NAPCO GEM-K1VPS Operating Manual
OPERATING GUIDE for your
GEM-K1VPS KEYPAD
SYSTEM READY
11/15/12 12:05P
NEXT / YES
PRIOR / NO
AREA
© NAPCO 2009
OI358 3/09
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INTRODUCTION
The GEM-K1VPS is a "smart" user-friendly,
interactive menu-driven keypad with an integral
motion sensor, integral siren, and integral
speaker designed for your NAPCO control
panel. Its alphanumeric screen not only displays the status of your system, the speaker
also provides step-by-step instructions to guide
you through all operations.
To Arm the system, simply enter code and
press either the STAY button (if staying within
the premises) or the AWAY button (if leaving).
Test your sounding device and backup
battery
(These tests should only be performed on
weekends or at a time designated by your
alarm company.)
1. While disarmed, press R.
2. Answer NO (press Q) until “ACTIVATE
BELL TEST” appears in the window.
3. Press YES (P) to execute the test. The
alarm will sound for about two seconds.
• If the alarm does not sound, call for service.
• If the battery is low, “LOW BATTERY E02-00
SERVICE” will appear in the display indicating
a low battery condition. Allow 24 hours for
the battery to recharge. If the trouble
continues, call for service.
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This booklet contains important information
about the operation of your system with this
GEM-K1VPS keypad. Read it carefully and
keep it handy for future reference. Check the
Glossary for an explanation of terms that may
be unfamiliar to you.
You'll probably find subjects mentioned in
this booklet that do not apply to your system.
Napco control panels have such a wide variety
of features that few security systems, if any, will
ever need them all. Your alarm professional
has chosen appropriate features for your
particular needs.
configured, rest assured that it has been
carefully designed and engineered to the
highest industry standards. To assure optimum
safety and security, familiarize yourself with this
equipment. Periodically check its condition and
state of readiness by testing it at least once a
week in both the ac/battery and battery-only
modes (ask your alarm professional how to
make these tests).
IMPORTANT - TEST YOUR SYSTEM WEEKLY
Test your central station communicator
(Activate Dialer Test programmed? YES NO)
1. Notify your Central Station of the impending
test.
2. While disarmed, enter your User Code and
press R.
3. Answer NO (press Q) until “ACTIVATE
DIALER TEST” appears in the window.
4. Press YES (P) to send a test code to the
central station.
• If the test is not successful, “COMM FAIL
E03-00 SERVICE” will display, indicating a
communication failure. Call for service.
Note: Any subsequent successful transmission
will clear a “Failure to Communicate” system
trouble.
Regardless of how your system has been
Test the Keypad Integral PIR
NOTE: The Integral PIR is not active when
disarmed. To confirm that it is functioning correctly, follow the procedure outlined below:
1. Enter a User Program Code, press R.
2. Answer NO (press Q) until “ACTIVATE PIR
TEST Y/N” appears in the window.
3. Press YES (P) to execute the test. The
keypad sounder will turn on immediately, indicating it senses your presence. Move away
from the keypad and remain motionless until
the keypad sounder silences. Three steps in
any direction should re-activate sounder. If the
sounder does not sound, call for service.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
KEYPAD CONTROLS & INDICATORS ...........................................................4
SYSTEM DISARMED ......................................................................................6
ARMING AWAY: ARMING WHEN LEAVING .................................................7
ARMING STAY: PRAOTECTING YOURSELF AT HOME .............................9
ARMING STAY: LEAVING WITH OTHERS STAYING ..................................10
ALREADY ARMED STAY: LEAVING WITH OTHERS STAYING ..................11
"EASY EXIT" WITH OTHERS STAYING .........................................................12
ALREADY ARMED STAY: LEAVING WITHOUT OTHERS STAYING ..........13
BYPASSING ZONES (OVERVIEW) ................................................................14
ARMING AND LEAVING WITH A FAULTED ZONE .......................................15
ARMING AND STAYING WITH A FAULTED ZONE .......................................16
BYPASSING USING THE ZONE DIRECTORY ..............................................17
DISARMING WHEN RETURNING ..................................................................18
EMERGENCY BUTTONS ...............................................................................19
FIRE PROTECTION ........................................................................................20
KEYPAD MENU MODE ...................................................................................24
CENTRAL-STATION MONITORING ...............................................................29
PROGRAMMING USER CODES ....................................................................30
ENTER ZONE DESCRIPTIONS -- "CELL PHONE STYLE" ............................32
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ..................................................................26
KEYPAD MESSAGES .....................................................................................35
GLOSSARY .....................................................................................................38
SYSTEM TROUBLE ERROR CODES ............................................................41
TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................................46
WARRANTY ....................................................................................................48
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TO SILENCE AN ALARM, ENTER YOUR
CODE, AND PRESS
FOR SERVICE, CALL: _____________________
CENTRAL STATION: _____________________
EXIT DELAY: ___________________________
ENTRY DELAY: _________________________
FIRE ALARM SOUND
___________________________________ __
BURGLAR ALARM SOUND
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KEYPAD FIRE ENABLED? YES NO
KEYPAD PANIC ENABLED?
