Napco Security Technologies GEM-RS232 User Manual

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333 Bayview Avenue

Amityville, New York 11701

For Sales and Repairs, [phone]

For Technical Service, [phone]

© Napco 1999 WI966 6/99

Control Panel / Computer Converter

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GEM-RS232

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The GEM-RS232 Control Panel/ Computer Converter is
an interface module which allows the NAPCO GEM-P9600
control panel to be connected to a computer which may be
used to display system status. The GEM-RS232 is
approved by Underwriters Laboratories for supplemental
use only. It provides signal and ground isolation between
the control panel and the computer and will protect the
control panel from shorts, transients and surges which may
emanate from the computer or the associated cabling.

The GEM-RS232 has been designed to be permanently
mounted inside the cabinet of the GEM-P9600 and can be
connected to the computer in several different fashions
(see CONNECTION).

SPECIFICATIONS

Input Power: 12 V DC nominal, 60 mA (supplied by control
panel connections)

• Note: Reduce available panel combined auxiliary current

by 60 mA)
Dimensions: 11/16” x 2 9/16” x 2 9/16” (HxWxD)
Range: 50 feet using RS232 serial cable

100 feet using Cat5 cable

ORDERING INFORMATION

1. GEM-RS232

• RS232 Converter

• 6 conductor Modular to Modular (RJ12 Style) cable

• 1 SE-AUTOMATION EPROM

2. GEM-RS232KIT

• RS232 Converter

• 6 conductor Modular to Modular (RJ12 Style) cable

• 8 Pin Modulator (RJ45 Style) to DB9 Male Adapter

• 8 Pin Modulator (RJ45 Style) to DB9 Female

Adapter

• 1 SE-AUTOMATION EPROM

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The following system hardware is required:

• Gemini GEM-P9600 Control Panel

• SE-AUTOMATION EPROM Upgrade must be

installed in control panel.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

1 Open GEM-RS232 case using screwdriver.
2 Drill hole in the center of the base of the case

(side without label) using a 1/8” drill bit.
3 Drill hole in housing using a 1/8” drill bit
4 Mount securely using nut and screw provided

CONNECTION

• Refer to the wiring diagram. Connect the 6-conductor

modular cable (supplied) to J1 (RJ12 style) of the
control panel and then plug into the module (RJ12
style) plug on the RS232 converter.

• For direct connection to serial port of computer or

automation system, plug male DB9 connector of
serial cable (NOT supplied) into the DB9 connector
of the RS232 converter and connect other end to
serial port of computer.

• For CAT 5 wiring to computer or automation system,

plug male DB9/CAT5 connector (supplied with
GEM-RS232KIT) into the DB9 connector of the
RS232 adapter and connect female DB9/CAT5
connector (supplied with GEM-RS232KIT) to
automation system DB9 connector. Use CAT5
cable terminated with standard RJ45 connectors
(not supplied).

NAPCO Security Systems, Inc.

333 Bayview Avenue, Amityville, New York 11701

For Sales and Repairs, call toll free: [phone]

For direct line to Technical Service, call toll free: [phone]

Internet: http://www.napcosecurity.com

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© 1997 NAPCO

AMITYVILLE, NEW YORK, USA

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MADE IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

GEM-P9600

CONTROL

COMMUNICATOR

GEM-RS232

Converter

6 conductor Modular to Modular (RJ12 Style)
cable (Supplied).

Cable Connecting GEM-RS232 to Computer
DB9 to DB9 serial cable (NOT supplied)

GEM-RS232 Wiring Diagram

8 Pin modular connector

(RJ45 style)

White/Or

Orange

White/Bl
White/GR
White/BR

Blue
Green
Brown

CAT5 cable

Wiring discipline for Cat 5 connectivity

NAPCO LIMITED WARRANTY

NAPCO SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. (NAPCO) warrants its products to be free from
manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for thirty-six months following
the date of manufacture. NAPCO will, within said period, at its option, repair or replace
any product failing to operate correctly without charge to the original purchaser or
user.
This warranty shall not apply to any equipment, or any part thereof, which has been
repaired by others, improperly installed, improperly used, abused, altered, damaged,
subjected to acts of God, or on which any serial numbers have been altered, defaced
or removed. Seller will not be responsible for any dismantling or reinstallation charges.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHICH EXTEND
BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF. THERE IS NO EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR A WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ADDITIONALLY, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF NAPCO.
Any action for breach of warranty, including but not limited to any implied warranty of
merchantability, must be brought within the six months following the end of the
warranty period. IN NO CASE SHALL NAPCO BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS
CAUSED BY THE SELLER'S OWN NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT.
In case of defect, contact the security professional who installed and maintains your
security system. In order to exercise the warranty, the product must be returned by
the security professional, shipping costs prepaid and insured to NAPCO. After repair
or replacement, NAPCO assumes the cost of returning products under warranty.
NAPCO shall have no obligation under this warranty, or otherwise, if the product has
been repaired by others, improperly installed, improperly used, abused, altered,
damaged, subjected to accident, nuisance, flood, fire or acts of God, or on which any
serial numbers have been altered, defaced or removed. NAPCO will not be
responsible for any dismantling, reassembly or reinstallation charges.
This warranty contains the entire warranty. It is the sole warranty and any prior
agreements or representations, whether oral or written, are either merged herein or
are expressly cancelled. NAPCO neither assumes, nor authorizes any other person
purporting to act on its behalf to modify, to change, or to assume for it, any other

DB9 to DB9

serial cable

(not supplied)

Cat 5 connection cable

Male DB9 / RJ45 style adapter
(supplied with GEM-RS232KIT)

Cat 5 cable (not supplied)

Female DB9 / RJ45 style adapter
(supplied with GEM-RS232KIT)

8 Pin modular connector

(RJ45 style)

Brown

White/Br

Green

White/Gr

Blue

White/Bl

Orange

White/Or

warranty or liability concerning its products.
In no event shall NAPCO be liable for an amount in excess of NAPCO's original selling
price of the product, for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, incidental,
consequential, or otherwise arising out of any failure of the product. Seller's warranty,
as hereinabove set forth, shall not be enlarged, diminished or affected by and no
obligation or liability shall arise or grow out of Seller's rendering of technical advice or
service in connection with Buyer's order of the goods furnished hereunder.
NAPCO RECOMMENDS THAT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM BE COMPLETELY TESTED
WEEKLY.
Warning: Despite frequent testing, and due to, but not limited to, any or all of the
following; criminal tampering, electrical or communications disruption, it is possible
for the system to fail to perform as expected. NAPCO does not represent that the
product/system may not be compromised or circumvented; or that the product or
system will prevent any personal injury or property loss by burglary, robbery, fire or
otherwise; nor that the product or system will in all cases provide adequate warning or
protection. A properly installed and maintained alarm may only reduce risk of burglary,
robbery, fire or otherwise but it is not insurance or a guarantee that these events will
not occur. CONSEQUENTLY, SELLER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY
PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR OTHER LOSS BASED ON A
CLAIM THE PRODUCT FAILED TO GIVE WARNING. Therefore, the installer should
in turn advise the consumer to take any and all precautions for his or her safety
including, but not limited to, fleeing the premises and calling police or fire department,
in order to mitigate the possibilities of harm and/or damage.
NAPCO is not an insurer of either the property or safety of the user's family or
employees, and limits its liability for any loss or damage including incidental or
consequential damages to NAPCO's original selling price of the product regardless of
the cause of such loss or damage.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
differentiate in their treatment of limitations of liability for ordinary or gross negligence,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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