NAPCO GEM-K4RF, GEM-P816, GEM-P1632 Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION

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INSTRUCTIONS

GEM-K4RF

Digital Icon Keypad with Integral RF Receiver

This Guide includes programming instructions for the
following control panels:

This Guide is to be used in conjunction with the Programming Instruction Manual for the follow­ing control panels:

GEM-P1632 - WI897 and WI1148 (v.10 or later)
GEM-P3200 - WI818 and WI1184
GEM-P9600 - WI777 and WI1185

Quick Start:

1. Referring to the control panel wiring diagram, connect siren, auxiliary power, PGM
output, remote bus, earth ground, zone and telephone wiring. NOTE: See
Installation Instructions for the appropriate control panel.

2. Connect AC power first and then the battery.

3. Configure the keypad (see page 3).

4. Access the Easy Menu Driven (Dealer Program) Mode:

Press 456789 R

Press NO (Q) Until “17” appears on the keypad display.

Press YES (P) to Enter Easy Menu Driven Dealer Program Mode.

The Easy Menu Driven Program Mode allows you to complete all basic programming
functions by answering questions which allow the automatic programming of the
control panel.

NOTE: The programming examples in this manual reflect the GEM-K4RF keypad con-

nected to a GEM-P1632 panel. When used with the GEM-P816 panels, the programming
is identical except for the panel limits such as: Areas = 1; Zones = 16; User Codes = 16;
Zone Doubling = Not available.

Dealer Code

GEM-P816 - WI995 and WI1182 (v.10 or later)

• GEM-P816 (v.9A or prior)

• GEM-P1632 (v.9A or prior)

GEM-K4RF Keypad

© NAPCO 2006

WI1179B 2/06

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THE GEM-K4RF KEYPAD

DESCRIPTION

The GEM-K4RF is a multi-segment LCD digital keypad that is compatible with the NAPCO GEM-Series GEM-P816,
P1632, P3200 & P9600 control panels. Refer to User Guide OI283 for operation instructions. While the GEM-K4RF

may be used to fully program the control panel, the GEM-K1CA keypad provides the optimum in ease of
keypad programming. Note: Do not mix classic RP series keypads with "K Series" keypads within one system.

The wireless system comprises a compatible GEM-Series control panel, at least one GEM-RECV receiver and one or
more companion GEM-Series transmitters. Built inside the GEM-K4RF keypad is a receiver to save space and simplify
installation. The transmitters may be wireless smoke detectors, space-protection devices, window/door sensors, or
other devices that report zone status and supervision information to the receiver without the use of wires.

The integral receiver inside the keypad will accommodate up to 32* wireless points. The receiver is connected to the
control panel’s 4-wire bus through the same 4 wires as the keypad. The receiver monitors each transmitter, updating
transmitter status as reports are received, and conveys this information to the control panel. Also monitored is the
elapsed time since the last report from each transmitter. If no report is received within a programmed time, a Supervi­sory Failure will result.

COMPATIBLE CONTROL PANELS

The GEM-receivers listed above are compatible with the following control panels:

• GEM-P816

• GEM-P1632

• GEM-P3200

SPECIFICATIONS

ORDERING INFORMATION

• GEM-P9600

*Note: All current panels listed above will accommodate up to 16 points with the GEM-K4RF keypad; however for

the GEM-P816/P1632 (v.10) panels, and for the GEM-P3200/P9600 (v.30) panels, up to 32 points will be accom­modated. Note: If the number of allowed points are exceeded, an E-39-00 (receiver capacity) system trouble
will occur ("00" = the number of the receiver).

Operating Voltage: 12VDC (supplied by panel)
Current Drain: 75 mA Standby
Note: Subtract keypad current from combined auxiliary current of the control panel.
Operating Temperature: 0° C to 49° C
Storage Temperature: 20° C to + 85° C
Power Requirements: 12VDC, 75mA (supplied by panel)
Antenna: ¼-wave (external wire), and internal antennas.
Dimensions: 5 7/8" x 4 3/8" x 1" (WxHxD)

Note: Any of the following Napco wireless transmitters may be used with the GEM-RECV Series Receivers. Bat­teries are included with all transmitters.

