NAPCO GEM-RECV96 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Wireless Receivers

GEM-RECV96

GEM-RECV255

DESCRIPTION

GEM-RECV Series receivers are the hardwired interface to
Napco's Wireless-Ready
tem comprises a compatible GEM-Series control panel, at least
one GEM-RECV receiver and one or more companion GEM­Series transmitters. 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.

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Control Panels. The wireless sys-

THE GEM-RECV RECEIVER

Five receivers are available: GEM-RECV8, GEM-RECV16,
GEM-RECV32, GEM-RECV96, GEM-RECV255 will accommo­date up to 8, 16, 32, 96 and 255 wireless zones, respectively.
The receiver is connected to the control panel's 4-wire bus. 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-P1664

• GEM-P3200 • GEM-P9600 • GEM-X255

COMPATIBLE TRANSMITTERS

Any of the following Napco wireless transmitters may be used
with the GEM-RECV Series Receivers.

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-PIR - Wireless PIR Motion Sensor.
GEM-PIRPET - Wireless 30lb. Pet Immune PIR Motion Sen-

sor.

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 - Mini Keyfob

gency Transmitter.

GEM-WP - Wireless Waterproof Panic Button.
GEM-GB - Glass-Break Sensor.
GEM-RTRANS - Recessed Window/Door Transmitter
GEM-KEYFLR - Full-size, Long-Range Key

Remote Arming

/ Emergency Transmitter

/ Key Chain Remote Arming or Emer-

Chain / Pendant

WI751C 5/06

SPECIFICATIONS, GEM-RECV Receiver:

Operating Temperature: ...................................... 0°C to 49°C

Storage Temperature: .....................................20°C to + 85°C

Power Requirements: ......12VDC, 70mA (supplied by panel)

Antenna: .............................................................. ¼ - wave (2)

Dimensions: ..............................6¾" x 3

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/

" x 1½" (W x H x D)

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NOTE: For UL Residential Installations, a maximum of 200
supervisory reporting transmitters may be installed. This
does not include GEM-KEYF or GEM-WP remotes.

ORDERING INFORMATION

Note: Batteries are included with all transmitters.
GEM-RECV8 8 - Point Receiver/Interface
GEM-RECV16 16 - Point Receiver/Interface
GEM-RECV32 32 - Point Receiver/Interface
GEM-RECV96 96 - Point Receiver/Interface
GEM-RECV255 255 - Point Receiver/Interface
GEM-DT Dual-Technology PIR/Microwave sensor
GEM-GB Glass-Break Detector
GEM-KEYF Hand-Held Key Fob Pendant/Key chain

Panic Button

GEM-PIR Wireless PIR Motion Sensor
GEM-PIRPET Wireless 30lb. pet immune PIR Motion Sen-

sor

GEM-SMK Supervised Smoke Detector
GEM-HEAT Wireless 135°F Heat Detector / Rate of

Rise

GEM-TRANS2 2-Point Window/Door Transmitter
GEM-WP Wireless Waterproof Panic Button
DL123A Replacement Lithium Battery for GEM-

TRANS2, GEM-RTRANS, GEM-PIR (2),
GEM-PIRPET (2) and GEM-GB (2) (bulk
packed)

INSTALLATION

Designing the System

In planning the layout of the system, give careful consideration
to the location of the receiver. Regardless of where the control
panel is mounted, the receiver should be centrally located
within the premises, that is, equally distant from all transmitters.
Choose a location as high above ground level as practical (attic
installations are not recommended), keeping in mind that metal
objects may adversely affect reception. Draw a layout of the
system, identifying all proposed transmitter locations and antici­pated receiver 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%.

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Note: In difficult installations wherein distant transmitters pose
reception problems, the use of multiple receivers throughout
the premises is recommended. (The GEM-P816, P1632,
P1664 and P3200 control panels will accommodate two re­ceivers; the GEM-P9600 and GEM-X255, up to four). Receiv­ers are connected to the panel's 4-wire bus. They should be
uniquely addressed (see ADDRESSING MULTIPLE RECEIV-
ERS) and all be of the same type, that is, all GEM-RECV8, all
GEM-RECV16, etc.
Note: If receivers are intermixed, the panel will only recognize
the capacity of the lowest one.

Mounting and Wiring the Receiver
After its location has been determined, remove the front cover
and orient the receiver so that the antennas are at the top.
Allowing at least 12 inches clearance for the antenna, mount
the receiver using two screws suitable to the mounting surface
through the two mounting holes in the rear cover (see Wiring
Diagram). Using 4-conductor cable, wire the receiver to the
control panel in accordance with the following table:

GEM-RECV GEM-Control Panel

1 (+) 9 Remote Power (+)

2 (–) 10 Remote Power (–)

3 (RX) 11 (GREEN)

4 (TX) 12 (YELLOW)

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

(Also see Quick Method, which follows).
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
press G1 for "B"
press G2 for "C"
press G3 for "D"
press G4 for "E"
press G5 for "F"

Press D to save and NEXT (E) to continue.

Key Fob Transmitters. Referring to the programming instruc-

tions for the control panel, enter the following:

• 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

If a receiver is already installed in the panel, Napco Trans-

mitter wireless points can be programmed automatically
("enrolled"). Note: (1) The transmitter point will be enrolled

G0 for "A"

only if the signal strength is 3 or greater. (2) Enroll a single-
point device by merely powering it up. (3) Quick Method is
not applicable to Keyfob 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-RP1CAe2).

ZN# XMIT#+CS P
ZN01-ENROLL:A--

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

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.

Signal Strength

Relative signal strength is displayed on a scale of 1-10, with 10
being the strongest. A reading of "No Data S —" denotes that
a report from that not yet been received. Readings less than
"3" indicate reception is poor and may be unreliable. In this
case, the use of a second receiver located closer to the is ad-

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