NAPCO GEM-K2AS Operating Manual

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OPERATING GUIDE for your

GEM-K2AS KEYPAD

© NAPCO 2003

ARMED

COMPUTERIZED SECURITY SYSTEM

STATUS

GEMINI

R

1 2 3

B 4 5 6

C 7 8 9 0

U

AC ON

READY

P

Q

G

NEXT / YES

PRIOR / NO

AREA

OI280A 4/03

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The GEM-K2AS is a “smart” user­friendly, interactive menu-driven keypad
designed for your Napco control panel.
Its alphanumeric screen will not only
display the status of your system, but will
also give you step-by-step instructions to
guide you through all operations.

This booklet contains important
information about the operation of your
system with this GEM-K2AS 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.

Regardless of how your system has

been 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 battery­only modes (ask your alarm professional
how to make these tests).

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT - TEST YOUR SYSTEM WEEKLY

Test your sounding device.

1.

While disarmed, enter your User Code and press R.

2.

Answer NO (press

Q

) until “Bell Test Yes/No” 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 or sounds weak, call for service.

Test your telephone line

(Turn On Telephone 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 “TurnOn TelTst Yes/No" appears in

the window.

4.

Press YES (

P

) to send a test code to the central station.

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If the test is not successful, “E03 COMMFL” will display, indicating
a communication failure. Call for service.

Note:

Any subsequent successful transmission will clear an “E03

COMMFL” system trouble

.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

KEYPAD CONTROLS & INDICATORS ............................................ 4

ARMING AWAY: SETTING THE ALARM WHEN LEAVING ............ 6

ARMING STAY: PROTECTING YOURSELF AT HOME .................9

TURNING OFF THE ALARM (DISARMING) WHEN RETURNING ... 11

FIRE PROTECTION .........................................................................13

FUNCTION MENU ...........................................................................17

CENTRAL-STATION MONITORING ................................................22

ADVANCED FEATURES .................................................................23

PROGRAMMING .............................................................................25

KEYPAD MESSAGES ...................................................................... 28

GLOSSARY ..................................................................................... 32

SYSTEM TROUBLE ERROR CODES ............................................. 35

TO SILENCE AN ALARM, ENTER YOUR

CODE, AND PRESS

U

.

FOR SERVICE, CALL: _____________________

CENTRAL STATION: _____________________

EXIT DELAY: ___________________________

ENTRY DELAY: _________________________

FIRE ALARM SOUND

*

:

__________________________________ ___

BURGLAR ALARM SOUND

*

:

__________________________________ ___

KEYPAD FIRE ENABLED? !YES !NO

KEYPAD PANIC ENABLED?

!YES !NO

KEYPAD AUX. ENABLED?

!YES !NO

*

FIRE HAS PRIORITY OVER BURGLARY.

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KEYPAD CONTROLS & INDICATORS

ARMED

COMPUTERIZED SECURITY SYSTEM

STATUS

GEMINI

R

1 2 3

B 4 5 6

C 7 8 9 0

U

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

12

8

9

10

11

AC ON

READY

P

Q

G

AREA

PRIOR / NO

NEXT / YES

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KEYPAD CONTROLS & INDICATORS

Window.

Displays system status

messages, zone descriptions, etc.

STATUS Light.

Lights (green) to
indicate that the system is ready
for arming. If a zone is not
secured the light will be off and
the zone will display in the
window. If a zone has been
bypassed, the STATUS light will
blink while armed.

ARMED Light. Lights (red) to
indicate that the system is armed.
If an alarm has occurred, the
ARMED LED will be flashing.

MENU Button. Selects available
system functions as displayed in
the window. The selected function

is executed by pressing the

U

button.

BYPASS Button.

(1) Deactivates

selected zones from the system.

(2) Unbypasses a bypassed zone
(GEM-P9600/3200 panels only).

RESET Button.

(1) Resets
various system troubles, displays,
etc. (See text.) (2) Resets
residential smoke detectors.

Numerical Keys (1-9, 0). Used to
enter codes, zone numbers, etc.

ENTER Button.

Entry key.
Causes the entered code or
selected function to be executed.