GEM-TRANS2 - Window/Door Sensor. This supervised, two-point transmitter provides an internal magnetic reed

switch and/or terminals for two external normally-closed devices, or one external normally-open device.

GEM-RTRANS: Recessed Window/Door Transmitter
GEM-PIR - Wireless PIR Motion Sensor.
GEM-PIRPET - Wireless 30 lb. pet immune PIR Motion Sensor.
GEM-DT - Dual-technology PIR/microwave sensor.
GEM-SMK - Wireless Photoelectric Supervised smoke detector.
GEM-HEAT - Wireless Heat Detector 135°F / Rate of Rise.
GEM-KEYF - Hand-Held Key Fob Transmitter. Key chain/Pendant remote arming or emergency transmitter.
GEM-WP - Wireless Waterproof Panic Button.
GEM-GB - Glass-break sensor.

DL123A - Replacement Lithium Battery for GEM-TRANS2, GEM-PIR (2), GEM-PIRPET(2) and GEM-GB (2) (bulk packed).
GEM-RECV8: Wireless Receiver, 8 Zones
GEM-RECV16: Wireless Receiver, 16 Zones

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INSTALLATION
Designing the System

A keypad should be located near each exit/entry door. However, give careful consideration to the location of the key­pad, since it has a receiver built inside it. Regardless of where the control panel is mounted, the keypad should be
centrally located within the premises, that is, equally distant from all transmitters. Metal objects close to the installation
may adversely affect reception. Draw a layout of the system, identifying all proposed transmitter locations and antici­pated keypad location. Also include notations indicating construction materials in use. Although wood and wallboard
construction will have little effect upon signal strength at the receiver, concrete or brick can reduce signal strength by
up to 35%, while steel-reinforced concrete or metal lath and plaster can reduce transmitter strength as much as 90%.
Note: In difficult installations wherein distant transmitters pose reception problems, the use of multiple keypads and/or
GEM-REC16's throughout the premises is recommended. (The GEM-P816, P1632 and P3200 control panel will ac­commodate two receivers; the GEM-P9600, up to four). Receivers are connected to the panel’s 4-wire bus. They
should be uniquely addressed (see ADDRESSING MULTIPLE RECEIVERS) and all be GEM-RECV16.
Note: If receivers are intermixed, the panel will only recognize the capacity of the lowest one.

After determining the general location for the keypad additional time should be spent determining the exact location of

keypad using the template provided. In addition to the hole in the wall used to connect the bus wires to the keypad, an

additional hole should be made into the wall to allow the antenna wire to be recessed into the wall. The design of the

keypad keeps the antenna as far away from the bus wires as possible so that RF noise emitted from the bus wires

does not affect the sensitivity of the receiver. If the placement of both these holes are not carefully considered, addi-

tional effort may be required to drill through or chisel existing wall beams. In addition the tamper is located close to the

antenna hole. If care is not taken to leave sufficient space between the antenna hole and the tamper, the tamper may

not function correctly.

To open the case, insert a screwdriver into either slot at the bottom and push up with a slight twisting motion to release
the retainer tab. Repeat for the other slot. Pull out at the bottom and lift off the two hooks at the top.
The GEM-K4RF features a handy pull-up reference label. (This label must be used in UL installations). Before
mounting the keypad onto the wall, push the Sliding Label Plate (with label and felt backing affixed and handle facing
forward) down the guides at the rear of the keypad until it snaps into place. Once installed, the Sliding Label Plate
cannot be removed without first removing the keypad from the wall. Note: The keypad fire and panic keys should not
be considered a substitute for a listed manual initiating device, such as a pull box.
If installing onto a double-gang box, insert mounting screws through the two vertical elongated holes on the left side of
the case and into the box. If the box is visible when viewed from the front, adjust the keypad vertically and tighten the
screws. Then, using hardware suitable for the mounting surface, add one or two screws at the right side of the keypad
case directly into the wall to ensure a secure installation. Note: Do not over tighten the screws! Uneven walls may
cause the keypad case to distort.

WIRING

After the bus wires are brought through the bus wire hole, and the keypad back case is

mounted the wires can be connected as shown in the table at the right. After connecting the

wires care must be taken to loop the antenna wire carefully into the antenna hole as the

front cover is connected to the keypad back case. The antenna should fall easily into the

wall cavity away from the keypad bus wires. The wire should hang as straight as possible

below the keypad for optimal reception. If the wire cannot be hung inside the wall, it is better

for the wire to be cut flush with the printed circuit board rather than to have the wire become

tangled behind the keypad.

COLOR TERMINAL

RED 9

BLACK 10

GREEN 11

YELLOW 12

WHITE* N/O PANIC
WHITE* N/O PANIC

* Cut and insulate 2
white wires if not used.

KEYPAD AND RECEIVER ADDRESS JUMPERS

If more than one receiver is being utilized, each must be individually addressed so that it can be identified by control

panel. This is accomplished by the placement of jumper "RX" located in the upper right corner of the back of the key-

pad, as shown below. Factory default is no jumper, therefore making the receiver inside the keypad as RF Receiver

#1. With the jumper in place, it is receiver #2. When more than 2 RF receivers are needed (only if a GEM-P9600 is

used) a GEM-RECV16 can be addressed as receiver 3, and an additional GEM-RECV16 as receiver #4. Refer to the

Wiring Diagram for jumper configuration. Note: Each receiver leaves the factory internally configured as #1, therefore,

if only one receiver is being used, address assignment is not required.

In summary, if more than one keypad is installed:

• Each must be assigned a unique address (that is, no two keypads may be numbered alike).

• Keypads must be addressed consecutively (that is, missing numbers are not permitted).

• Only Keypad No. 1 may be used for programming. (However, for ease of programming, it is recommended that a

GEM-K1CA be selected as Keypad #1).

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KEYPAD OPTION JUMPERS

Up to 7 GEM-K4RF keypads may be connected to the control panel (Keypads 1–7). Each must be configured for a

keypad address. In addition, the keypad may be configured to disable touchpad backlight and entry sounder.

Keypads are configured by the proper selection of jumpers. Refer to the label on the keypad circuit board for jumper

locations and a summary of settings.

A: DISABLE PUSHBUTTON BACKLIGHT

Cut Jumper A to disable touchpad pushbutton back-lighting.

B: DISABLE LCD BACKLIGHT

Cut Jumper B to disable liquid crystal display back-lighting.

C: DISABLE KEYPAD SOUNDER

Cut Jumper C to disable the keypad sounder. (Do not disable in UL Installations)

D: ENABLE KEYPAD TAMPER

Cut Jumper D to enable the keypad tamper switch.

(OPEN BACK OF KEYPAD

Option Jumpers

A C

D B

DISABLE PUSHBUTTON BACKL IGHT

A

DISABLE LCD BACKLIGHT

B

DISABLE KEYPAD SOUNDER

C

ENABLE KEYPAD TAMP ER

D

Left Jumper ("RX") determines Receiver Number.

Address Jumpers

If empty, default is “1”. Receiver number 2 if shorted.

Other three jumpers determine Keypad number, as per table
below:

RX

Receiver

Number

Jumper ON = Receiver #2

RX 3 2 1

Address Jumper

3 2 1

OFF OFF OFF or

OFF ON OFF 2

OFF ON ON 3

ON OFF OFF 4

ON OFF ON 5

ON ON OFF 6

ON ON ON 7

Jumper OFF = Receiver #1

Keypad
Number

ON

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

(Use the GEM-K1CA to program. For the GEM-K4RF, see page 11, "RF Transmitter Programming". Also see

Quick Method, which follows.)

