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NAPCO Gemini GEM-P816 Installation Manual

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Summary of Gemini GEM-P816

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    Installation instructions hardwire wireless g e m - p 8 1 6 control panel/communicator wi994e 5/08 © napco 2008 r for use with "classic" keypads (gem-rp1cae2, gem-rp2ase2, gem-rp3dgtl and gem-rp4rfc/gem-rp4c) and with "k series" keypads (gem-k1ca, gem-k2as, gem-k3dgtl, and gem-k4rf/gem-k4) "k series...

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    This manual includes features which are only available in gem-p816 control panel firmware version 30g or later. Napco security systems, inc. 333 bayview avenue, amityville, new york 11701 for sales and repairs, call toll free: (800) 645-9445 for direct line to technical service, call toll free: (800...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 3 napco security systems r table of contents introduction ................................................................4 general description ...........................................................4 features .................................................

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    Page 4 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions introduction general description napco's gemini gem-p816 is a state-of-the-art microcomputer-based burglary and residential fire alarm control panel of modular design. Integrally an 8-zone panel, it will support up to 16 zones with t...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 5 napco security systems r communicator features compatible with all major receiver formats, including 4/2, sia and point id (except radionics modem ii). Rotary dial and touchtone tm with rotary backup. Three 20-digit telephone numbers. Backup reporting; doubl...

  • Page 6: For All Ul Installations

    Page 6 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions specifications gem-p816 o perating temperature: 0-49°c (32-120°f) input power: 16.5-18.0 vac via class 2 plug-in 20va, 40va or 50va transformer loop voltage: 10-13vdc loop current: 3ma; 5ma for 2-wire smoke-detector zones. Loop resis...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 7 napco security systems r ordering information system components gem-k1ca: 32-character lcd burg & fire keypad with 4 eol zones. Gem-k2as: lcd burg & fire keypad with remote panic. Gem-k3dgtl: burg & fire keypad. Gem-k4: digital icon burg & fire keypad. Gem-k...

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    Page 8 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions smoke detectors, 4-wire: 1. Esl 445at, 445c, 445ct, 445cr, 445crt 2. Hochiki america slg-12 with ybc-rl4-ra base 3. System sensor 2312/24t; 1412; 1412th; 2412th subtract total smoke-detector alarm current from available standby curre...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 9 napco security systems r installation mounting control panel choose a mounting location accessible to (a) a continuously-powered ac source, (b) system ground, a steel or copper ground rod, ideally no further away than 10 feet, and (c) telephone lines (keep t...

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    Page 10 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions wiring wire keypad(s), zones, expansion zone modules and output devices as shown on the wiring diagram. Note that the wiring diagram contains important information not available elsewhere in this manual. Adding expansion zones gem-p...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 11 napco security systems r testing the system after installation is completed, test the system as follows. 1. Call the central station to inform them of the test. 2. Initiate an alarm, preferably on a zone that activates a steady siren, and verify proper sign...

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    Page 12 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions wiring connections battery the red (+) and black (-) flying leads must be connected to a 12vdc 4-7 ah rechargeable battery, to serve as backup power in the event of ac power failure. Note: to calculate the available standby time ref...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 13 napco security systems r additional ezms available devices 1. Keypads: gem-rp2as & gem-rp1cae2 2. X-10 interface: gem-x10 3. Wired zone expander: gem-ezm816 4. Wireless receivers: gem-recv8, gem-recv16 & gem-recv96 5. Relay module: rm3008 6. Voice interface...

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    Page 14 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions the basic zone configuration for the gem-p816 is 8 zones. Connect as shown above to terminals 13-24. Normally closed (n.C.) devices may be wired in series or normally open (n.O.) devices may be wired in parallel. Use the 2.2k ohm en...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 15 napco security systems r two-wire smoke detectors can only be connected to zones 7 and 8. To use them, select fire zone programming option and select 2-wire smoke detector programming option for the desired fire zone 7 or 8 (refer to the gem-p816 programmin...

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    Page 16 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions model 368 cord telephone lines connect the model 368 cord as follows: 26 (red = telco ring), 27 (green = telco tip), 28 (gray = home ring) and 29 (brown = home tip). Insert the modular plug into an approved usocrj31x jack (or a ca31...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 17 napco security systems r keypad configuration mode this section will focus on configuring the gem-rp1cae2/gem-k1ca and gem-rp2ase2/gem-k2as keypads. We recommend that either a gem-rp1cae2 or a gem-k1ca keypad be used for programming. Keypad installation eac...

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    Page 18 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions compatibility number (not applicable) this feature is not compatible with the gem-p816 con- trol panel. Do not change this setting. Press the r button to continue or press the c button to exit. Ezm address the keypad's internal ezm ...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 19 napco security systems r configuring the gem-rp2ase2/gem-k2as and gem-rp3dgtl/gem-k3dgtl keypads up to 7 gem-rp2ase2/gem-k2as keypads may be connected to the panel (keypads 1–7). Each must be configured for a keypad address. In addition, the keypad may be c...