STAY Button. (1) Bypasses all
Interior Zones simultaneously
("STAY Mode") to allow free
movement within the premises.
Hold down

P 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
window display forward (NEXT).
(3) Answers “YES” to questions in

the window display.

AWAY Button. (1) Arms all zones
in the system, with display
indicating the exit time remaining.
(2) Scrolls window display
backward (PRIOR). (3) Answers
“NO” to questions in the window
display.

AREA Button (

G

).

Selects

other areas and is used with
emergency buttons.

Emergency Buttons.

Used with

the

G 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.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

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ARMING AWAY: SETTING THE ALARM WHEN LEAVING

ZONES FAULTED

02 BACK DOOR

BYPASSED

BYPASSED

BYPASSED

02 BACK DOOR

Arming the System

Note:

The keypad will autoscroll messages that are longer than one line.

1

Check the keypad.

The green STATUS light must be on in order to arm. If the
green light is off, “FAULT” will display in the window followed by the number 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
window will display “READY”.

Bypass faulted zones.

If you cannot locate or repair the problem yourself, call
for assistance. If you cannot get immediate help, bypass the problem zone(s)
from the system by pressing

B

, then the zone number (or vice versa).

Note:

Bypassed zones are unprotected. If armed with zones bypassed, be sure to have
the system checked as soon as possible.

2

Arm the system.

Enter your code and press

Q

. The green STATUS light will

go off, the red ARMED light will turn on and the window will alternately display
“EXIT" and "XX SEC" (where “XX” represents the exit time remaining, in 10­second steps).

Note:

If you enter an invalid code, the keypad will display “Wrong

Code”.

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Leave the premises.

Leave through the exit door before exit time expires.

AC ON

READY

AC ON

FAULT/

ZONE 02

BYPASSED AC ON

READY

AC ON

EXIT/

XX SEC

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ARMING AWAY: SETTING THE ALARM WHEN LEAVING

Priority Arming.

If you attempt to arm with a faulted Priority Zone, a 3-second tone
will sound at the keypad, and "CAN'T ARM" will display in the window, indicating that the
trouble(s) must be corrected before the panel can be armed. A zone selected as Priority
Zone with Bypass (check your Alarm Plan) may be bypassed if in trouble. If the problem
cannot be corrected immediately, press

C

, then arm the panel. A 3 second beep will

sound at the panel to indicate arming with a Priority Zone in trouble. Be sure to have the
trouble repaired as soon as possible.

Silence Alarm.

If you enter your code while the alarm is sounding the message
"CAN'T/ARMSIL" will be displayed. The system will silence the alarm and will be ready
to be armed again.

Alarm Sounding.

If you are attempting to arm with Easy Arm (Optional) and the
alarm is sounding, "CAN'T ARMSND" will be displayed. The alarm will not silence. Only
a valid User Code will silence the alarm.

System Trouble.

If you enter your User Code with a system trouble present, the

message "CAN'T ARMRST" will be displayed. To arm, press

C

and the system trou-

bles should disappear.

AC ON

CAN'T/

ARM

AC ON

CAN'T/

ARMZNF

AC ON

CAN'T/

ARMSIL

AC ON

CAN'T/

ARMSND

TROUBLE

AC ON

CAN'T/

ARMRST

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ARMING AWAY: SETTING THE ALARM WHEN LEAVING

If you attempt to arm with a “TROUBLE” display (alternating with a system trouble error code), a 3­second tone will sound at the keypad. (See SYSTEM TROUBLE ERROR CODES for descriptions of
codes). The window will display “CAN'T ARM”. If you cannot correct the problem immediately,
pressing

C will enable you to arm in this condition. Be sure to call for service as soon as possible.

Area Arming (Optional)

Some systems may be divided, or partitioned, into smaller independent subsystems, which are
referred to as Areas. In a system that has been partitioned into multiple areas, one or more area
may be armed while others remain disarmed. In a multi-area system, the area number will be
indicated by the right-most digit.

Manager's Mode

The Manager's Mode, if enabled, provides quick access to other areas without

the system status display. (This is NOT a high-security feature).

To arm any area:

1. Press the numerical key representing the area number.

2. Press

G

followed by U. In effect, you will now "be" in that area.