Using the GEM-K1CA keypad, for each transmitter, enter:

• the zone number to which the transmitter will be mapped;

• the 6-digit ID Code: 1-digit checksum number printed on the transmitter and box;

• the wireless point number.

Note: When programming the ID Code at the keypad,

press

G0 for “A”

press G1 for “B”

press G2 for “C”

press G3 for “D”

press G4 for “E”

press G5 for “F”

Press U to save and NEXT (P) to continue.

Key Fob Transmitters. Referring to the programming instructions for the control panel, enter the following:

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• an assigned Key Fob Transmitter number (1—16);

• the Area number(s) to which the Key Fob Transmitter is designated;

• the 6-digit hexadecimal identification code with 1-digit checksum number printed on the transmitter (enter all

numbers and/or letters, including leading zeros, if any);

• Aux. 1 options (see programming worksheets);

• Aux. 2 options (see programming worksheets).

Quick Method (Using the GEM-K1CA keypad)

If a receiver is already installed in the panel, Napco Transmitter wireless points can be programmed automatically

(“enrolled”). Note: (1) The transmitter point will be enrolled only if the signal strength is 3 or greater. (2) Enroll a sin-

gle-point device by merely powering it up. (3) Quick Method is not applicable to Key Fob Transmitters.

Enter the Program Mode. Scroll to the RF Transmitter Points entry screen and proceed as follows:

1. Enter the zone number to which the transmitter point will be mapped.

2. Press

B to enter the Enroll Mode. The red and green LEDs on the keypad will flash and will display as shown

below (GEM-K1CA).

ZN# XMIT#+CS P

3. Open the loop of the point that is to be programmed.

4. Install the transmitter battery. The keypad will indicate that the point has been successfully enrolled.

Multi-point transmitters can be mapped to successive zones simultaneously (Example 1) or to selected point by point

(Example 2).

Example 1: A 2 point transmitter has the ID Code number 410078. Map the two points to Zones 11 and 12 respectively.

1. Enter the Enroll mode as described in step 2 above.

2. Enter Zone “11”.

3. Open the loops of points 1 and 2.

4. Install the transmitter battery. The keypad will beep twice to indicate that two points have been enrolled.

• Transmitter 410078, point 1 will be mapped to Zone 11

• Transmitter 410078, point 2 will be mapped to Zone 12

The keypad will now display Zone 12, the last zone enrolled.

Example 2. A 2-point transmitter has the 1D Code number 287613. Map point 1 to Zone 6 and point 2 to Zone 9.

1. Enter the Enroll mode as described above.

2. Enter Zone 06.

3. Open point-1 loop.

4. Install the battery. The keypad will beep once to indicate that one point has been programmed. (Transmitter point
1 will be mapped to Zone 6).

5. Enter Zone “09”

6. Open point-2 loop.

7. Remove the transmitter battery, then re-install it. The keypad will beep once to indicate that one point has been
programmed. (Transmitter 287613, point 2 is Zone 9).

CHECKING TRANSMITTERS

The status of each transmitter may be checked at the keypad. Referring to the control panel installation instructions
and the user’s guide for the keypad in use, display transmitter status to show (a) the zone to which transmitter point is
mapped; (b) the transmitter’s 6-digit RF ID number (c) the point number; (d) transmitter status (normal, open, low bat­tery, etc.); and (e) the signal strength of its last transmission.

Testing Wireless Signal Strength with GEM-P1632/P816 Panels

To test the operation of wireless transmitters, proceed as follows.

 1. Enter the Fault-Find Mode from the Function Menu (use Dealer Security Code to enter).
 2. Fault a point of the transmitter to be tested by opening the loop. If the signal strength of the transmitter is 3 or

greater, the keypad will beep, as follows:

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