Napco GEM-RP4RFC User Guide

OPERATING GUIDE for your

GEM-RP4C and GEM-RP4RFC KEYPAD

GEMINI

INTERIOR

A 1 2 3

B 4 5 6

C 7 8 9 0

COMPUTERIZED SECURITY SYSTEM

INTERIOR

BYPASS

NEXT / YES

PRIOR / NO

AREA

OI278A 8/06

INTRODUCTION

The GEM-RP4RFC and the GEMRP4C are “smart”, interactive, menudriven keypads designed for your Napco control panel. A digital display is provided with each keypad to show the status of your system.

This booklet contains important information about the operation of your system with your keypad. Read it carefully and keep it handy for future reference. Check the Glossary for an

Test your sounding device and backup battery

1.While disarmed, press A.

2.Answer NO (press F) until “3” (Bell Test) appears in the

window.

3. Press YES (E) to execute the test. The alarm will sound

for about two seconds.

IMPORTANT - TEST YOUR SYSTEM WEEKLY

explanation of terms that may be unfamiliar to you.

You will 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.

• If the alarm does not sound, call for service.

• If the battery is low, a system trouble E02 will appear in

the display. Allow 24 hours for the battery to recharge. If the trouble continues, call for service.

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 battery-only modes (ask your alarm professional how to make these tests).

Test your central station communicator

1. While disarmed, press A.

2. Answer NO (press F) until “15” (Telephone Test)

appears in the window.

3. Press YES (E) to send a test code to the central

station.

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

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

SETTING THE ALARM (ARMING) WHEN LEAVING .......................... 6

PROTECTING YOURSELF WHILE ON THE PREMISES ................... 8

TURNING OFF THE ALARM (DISARMING) WHEN RETURNING ...... 10

FIRE PROTECTION ............................................................................ 11

KEYPAD FUNCTIONS ........................................................................ 15

CENTRAL-STATION MONITORING ................................................... 20

ADVANCED FEATURES .................................................................... 21

PROGRAMMING USER CODES ........................................................ 22

GLOSSARY ........................................................................................ 24

SYSTEM TROUBLE ERROR CODES ................................................ 27

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 31

TO SILENCE AN ALARM, ENTER YOUR

CODE, AND PRESS

FOR SERVICE, CALL: __________________

CENTRAL STATION: __________________

EXIT DELAY: _________________________

ENTRY DELAY: ______________________

FIRE ALARM SOUND

________________________________

BURGLAR ALARM SOUND

________________________________

KEYPAD FIRE ENABLED? YES NO

KEYPAD PANIC ENABLED?

KEYPAD AUX. ENABLED?

YES NO

FIRE HAS PRIORITY OVER BURGLARY.

KEYPAD CONTROLS & INDICATORS

GEMINI

INTERIOR

A 1 2 3

B 4 5 6

C 7 8 9 0

COMPUTERIZED SECURITY SYSTEM

RESET

INTERIOR

FIRE

INSTANT

CANCELLED

TROUBLE

BYPASS

NEXT / YES

PRIOR / NO

AREA

KEYPAD CONTROLS & INDICATORS

Window. LCD readout indicates

system status messages; digit display indicates related zone, function or error message numbers.

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.

FUNCTION Button. Selects available

system functions as displayed in the window. The selected function is

executed by pressing

(

E).

BYPASS Button. (1) Deactivates selected zones from the system. (2) Unbypasses a bypassed zone (Optional).

J, or YES

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.

ON/OFF Button. Entry key. Causes

the entered code or selected function to be executed.

INTERIOR Button. (1) Bypasses all

Interior Zones simultaneously to allow free movement within the premises. (2) Scrolls the window display forward (NEXT). (3) Answers “YES” to questions in the window display.

INSTANT Button. (1) Cancels entry

delay on Exit/Entry Zones, causing an instant alarm upon violation. (2) Scrolls window display backward (PRIOR). (3) Answers “NO” to questions in the window display.

AREA Button (

areas.

G). Selects other

Emergency Buttons. (Optional)

Used with the an emergency, as follows:

G button to signal

• 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.

AC On Indicator. Indicates AC

Power is present.

Chime. Indicates door chime is

turned on.

System Status Messages. Mes-

sages appear in display window when active. Includes RESET, FIRE, TROUBLE, INSTANT, INTERIOR, CANCELLED, and BYPASS.

SETTING THE ALARM (ARMING) WHEN LEAVING

BYPASS

CHIME

Arming the System

1. Check the keypad. The green STATUS light must be on in order to arm.

If the green light is off, the number(s) of any unsecured zone(s) will display in

the window. Refer to the pull-up zone list for the location of each problem zone and secure by closing windows, doors, etc.. When all zones are secure, the green STATUS light will come on.

2. Arm the system. Enter your User Code followed by D. The green STATUS

light will go off, the red ARMED light will come on. Note: If you enter an invalid code, the keypad will beep 4 times, indicating an error. Re-enter your code.

3. Leave the premises. Leave through the exit door before the exit time expires.

Priority Arming

If you attempt to arm the system with a faulted Zone, a 3-second tone will sound at the keypad and “P” will display in the window, indicating that the zones must be secured before the panel can be armed.

Selectively Bypassing Zones

If you cannot locate or repair a faulted zone, it can be removed from the system, or bypassed. Bypass the zone(s) from the system by pressing

the zone number (or vice versa). The BYPASS icon in the display will turn on to indicate that the zone has been bypassed. Note: Bypassed zones are unprotected. If a faulted zone cannot be secured, have the system checked as soon as possible.

B, followed by

SETTING THE ALARM (ARMING) WHEN LEAVING

System Trouble If you attempt to arm with the TROUBLE icon on, a 3-second tone will

TROUBLE

CHIME

Area Arming (Optional)

In a system that has been partitioned into multiple areas, one or more areas may be armed while others remain disarmed.