3. Enter your User Code followed by

Q to arm or disarm the area. Note: Your code

must be valid in that area.

4. Press

G

followed by U to return to the home area.

Global Arming

(For GEM-P9600/3200 panels only).

To arm all areas simultaneously (including the

area you are in), press

9, G

, enter your code and press U.

If any zone is not secured, the keypad will alternately display "CAN'T ARM / AREA #", where "#"

identifies the number of the area(s) in trouble. All problem zones in the respective area(s)
must be secured or bypassed before the area can be armed.

Note:

If a system trouble is

indicated, the system cannot be armed using this method.

To disarm all areas, press

0, G

, enter your code and press U.

TROUBLE

AC ON

SYSTBL/

EXX-XX

TROUBLE

AC ON

CAN'T/

ARM

AC ON

READY1

AC ON

CAN'T/ARM/

AREA#

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Arming in STAY Mode

Interior Zones, when bypassed, allow free movement within the premises while the protection of

armed perimeter zones is maintained. Enter your code, then press

P

. The red ARMED

light will turn on and the green STATUS light will blink, indicating zones bypassed. After the exit
time has elapsed, the window will display "ARMED".

Easy Exit

(Optional - 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, awaking the family.

!

Press U to activate Easy Exit on your system.

(GEM-P3200/GEM-P9600 V20 or greater, GEM-P816/P1632 V9A or greater)

ARMING STAY: PROTECTING YOURSELF AT HOME

BYPASSED INTERIOR

AC ON

READY

BYPASSED

AC ON

SYSTEM

READY

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ARMING STAY: PROTECTING YOURSELF AT HOME

Instant Protection

When retiring for the evening, after all family members are home, you can cancel the entry
delay on the Entry Zone(s). Then, when armed, opening the entry door will cause an
immediate alarm. (When arming, exit delay will remain in effect).

1. To cancel the entry delay while on the premises, press and hold down

P for 2 seconds after arming.

2. When armed, the window will display “SYSTEM ARMED” and the red ARMED light will flicker rapidly to indicate instant protection.
(“SYSTEM ARMED I” will appear for the GEM-P9600/3200 panels).

Emergency Buttons

(Only available if programmed)

The Blue Emergency Buttons (7,8& 9), if programmed, are always active,
whether the system is armed or disarmed. The emergency signal will only be transmitted

when an Emergency Button and

G are pressed at the same time.

•

Fire Emergency Simultaneously press

7

and

G

to alert the central station of a fire

emergency. *(Fire Emergency programmed? !YES !NO)

•

Auxiliary Emergency Simultaneously press

8

and

G

to alert the central station of

an Auxiliary emergency. *(Auxiliary Emergency programmed? !YES !NO)

• Police Emergency

Simultaneously press

9

and

G

to alert the central station of a

police emergency. *(Police Emergency programmed? !YES !NO)

INSTANT ON

AC ON

ARMED

STAY

AWAY

E
N
T
E
R

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Disarming the System

1

Upon entry, the keypad sounder will turn on as a reminder to disarm the panel. The
red ARMED light will be on and the window will alternately display "DISARM" and
"XXXSEC", where "XXX" represents the entry time remaining in 10-second steps.
During the final 10 seconds, the sounder will pulse a warning signal.

2

Enter your User Code and press U. The sounder will silence and the red ARMED

light will go out, indicating that the system has been disarmed.

•

If you enter an invalid code, the keypad display "Wrong Code" Re-enter your code
immediately.

Alarm Indication / Silencing an Alarm

If the red ARMED light is flashing and “ALARM” is displayed, an alarm occurred while
you were out. Proceed with caution! If you suspect that an intruder may still be on the
premises, leave immediately and call authorities from a neighbor's phone.

To silence an audible alarm:

1

Enter your code and press U. After the system is disarmed, the window will continue

to display “ALARM” followed by the zone(s) violated.

2

To reset the display, note the zones violated, then press

C

.

TURNING OFF THE ALARM (DISARMING) WHEN RETURNING

AC ON

DISARM/

XXXSEC

AC ON

Wrong/

Code

AC ON

ALARM/
ZONE02