KEYPAD AUX. ENABLED?
KEYPAD SIREN ENABLED?
KEYPAD PIR ENABLED? YES NO
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YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
*FIRE HAS PRIORITY OVER BURGLARY
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KEYPAD CONTROLS & INDICATORS
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KEYPAD CONTROLS & INDICATORS
1. LCD Window – Displays system status
messages, zone descriptions, etc.
2. Bypass Icon – Appears as a reminder
that zones have been bypassed (by
pressing the BYPASS button). If it is
necessary to bypass any inoperative
zones, it is important to have the zones
repaired as soon as possible.
3. Fire Icon – Steady indicates a fire
alarm condition. Flashing indicates fire
alarm sounding.
4. Fire TBL Icon – Indicates a problem
on a fire zone is detected.
5. System TBL Icon – Indicates a trouble
condition exists on the system. Press
RESET to silence sounder and display
the trouble.
6. ARMED Light – Lights (red) to indicate
that the system is armed. If an alarm has
occurred, the ARMED LED will be
flashing.
7. STATUS Light – Lights (green) to
indicate that the system is ready for
arming. Turns off when any zone is
faulted other than the keypad PIR (the
zone displays in the LCD Window). If a
zone has been bypassed, the STATUS
light will blink when armed.
8. MENU Button – Selects available
system functions as displayed in the
LCD Window. The selected function is
executed by pressing the ENTER
button.
9. BYPASS Button – (1) Deactivates
selected zones from the system. (2)
Unbypasses a bypassed zone.
10. RESET Button – (1) Resets various
system troubles, displays, etc. (see text)
(2) Resets residential smoke detectors.
11. Alarm Siren – Will sound a LOUD
steady sweep tone when intrusion is
detected or a distinct pulsating tone for
a fire alarm condition. Also chirps to
indicate armed Away.
12. Emergency Buttons – Used with the
"star" button to signal an emergency, as
follows:
• Press the 7 and the G
buttons for Fire Emergency.
• Press the 8 and the G
buttons for Auxiliary Emergency.
• Press the 9 and the G
buttons for Police Emergency.
13. Voice Prompt & Mini Sounder
Speaker – Provides for audible voice
prompts.
14. Integral PIR – Used to detect intruders
when armed Away and your presence
near the keypad when disarmed. Do
not block.
15. AREA Button – Selects other areas and
is used with emergency buttons.
16. AWAY Button – (1) Arms all zones in
the system, with display indicating the
exit time remaining. (2) Scrolls LCD
Window display backward (PRIOR). (3)
Answers "NO" to questions in the LCD
Window display.
17. STAY Button – (1) Bypasses all Interior
Zones simultaneously ("Stay Mode") to
allow free movement within the
premises. Hold down the STAY button
when the system is armed in "Stay
Mode" to cancel entry delay on Exit/
Entry Zones, causing an instant alarm
upon violation. (2) Scrolls the LCD
Window display forward (NEXT). (3)
Answers "YES" to questions in the LCD
Window display.
18. ENTER Butt on – Entry key. Causes the
entered code or selected function to be
executed.
19. Numerical Keys (1-9, 0) – Used to
enter codes, zone numbers, etc.
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SYSTEM DISARMED
Please note the following information when the system is disarmed:
SYSTEM READY
STATUS
When the system is disarmed, the premises is NOT protected from intruders--but the The Blue
Emergency Buttons (7,8& 9), if programmed, are ALWAYS active (as are any other
"24 hour" devices that the installer provided for your system). See page 19 for more information
regarding these Emergency Buttons.
When all perimeter zones (except the local exit/entry door) are secure, the arming sequence can
be started by pressing P or Q. The green STATUS light must be on steady and the LCD
window will display "SYSTEM READY".
When the system is NOT ready to arm, the green STATUS light will be off and the LCD window
will scroll "SYSTEM NOT READY" followed by the descriptions of all faulted zones.
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ARMING AWAY: ARMING WHEN LEAVING
If you are leaving with no other family members remaining home:
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SYSTEM READY
Check the keypad. The green STATUS light must be ON-STEADY, and the LCD window will read
"SYSTEM READY", indicating that the system is ready to arm.
