NAPCO GEM-RP8LCD Installation Instructions Manual

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INTRODUCTION

The GEM-RP8LCD is a user-friendly, menu-driven digital keypad that is 

compatible with the NAPCO GEM-Series GEM-P800, P801, and P400

control-panels.  Refer to User Guide OI276 for operation instructions.  

While the GEM-RP8 may be used to fully program any of the previous 

listed panels, the GEM-RP8LCD keypad provides the optimum in ease 

of keypad and panel programming.  In addition, to ease installation, the 

RP8LCD includes an internal Expansion Zone Module (EZM) inside the 

keypad itself. 

SPECIFICATIONS

         Operating Voltage:         12 V DC (supplied by panel) 

         Current Drain:                100 mA Standby 

                                                35 mA (cut Jumpers W1, W2 and W3) 

         Dimensions:                   4 3/8” x 5 7/8” x 1 1/8” 

Note:  Subtract keypad current from combined auxiliary current of the 

control panel. 

MOUNTING THE KEYPAD 

A keypad should be located near each exit/entry door.  To open the 

case, insert a screwdriver into either slot at the bottom and push up with 

a slight twisting motion to release the retainer tab.  Repeat for the other 

slot.  Pull out at the bottom and lift off the two hooks at the top. 

The GEM-RP8LCD features a handy pull-up reference label.  (This label 

must be used in UL installations).  Before mounting the keypad onto the 

wall, push the sliding label plate (with label and felt backing affixed and 

handle facing forward) down the guides at the rear of the keypad until it 

snaps into place.  Once installed, the sliding label plate cannot be 

removed without first removing the keypad from the wall.  Note:  The 

keypad fire and panic keys should not be considered a substitute for a 

listed manual initiating device, such as a pull box. 

If installing onto a double-gang box, insert mounting screws through the 

two vertical elongated holes on the left side of the case and into the box.  

If the box is visible when viewed from the front, adjust the keypad 

vertically and tighten the screws.  Then, using hardware suitable for the 

mounting surface, add one or two screws at the right side of the keypad 

case directly into the wall to ensure a secure installation.  Note:  Do not 

over tighten the screws!  Uneven walls may cause the keypad case to 

distort. 

WIRING 

Connect the keypad wires as shown in the table below.  Caution:  Do not 

run keypad wiring with loop wiring. 

* EOL Resistor Required 

CONFIGURING THE KEYPAD 

A total of up to four (4) keypads may be connected to the panel.  GEM-

RP8LCD keypad and the GEM-RP8 may be intermixed but require 

different configuration procedures, as described in the following 

paragraphs.  For an overview of the GEM-RP8LCD programming 

modes, see the Keypad Programming Modes section at the end of this 

manual.   

Each GEM-RP8LCD keypad can be configured for the following:  (a) 

keypad feedback beep; (b) keypad sounder; (c) entry/exit countdown 

display; (d) displaying zone faults; (e) keypad PGM output; (f) dialer test; 

(g) easy exit option; (h) ready message option; (i) enable keypad panic 

buttons; (j) keypad address; (k) EZM Address; (l) enable EZM Zones; 

(m) EZM Zone response time; (n) access control message changes; (o) 

exit delay time display ; and (p) entry delay time display.  Keypads to be 

programmed are isolated from the control panel and information entered 

is stored within the keypad itself. 

After completing RP Configuration Mode, press 

C

 to Program Zone 

Descriptions and press 

P

 and 

U

 to start the LCD to LCD Transfer 

Option to transfer zone descriptions to other keypads in your system.  

See page 7 for an overview of Keypad Configuration Mode. 

To enter RP Configuration Mode: 

1.      Disconnect green wire from Remote Bus panel terminal--or--

short the green wire(s) to remote ground. 

2.      Press the 

C

 button and the display will read “OUT OF 

SYSTEM

”. 

3.      Enter the factory code of 11123 

R

. 

The software version number appears briefly, then the words “RP 

CONFIGURATION PROGRAM MODE

” appear.  The first selection is 

“Feedback Beep”.  Before proceeding, please make note of the fol-

lowing: 

When in RP Configuration Mode: 

Press 

U

 to change a configuration.  Changing a configuration ad-

vances the system to the next selection.  Press the 

R

 button to 

continue scrolling through the selections (scroll down) or press the 

B

 button to return to previous selections (scroll up).  Press 

C

 to exit Keypad Configuration Mode.  The first selection is 

“Feedback Beep”.  Proceed as follows: 

GEM-RP8LCD 

DIGITAL KEYPAD 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

WI1115  6/02 

© NAPCO 2002 

R

333 Bayview Avenue 

Amityville, New York 11701 

Table of Contents 

Keypad Configuration Mode ............................................................ 2 

Zone Descriptions Mode ................................................................. 3 

Quick Word List ............................................................................... 3 

LCD to LCD Transfer Option ........................................................... 3 

Function Menu ................................................................................. 4 

User Program Mode ........................................................................ 5 

Keypad Messages/System Troubles .............................................. 6 

Overview: Function Menu/Program Mode ...................................... 7 

Overview: Keypad Configuration Mode .......................................... 7 

Limited Warranty ............................................................................. 8 

Keypad Wire Color 

Panel Terminals 

RED 

Remote Bus (+) PWR 

BLACK 

Remote Bus (–) GND 

GREEN 

Remote Bus Green/Data 

ORANGE 

(+) Keypad Zone 1 * 

GRAY 

All Gray wires are (–) Common 

BLUE 

(+) Keypad Zone 2 * 

BROWN 

(–) PGM Output 

WHITE 

Not Used 

VIOLET 

Not Used 

YELLOW 

Not Used