Manager's Mode. The Manager's Mode allows the user to arm / disarm other areas in a partitioned system. To arm a different area:

1. Press the numerical key representing the other area number.

2. Press

G followed by J. The keypad will now provide status and control of that area.

sound and a “P” will display in the window. This indicates that the system has detected a problem which may prevent it from operating properly. A number corresponding to the trouble will then appear in the display. Refer to SYSTEM TROUBLE ERROR CODES for descriptions of these troubles. If you cannot correct the problem immediately, press

C and you will then be able to arm the system in this condition. Note: If you

cannot clear the trouble, have the system checked as soon as possible.

3. Enter your code followed by

4. Press

G followed by J to return to the home area.

J to arm.

Global Arming (For GEM-P9600/3200 panels only).

To arm all areas simultaneously (including the area you are in), press 9, G and enter your code followed byD.

To disarm all areas simultaneously, press

•

The User Code must be valid in all area(s).

0, G and enter your code followed by J.

• If any zone is not secured, the keypad will display “P”. All faulted zones in the respective area(s) must be secured or

bypassed. Note: If a system trouble is indicated, the system cannot be armed using this method.

PROTECTING YOURSELF WHILE ON THE PREMISES

INTERIOR BYPASS

CHIME

Bypassing Interior Zones

nterior Zones, when bypassed, allow free movement within the home while the

protection of armed perimeter zones is maintained. To bypass Interior Zones, press

E and enter your User Code followed by D. The red ARMED light will light and

the green STATUS light will blink, indicating zones bypassed. The INTERIOR and BYPASS lights will display in the window. Your system may have provisions for two groups of Interior Zones.

(Optional--Interior Groups programmed? YES NO)

• Press E, followed by J to Bypass Interior Group 1: [ ____________________________________ ]

• Press E twice followed by J to Bypass Interior Group 2: [ ______________________________________ ]

• Press E three times followed by J to Bypass both Interior Groups 1 & 2. (Bypass Interior Group 2 available on GEM-P9600/3200)

Automatic Interior Bypass (Optional - Automatic Interior Bypass programmed? YES NO)

Your system may have been programmed for Automatic Interior Bypass, which allows it to recognize that you have armed the system and remained in the house, prompting it to automatically adjust the interior protection accordingly.

• If you arm the system and remain in the house, all Interior Zones are automatically bypassed. The INTERIOR and/or

BYPASS icon in the window will remain lit, indicating that it is safe to move about the premises.

• If the system is armed and you leave, the Interior Zones will unbypass, providing complete interior protection.

Instant Protection

When retiring for the evening, after all family members are home, you can cancel the entry delay on the Entry Zone(s). To arm with instant protection, press

Instant Protection opening the entry door will cause an immediate alarm.

• When arming with Instant Protection, the exit delay will remain in effect, allowing exit of the house just after arming.

While armed, the red ARMED light will flicker rapidly to indicate instant protection.

F just prior to arming, or at any time after the system is armed. When armed with

PROTECTING YOURSELF WHILE ON THE PREMISES

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. By activating Easy Exit while the system is armed, 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. 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 E to activate Easy Exit on your system. (GEM-P3200/GEM-P9600 V11D or less, GEM-P1632 V8G or less)  Press D to activate Easy Exit on your system. (GEM-P3200/GEM-P9600 V20 or greater, GEM-P816/P1632 V9A or greater)

Emergency Buttons (Only available if programmed)

The Blue Emergency Buttons ( active, whether the system is armed or disarmed. The emergency signal will only be

transmitted when an Emergency Button and

7, 8 & 9), if programmed, are always

G are pressed at the same time.

* Note: Discuss your Emergency

Features with your Installation Company.

• Fire Emergency Simultaneously press

station of a fire emergency.

• Auxiliary Emergency Simultaneously press 8 and G to alert the central

station of an Auxiliary emergency.

• Police Emergency Simultaneously press 9 and G to alert the central

station of a police emergency.

* (Fire Emergency programmed? YES NO)

* (Auxiliary Emergency programmed? YES NO)

* (Police Emergency programmed? YES NO)

7 and G to alert the central

TURNING OFF THE ALARM (DISARMING) WHEN RETURNING

Disarming the System

1. Enter your premises through the Entry/Exit door. The keypad will sound a steady tone to remind you to disarm the system

before your Entry Delay time expires.

2. Enter your User Code and press

• If you enter an invalid code, the keypad will beep 4 times, signifying an error. Re-enter your code immediately. 10 seconds

before Entry Delay expires, the keypad will emit a pulsing warning tone.

Alarm Indication / Silencing an Alarm

If the red ARMED light is flashing upon entry, an alarm occurred while you were out. (The display will scroll the number(s) of the

violated zone(s).) 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

violated.

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

Ambush (Optional) Your Ambush Code Type is: TYPE 1 (Prefix) TYPE 2 (Unique) My Ambush Code is ___________________

If an intruder forces you to disarm your system, enter your Ambush Code and press J. There are two types of Ambush Codes: (1) A 2-digit

code (prefix) entered just prior to your normal User Code and (2) A separate and unique User Code.

Example Type 1 (Prefix): If your User Code is 1234 and your Ambush Code is 99, press 991234J. Example Type 2 (Unique): If your User Code is 1234 and your Ambush Code is 8899, press 8899J

Using your Ambush Code will send a silent alarm to the central station. The red ARMED light will go out and the window will display “SYSTEM READY” as if the system were normally disarmed. There will be no indication that a silent alarm has been sent.

D. The red ARMED light will go out, indicating that the system has been disarmed.

J. After the system is disarmed, the window will continue to display the number(s) of the zone(s)

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