• If the green light is off, "ZONES FAULTED" will display in the window followed by the number and
description of each faulted zone. Note each problem zone and secure it by closing a window, door,
etc. When all zones are secure, the green STATUS light will turn on and the LCD window will
display "SYSTEM READY". If you cannot immediately secure the zones, they may be bypassed (see
page 14).
Enter your code and press Q*.
The keypad will voice prompt the correct action.
Note: If you enter a wrong User Code, the keypad will
beep and display "INVALID ENTRY, TRY AGAIN".
Open the door, exit and close the door. The exit delay period, during which you can safely exit the
premises, is 60 seconds in length by default, but can be changed by your installer if desired.
*If Easy Arm feature is enabled, there is no need to enter your code--just press and hold the Q button.
"System is arming
in Away mode,
please exit now."
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ARMING AWAY: ARMING WHEN LEAVING
System Trouble
The words "SYSTEM TROUBLE" display in the LCD Window and alternate with a trouble code (for example, a low battery condition displays "E02-00"; see page 41 for a list of trouble codes). Attempting to arm with a System Trouble causes the keypad to sound a 3-second tone and the window to display "CAN'T ARM SYSTEM, PRESS RESET KEY". If you cannot correct
the problem immediately, pressing C allows you to arm in this condition. Be sure to call for service as soon as possible.
Area Arming (Optional)
Some systems may be divided into smaller independent subsystems, or "areas". Note that in a system partitioned into
multiple areas, a particular keypad may only arm one or more areas while other areas remain disarmed.
Manager's Mode (Optional)
The Manager's Mode allows the user to arm / disarm other areas in a partitioned system. To arm/disarm a different area:
1. Press the numerical key representing the other area number.
2. Press G followed by U. The keypad will now provide status and control of that area.
3. Enter your User Code followed by Q to arm AWAY (or press
P to arm STAY).
4. Press G followed by the area number, then press
NOTE: The number of the area viewed appears on the right side of LCD window.
Global Arming (Optional)
To arm all areas simultaneously, press 9, G and enter your code followed by
To disarm all areas simultaneously, press 0, G and enter your code followed by
• The User Code must be valid in all area(s).
• If any zone is not secured, the keypad will display "CAN’T ARM SYSTEM, AREA X IN TROUBLE" ("X" indicates the number
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of the area in trouble). All faulted zones in the respective area(s) must be secured or bypassed.
U to return to the home area.
U.
U.
ARMING STAY: PROTECTING YOURSELF AT HOME
Arming in the Stay mode allows you to remain home with the perimeter protection active but with the interior protection off,
so that you may move freely within the premises.
SYSTEM READY
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Check the keypad. The green STATUS light must be ON-STEADY, and the LCD window will read
"SYSTEM READY", indicating that the system is ready to arm.
• If the green light is off, “ZONES FAULTED” will display in the window followed by the number and
description of each faulted zone. Note each problem zone and secure it by closing a window, door,
etc. When all zones are secure, the green STATUS light will turn on and the LCD window will display
“SYSTEM READY”. If you cannot immediately secure the zones, they may be bypassed (see page 14).
Enter your code and press P*.
The keypad will voice prompt the correct action.
The LCD window will read "ARMING STAY" during the exit delay time period. The remaining exit delay
time (in seconds) is also displayed.
After the exit delay time period, the entry doors are protected and will initiate the entry delay sequence if opened.
Note: For additional security, the system can be placed in "Instant Mode" by pressing and holding
P for 2 seconds. This removes the entry delay, causing the system to go into alarm immedi-
ately (without entry delay) when the door is opened. This mode will be indicated by the rapidly
flashing ARMED LED. To disarm, see page 18.
*If Easy Arm feature is enabled, there is no need to enter your code--just press and hold the P button.
"System is arming
in Stay mode.
If leaving, please
exit now."
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ARMING STAY: LEAVING WITH OTHERS STAYING
If you are arming and leaving with other family members remaining home:
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SYSTEM READY
The LCD window will read "ARMING STAY" during the exit delay time period. The remaining exit
Check the keypad. The green STATUS light must be ON-STEADY, and the LCD window will read
"SYSTEM READY", indicating that the system is ready to arm.
• If the green light is off, “ZONES FAULTED” will display in the window followed by the number and
description of each faulted zone. Note each problem zone and secure it by closing a window, door,
etc. When all zones are secure, the green STATUS light will turn on and the LCD window will display
“SYSTEM READY”. If you cannot immediately secure the zones, they may be bypassed (see page 14).
Enter your code and press P*.
The keypad will voice prompt the correct action.
delay time (in seconds) is also displayed.
Open the door, exit and close the door, with others remaining
home.
After the exit delay time period, the entry doors are protected and will initiate the entry delay
sequence if opened.
