Napco Security Technologies GEM-DXK3 User Manual

OPERATING GUIDE for your

GEM-DXK3 KEYPAD

INTRODUCTION

The GEM-DXK3 is a “smart”, interactive, menu-driven keypad designed for your Napco control panel. A digital display is provided to show the status of your system.

This booklet contains important information about the operation of your system with this GEM-DXK3 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.

Test your sounding device and backup battery

IMPORTANT - TEST YOUR SYSTEM WEEKLY

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

1.While disarmed, press R.

2.Answer NO (press Q) until “3” (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, a system trouble E02 will appear in

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

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). Note: The "K Series" GEMDXK3 keypad is compatible with the GEM-P816/1632/3200/9600 series control panels. However, some exclusive "K Series" keypad features can only be used with the GEM-P1632 v.10 control panel.

Test your central station communicator

(Telephone Test programmed

? YES NO)

1. While disarmed, press R.

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

appears in the window.

3. Press YES (

P) 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

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

ARMING STAY: PROTECTING YOURSELF AT HOME .................... 8

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

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

FUNCTION MENU .............................................................................. 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

ARMED STATUS

R 1 2 3 B 4 5 6

C 7 8 9 0

INTERIOR

BYPASS FIRE/TBL SYS TBL CHIME

KEYPAD CONTROLS & INDICATORS

Window. Lights indicate 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.

MENU Button. Selects available

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

executed by pressing the

BYPASS Button. (1) Deactivates selected zones from the system. (2)

U button.

Unbypasses a bypassed zone. (GEMP3200/9600 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

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. (2) Scrolls window display backward (PRIOR). (3) Answers “NO” to questions in the window display.

AREA Button (

areas and is used with emergency buttons.

Emergency Buttons. Used with the

G button to signal an

emergency, as follows:

G). Selects other

• 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 Light. Indicates AC Power is

present.

ARMING AWAY: SETTING THE ALARM WHEN LEAVING

Arming the System

BYPASS FIRE/TBL SYS TBL CHIME

INTE RIOR

BYPASS FIRE/TBL SYS TBL CHIME

INTE RIOR

BYPASS FIRE/TBL SYS TBL CHIME

INTE RIOR

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 Q. 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 yellow BYPASS light 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

ARMING AWAY: SETTING THE ALARM WHEN LEAVING

System Trouble If you attempt to arm with the SYS TBL light on, a 3-second tone will

BYPASS FIRE/TBL SYS TBL CHIME

INTE RIOR

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 U. The keypad will now provide status and control of that area.

3. Enter your code followed by

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.

Q to arm.

4. Press

G followed by U to return to the home area.

Global Arming (Optional) (GEM-P3200/9600 panels only).

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

To disarm all areas simultaneously, press

•

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

0, G and enter your code followed by U.

• 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.

ARMING STAY: PROTECTING YOURSELF AT HOME

STATUS light will blink, indicating zones bypassed. The INTERIOR and BYPASS lights will display in the window.

BYPASS FIRE/TBL SYS TBL CHIME

INTE RIOR

Arming in STAY Mode

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

protection of armed perimeter zones is maintained. To bypass Interior Zones, enter your User Code followed by

P. The red ARMED light will light and the green

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 and hold 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.

P for 2 seconds after arming. When armed with Instant Protection opening

ARMING STAY: PROTECTING YOURSELF AT HOME

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)

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

G are pressed at the same time.

* Note: Discuss your Emergency

Features with your Installation Company.

when an Emergency Button and

• 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)

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

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

violated.

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

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

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

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.

U. There are two types of Ambush Codes:

+ 22 hidden pages

Napco Security Technologies GEM-DXK3 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual