NAPCO GEM-DXK2 Operating Manual

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    1 operating guide for your gem-dxk2 keypad © napco 2006 oi326 11/06 ac on ready.

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    2 the gem-dxk2 is a “smart” user- friendly, interactive menu-driven keypad designed for your napco control panel. Its alphanumeric screen will not only display the status of your system, but will also give you step-by-step instructions to guide you through all operations. This booklet contains impor...

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    3 t ab l e o f c o n t e n t s table of contents section page keypad controls & indicators ............................................ 4 arming away: setting the alarm when leaving ............ 6 arming stay: protecting yourself at home ................. 9 turning off the alarm (disarming) when ret...

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    4 r 1 2 3 b 4 5 6 c 7 8 9 0 p q g u armed status ac on ready k e y p ad c o n t r o l s & i n d i c at o r s 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1.

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    5 k e y p ad c o n t r o l s & i n d i c at o r s window. Displays system status messages, zone descriptions, etc. 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 ...

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    6 ar m i n g aw ay : s e t t i n g t h e al ar m w h e n l e av i n g z o n e s f a u l t e d 0 2 b a c k d o o r bypassed b y p a s s e d bypassed 0 2 b a c k d o o r arming the system note: the keypad will autoscroll messages that are longer than one line. 1 check the keypad. The green status ligh...

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    7 ar m i n g aw ay : s e t t i n g t h e al ar m w h e n l e av i n g priority arming. If you attempt to arm with a faulted priority zone, a 3-second tone will sound at the keypad, and "can't arm" will display in the window, indicating that the trouble(s) must be corrected before the panel can be ar...

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    8 ar m i n g aw ay : s e t t i n g t h e al ar m w h e n l e av i n g if you attempt to arm with a “trouble” display (alternating with a system trouble error code), a 3- second tone will sound at the keypad. (see system trouble error codes for descriptions of codes). The window will display “can't a...

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    9 arming in stay mode interior zones, when bypassed, allow free movement within the premises while the protection of armed perimeter zones is maintained. Enter your code, then press p . The red armed light will turn on and the green status light will blink, indicating zones bypassed. After the exit ...

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    10 ar m i n g s t ay : p r o t e c t i n g y o u r s e l f at h o m e instant protection when retiring for the evening, after all family members are home, you can cancel the entry delay on the entry zone(s). Then, when armed, opening the entry door will cause an immediate alarm. (when arming, exit d...

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    11 disarming the system 1 upon entry, the keypad sounder will turn on as a reminder to disarm the panel. The red armed light will be on and the window will alternately display "disarm" and "xxxsec", where "xxx" represents the entry time remaining in 10-second steps. During the final 10 seconds, the ...

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    12 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 u. There are two types of ambush codes: (1) a 2-digit code (prefix) entered just prior to your norm...

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    13 f i r e p r o t e c t i o n (applicable only where local ordinance permits use of this alarm control panel for fire protection.) fire-zone alarm if a fire is detected, “reset fire alarm” will be displayed and the keypad sounder will pulse. 1. If a fire is in progress, evacuate the premises immedi...

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    14 f i r e p r o t e c t i o n preparing a fire escape plan even with the most advanced fire alarm system, adequate protection requires an escape plan. To prepare your plan, draw floor plans of your building. (space is provided on the next page). Show two exits - a front or back door and a window fr...

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    15 f i r e p r o t e c t i o n floorplan draw a plan of your premises in the space provided below. Floorplan.

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    16 f i r e p r o t e c t i o n although a fire alarm system may be of a reliable and state-of- the-art design, neither it nor its peripheral detection devices can offer guaranteed protection against fire. Any such equipment may fail to warn for a variety of reasons: control panels, communicators, di...

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    17 f u n c t i o n m e n u the keypad can provide access to a wide assortment of utility functions. The functions are displayed in a prompting “yes/no” format. While the messages are shown here in their entirety, actual displays will scroll automatically in two screens. Wait for the entire message t...

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    18 display telephone list? (for gem-p9600/3200 panels only) (optional--phone numbers pro- grammed? ‰yes ‰no) the panel can dial any of four programmed telephone numbers. Select telephone #1-4 using the next and prior buttons. Press u , then pick up the phone to automatically dial the displayed numbe...

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    19 f u n c t i o n m e n u activate chime? "monitor on" will be displayed and the chime mode will sound a tone at the keypad when the programmed zone is opened while disarmed. To deactivate the chime mode, execute the "turnoff chime" function. Note: the chime mode is disabled while armed. Activate w...

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    20 f u n c t i o n m e n u delay arming 1-4 hours. (not for ul-listed systems). Your system may be set to arm automatically after a delay period of 1 to 4 hours, 15 minutes, as follows: for a 1-hour, 15-minute delay, press 1 , then u . For a 2-hour, 15-minute delay, press 2 , then u . For a 3-hour, ...

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    21 f u n c t i o n m e n u display rf transmitter status? (optional) (for systems that include wireless trans- mitters). Press yes to check the status and condition of all transmitters. First the number of wireless points (wl pnt) will display. Use next and prior buttons to scroll forward or back. F...

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    22 your alarm specialist may have programmed your system to be monitored by a central station. The built- in digital communicator can transmit emergency signals and status reports to the central station 24 hours a day. Communicator features abort delay. Ask your installer which of your zones have ab...

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    23 ad v an c e d f e at u r e s security bypass/unbypass (security bypass programmed? ‰yes ‰no). In high-security applications, zones may be bypassed (or unbypassed) only if a valid code is entered first, as follows: 1. Enter a user code valid for bypass, then press b . "bypass" will display. 2. Pre...

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    24 n o t e s.

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    25 p r o g r am m i n g ( o p t i o n a l ) introduction the program mode (optional) is used to customize user codes. Access to the program mode requires a special user code, therefore not all users may have the ability to program. Notes: 1. If the system contains more than one keypad, only the keyp...

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    26 p r o g r am m i n g ( o p t i o n a l ) 5. Enter the new user code using the number buttons. If an old code is displayed, simply program over it. Important: to erase the unused digit(s) of the previous code, press g 0 . Note: pressing r again will dis- play non-programmable "option" and "access"...

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    27 p r o g r am m i n g ( o p t i o n a l ) programming example: program the user 3 code to “3784”: 1. Select the program mode as follows: (a) enter your user code, followed by r . (b) answer no (press q ) repeatedly until “turnon prog yes/no” is displayed, then press yes ( p ). The display will bri...

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    28 k e y p ad m e s s ag e s the keypad can display the following functional messages. Many are two-line messages; hold down g to display the sec- ond line. (in this booklet, both are shown simultaneously for convenience). Other diagnostic messages are available for the installer or servicer. Should...

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    29 k e y p ad m e s s ag e s arming attempted with zone in trouble. Faulted zones will scroll. Correct trouble to arm. Arming attempted while the alarm is sounding. A valid user code will silence the sound and clear this message. Attempted to arm with easy arm and the alarm is sounding. The alarm wi...

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    30 k e y p ad m e s s ag e s (with pulsing sounder). Trouble condition on a firezone. Press c to silence sounder. Correct trouble or call for service. (with pulsing sounder). Alarm condition on a fire zone (zone number(s) will scroll). Press c to silence sounder. Evacuate premises or correct cause o...

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    31 k e y p ad m e s s ag e s indicates problem(s) detected on the system (see below). Check power transformer. Check for blown fuse or circuit breaker; general power outage. Battery weak. If not recharged within 24 hours, replace battery. Communication failure to central station. (wireless systems o...

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    32 g l o s s ar y following are brief descriptions of terms and features used herein that may be unfamiliar to you. Some of the features are programmable options that may or may not apply to your particular system. Abort delay - a delay period that allows the control panel to be reset, thus aborting...

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    33 g l o s s ar y instant protection - arming without entry delay by pressing and holding the p button while remaining on the premises. Keypad - puts control-panel functions at your fingertips. It can be mounted anywhere in your premises. Manager's mode - in a partitioned system, a low-security oper...

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    34 g l o s s ar y watch mode - turns on all day zones simultaneously. Window - a time interval. See opening window; closing window. Zones - independent circuits that protect specific areas of the premises: auto-bypass zone: a zone that will be automatically bypassed from the protection system if it ...

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    35 s y s t e m t r o u b l e e r r o r c o d e s your control panel is capable of detecting a variety of troubles that may affect system performance. In the unlikely event that a prob- lem should occur, one or more of the following error codes may display in the window. Several of these messages are...

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    36 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 ope...