To disarm, see page 18.
*If Easy Arm feature is enabled, there is no need to enter your code--just press and hold the P button.
"System is arming
in Stay mode.
If leaving, please
exit now."
ALREADY ARMED STAY: LEAVING WITH OTHERS STAYING
If the system is armed in Stay mode and you are leaving with other family members remaining home:
(If NO other family members are remaining home, see page 13).
ARMED STAY
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The system is already armed in Stay mode.
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READY
Disarm the system by entering your code and pressing
Enter your code and press P
The keypad will voice prompt the correct action.
The LCD window will read "ARMING STAY" during the exit delay time period. The remaining exit
delay time (in seconds) is also displayed.
Open the door, exit and close the door. The exit delay period, during which you can safely exit
the premises, is 60 seconds in length by default, but can be changed by your installer if desired.
After the exit delay time period, the entry doors are protected and will initiate the entry delay
sequence if opened.
*If Easy Arm feature is enabled, there is no need to enter your code--just press and hold the P button.
To disarm, see page 18.
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U.
"System is arming
in Stay mode.
If leaving, please
exit now."
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"EASY EXIT" WITH OTHERS STAYING
Easy Exit (Optional - Is Easy Exit programmed? YES NO)
Your system may have been programmed for Easy Exit, which allows a user to exit the premises while the system is armed
Stay. By activating Easy Exit while the system is armed Stay, the Exit Delay countdown will take place, during which time you
are permitted to leave through the exit door. The Easy Exit delay time will be identical to the Exit Delay time the system gives
you each time it is armed Stay. This will allow, for example, an early morning commuter to exit the house, without having to
disarm and rearm the system, possibly awaking the family.
• Press and hold P or Q to activate Easy Exit on your system, then exit the premises before the Exit Delay countdown
expires.
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BYPASS
ARMED STAY
System already Armed Stay...
BYPASS
ARMING STAY
120 SECONDS
...press and hold P or Q for Easy Exit
ALREADY ARMED STAY: LEAVING WITHOUT OTHERS STAYING
If the system is armed in Stay mode and you are leaving with NO other family members remaining home:
(If other family members are remaining home, see page 11).
ARMED STAY
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The system is already armed in Stay mode.
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READY
Disarm the system by entering your code and pressing
Enter your code and press Q*.
The keypad will voice prompt the correct action.
Note: If you enter a wrong User Code, the keypad will beep
Open the door, exit and close the door. The exit delay period, during which you can safely exit the
premises, is 60 seconds in length by default, but can be changed by your installer if desired.
U.
"System is arming
in Away mode,
please exit now."
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BYPASSING ZONES (OVERVIEW)
You want to arm the system, but a zone cannot be secured, or you wish to intentionally leave a perimeter door open. These
"faulted" or open zone(s), may be temporarily removed from the system or "bypassed". (Warning: Bypassed zones are unpro-
tected--always have the system checked and/or repaired as soon as possible).
There are two ways to bypass a zone; either will produce the same result. Select the method you are
most comfortable with.
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05-BACK DOOR
(example)
SYSTEM READY
With the window or door perimeter zone open or "faulted", the zone description of this open zone will
appear in the keypad LCD window.
THE FIRST METHOD, "EZ Bypass", is the fastest---if you already know the zone number. Simply enter the zone number at the keypad and press BYPASS.
THE SECOND METHOD is used when you wish to scroll through all zones -- faulted or not -- and
make your selection. For example, you wish to intentionally bypass a zone that is not yet open. Press
MENU until "DISPLAY ZONE DIRECTORY" appears. Press NEXT or PRIOR to scroll through your zone
With the selected perimeter zone bypassed, the LCD window displays the BYPASS icon and the words
"SYSTEM READY". You can now proceed with either arming Stay or Away, as desired. Press P or
Q to arm the system with the zone(s) bypassed.
ARMING AND LEAVING WITH A FAULTED ZONE
You want to arm and leave the premises, but wish to intentionally leave a window open. These "faulted" zone(s), may be temporarily removed from the system ("bypassed"). Warning: Bypassed zones are unprotected--have the system checked and re-
paired as soon as possible.
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BYPASS
SYSTEM READY
Press the MENU button until the LCD window reads
"DISPLAY OPEN ZONES Y/N".
Press YES and when the zone you wish to bypass appears in the LCD window, make note of the faulted
zone number.
Press the number of the faulted zone, then press B. With the selected perimeter zone bypassed,
the LCD window displays the BYPASS icon and the words "SYSTEM READY".
Press Q, open the door and exit with the faulted
zone(s) bypassed.
"Display Open Zones,
Press YES to select or
NO to skip."
"System is arming in
Away mode, please
exit now."
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