-zone keypads or wireless points using
Gemini receivers

• Including up to 8 2-wire fire zones

• Up to 195 individually coded users, each with a
programmable authority level

• Exclusive RS232 panel-port supports PC home
automation/ networking integration for 9600
baud comprehensive communications

• Fuseless maintenance-free operation

• 8 End-of-line-resistor burglary zones programma­ble for area, exit/entry delay, interior, follower, day
zone, chime, fire option, sensor watch, swinger
shutdown, zone anding and a variety of other
features

• 3 on-board relay outputs; expandable to 99

• Three keypad panics: fire, police & auxiliary

• Up to 8 independent area partitions

• Up to 8 separate access stations for up to 195
users

• Up to 64 separately-addressable X-10 devices with
the GEM-X10KIT

• English-language prompts & system status mes­sages from keypad (GEM-RP1CAe2 installed “with
255 support” only)

• User-customized zone descriptions, reprogram­mable as required

• Supports 2-wire and 4-wire smoke detectors

• Reports alarms, restores and troubles by zone

• 255 event schedule

• 800 event log

• Overview mode permits monitoring and control of
total system from one keypad

• Supports up to 4 RF receivers

• Guard-tour programmable for start time, tour
length, and check points (tour stations)

• 2 programmable entry delay times

• 2 interior-bypass groups

• Dynamic battery test interrupts charging and plac­es battery under load every four hours

• Chime by zone; programmable duration

• Non-volatile RAM retains memory during power
losses

• PCD-Windows programmable

• Auto-download log

• Exclusive V.A.L.I.D.™ FEATURE (Verifying
Automatic Line Integrity Diagnostic) reduces false
alarms due to changes in line resistance

Communicator features

• Compatible with all major receiver formats,
including BFSK, 4/2, Modem 2, SIA, 4/3/1, 4 + 2
Express and Point ID

• Rotary dial and TouchTone™ with rotary backup

• 3 20-digit telephone numbers

• Backup reporting; double reporting; split reporting

• 195 User codes with opening/closing reporting
by user

• AC failure reporting with programmable report
delay

• Supervised telephone line cut with programmable
delay

• Pager capability

Specifications

Operating temperature: 0-49ºC (32-120ºF)
Input power: 16.5Vac via Class 2 Plug-In 40VA

Transformer, supplied

Loop voltage: 10-13VAC

Loop current: 2.5mA with 2.2ohm end-of-line resis-

tor (model EOL2.2K); 5mA for 2-wire smoke-detec­tor zones
Loop resistance: 300W max.; 50W for 2-wire smoke
detector zones
Relay outputs (burglary; reset; aux): wet, 12Vdc,

1.2A max.; dry (cut related jumper for dry contacts),
SPDT contacts 24Vdc, 2A

Auxiliary power output: 12 Vdc regulated
Remote power output: 12Vdc regulated (for key-

pads) 750 mA combined Standby Current (Remote
Power + Aux. Power + Reset Relay Power)
Standby time: Residential fire/burglary & commer­cial burglary, 4 hours minimum
EZM Module: GEM-EZM8: input, 50mA (including
PGM Output) PGM output: 5mA, 12V special appli­cation

Keypad current:

GEM-RP1CAe2, GEM K1CA: 100mA; 35mA if back
lighting is disabled (cut W1, W2 & W3) PGM output:
5mA, 12V special application
Maximum number of keypads: 15 maximum wir­ing length for each run (#22AWG): 1000’ divided by
total number of keypads & EZMs on run
Keypad Dimensions: 4 3/8” x 5 7/8” x 1 1/6”
(HWD); 11.1cm x 14.9cm x 2.7cm (HWD)

Optional accessories and peripherals

GEM-EZM8: 8-Zone expansion zone module (see
models labeled “GEM-X255 Support”)

VERI-PHONE: Two-way voice/listen in system
GEM-RECV8: Wireless receiver, 8 points
GEM-RECV16: Wireless receiver, 16 points
GEM-RECV96: Wireless receiver, 96 points
GEM-RECV255: Wireless receiver, 255 points*
GEM-TRANS2: Window/door transmitter, 2-point
GEM-RTRANS: Recessed wireless window/door

transmitter, 1-point

GEM-KEYF: Keyfob transmitter
GEM-SMK: Wireless smoke detector
GEM-PIR: Wireless PIR, 50x50’
GEM-PIRPET: Wireless 40 lb. pet immunity PIR
GEM-DT: Wireless Adaptive® Dual Technology sen-

sor, 40x40’

GEM-GB: Wireless glass break detector
GEM-WP PANIC: Waterproof panic button/pen-

dant

GEM-HEAT: Rate of rise heat detector
2 WAYUNIVKFKIT: 2 Way LCD keyfob &

receiver

Home/facilities automation:

GEM-RS232KIT: Alarm-to-PC interface
for 100% 2-way intercommunications
with a growing number of leading
PC automation software pack­ages (including, but not limited
to, IBM Home Director™, Savoy
Cyberhouse™, Crestron, Phast,
etc.)
GEM-DEVELOPER: System
development professional’s
protocol for custom program­ming seamless integration with
Gemini RS232 port communi­cations.
GEM-X10 Interface Module:
Provides programming &
scheduler-integrated X-10
device support.
RM3008: relay module

Compatible with these standard Gemini keypads

GEMK1CA

4 built in zones

RP1CAe2

4 built in zones

M278: Line-reversal module
PS3002: Power-supply module, 13.2Vdc, 1.9A
EOL130: 2-Wire fire zone resistor, 130ohm, 3ohm
EOL2.2K: End-of-line resistor assembly, 2.2ohm for

fire circuit

FT2200: EOL relay/resistor supervisory module
RB1000: Relay board
RBAT4: Rechargeable battery, 12Vdc, 4AH
RBATH1: Dual battery harness
RPB-3: Universal junction box
TRF11: Transformer, 16Vac/40VA, Class 2
WL1: Wire assembly with lug connector

*Consult panel documentation for UL restrictions which may
apply to UL installations using upwards of 200 wireless-only
points

Ordering information

• GEM-X255: Super Expandable Hybrid Control
Panel & Transformer

• GEM-RP1CAe2: 32-Character EZ-Read Backlit
LCD Keypad with 4 EOL Zone Expansion
Module built-in (See models labeled “GEM­X255 Support”!)

• GEMK1CA: Keypad same as above with Stay &
Away functions.

• StarLink SL-1: Backup wireless receiver for all
alarm panel brands

• NAPCO NETLINK™ Intranet/Internet Alarm
Reporting Components (for specs see website ,
or literature # A482).

• GeminiAccess™ economically add up to 8
doors of access control to Gemini Panels.
Several paks are available (for specs see
website, or literature #A481).

GEM-WPPANIC
WATERPROOF
PANIC

GEM-RTRANS
RECESSED
WINDOW DOOR

GEM-TRANS2
WINDOW/DOOR

GEM-PIR/
GEM-PIRPET
PASSIVE

GEM-DT
DUAL
TECHNOLOGY

Use with the

full Gemini

GEM-GB
ACOUSTIC GLASS
BREAK

crystal-control

wireless line,

proven in

independent

GEM-SMK
SMOKE

tests to

outperform

top

GEM-HEAT
DETECTOR

competitive

brands.

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com
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