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    Page 20 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions basic operation this section provides a brief overview of system operation. For detailed operation, refer to the user's guide furnished with the keypad (see page 7 for a listing of user guides for each keypad) and to the keypad prog...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 21 napco security systems r r and b . Change the zone number using keys 0 through 9 . Enter two digits for the zone number (after entering the first digit, the cursor will automatically advance to the second digit). When the second zone number digit is entered...

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    Page 22 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions auto arming (not for ul installations) auto arm allows the user to automatically arm the system at a specified time of the day and on specific days of the week. Schedule a specific closing time on any/all day(s) of the week. After a...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 23 napco security systems r alarm indication if programmed to silence an alarm, enter a valid user code and press the u button. The keypad must have permission to disarm the alarm (alarm, pulse alarm, pgm1 or pgm2 outputs) from the specific area. This can be d...

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    Page 24 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions chime when the system is armed. Reset system trbl system troubles normally latch and display and sound at the keypad. Pressing the c button will si- lence the sounder; "system ready" will be displayed. Correcting the trouble will cl...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 25 napco security systems r • when fault find is exited by pressing c , a fault find restore report will be sent. Activate program at the keypad, press the next/yes button to activate the user program (program-1) mode or dealer program (program-2) mode, depend...

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    Page 26 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions keypad messages the gem-rp1cae2/gem-k1ca keypads can display the below messages. The gem-rp2ase2/gem-k2as will display similar abbreviated messages that may scroll through two screens. Note: see page 7 for a listing of the keypad sp...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 27 napco security systems r glossary displayed messages shown are for the gem-rp1cae2 and/or gem-k1ca keypads. Other keypad messages are similar but abbreviated. Refer to the gem-p816 programming manu- als (wi995 and wi1182) for specific address numbers. Abort...

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    Page 28 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions alarm outputs in ul installations, (1) see time selection for timeout requirements; (2) fire zones must be programmed for pulsealarm output, and the option "change pulse alarm to cadenced alarm" must be programmed. Note: for pgm1 an...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 29 napco security systems r auto output test on arming if selected, this will activate the burglary output briefly 10 seconds after the area is armed. If the alarm does not sound, the device may be defective. Auto-bypass (do not program for ul installations); ...

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    Page 30 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions a cancel window ("report cancel window") is the duration that the system will attempt to cancel a report, after the report is sent. Cancel next test timer report on any report see test timer central station receiver data format see ...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 31 napco security systems r sent in each report. Example. In a certain installation, the alarm subscriber number is "1234"; a burglary alarm occurs on zone 1. The alarm code for zone 1 is "3". The communicator will send "1234 31" (account no. 1234; alarm, zone...

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    Page 32 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions the keypad. "zone fault" will be displayed until the condition is corrected. If reset day zone with arm/disarm only is pro- grammed, reset the day-zone indication at the keypad. A user code is required to reset the keypad display. I...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 33 napco security systems r disable code required for easy bypass (do not program for ul installations) any or all zones (1-16) programmed for selective bypass may be removed from the system, but each must be removed separately. Refer to bypassing zones in sec...

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    Page 34 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions 7. The panel will automatically call the pcpreset computer and download the program on the specified auto dl line #. Note: after the auto download of the control panel program, the system must be fully tested. --see following exampl...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 35 napco security systems r zones are entered in succession, the delay programmed for the last exit/entry zone entered will take precedence over all others. Exit-delay time and entry-delay time may each be programmed for up to 255 seconds (4 minutes). See time...

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    Page 36 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions inhibit system trouble audible at keypad (do not program in ul installations) for installations where an audible during a system trouble is not desired, an option, inhibit system trouble audible can be enabled. Regardless of the sys...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 37 napco security systems r keypad jumpers (gem-rp1cae2 / gem-k1ca) refer to label la1374 on the circuit board fishpaper for jumper locations and a summary of settings. Jp1: cut to enable keypad tamper. Jp3: note different zone terminal wiring required as show...

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    Page 38 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions low battery; wireless low battery; keyfob low battery a low-battery system trouble will annunciate at the keypad when the battery terminal voltage drops below normal. This condition may signal a local sounding device, report to a ce...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 39 napco security systems r containing both interior and perimeter zones, the pre-alarm warning will be active only while the system is armed stay (interior zones bypassed). Tripping the perimeter zones activates an audible keypad warning before the alarm. If ...

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    Page 40 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions 2 – panic 3 – burglary 4 – holdup 7 – gas alarm 8 – heat alarm a – auxiliary alarm (keypad displays "0") b – 24-hour auxiliary alarm remote panic see panic zone report digital dialer exit error/recent closing a recent closing transm...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 41 napco security systems r try of a valid user code. Ez bypass: recommended for residential applications, is selected by programming disable code entry for ez bypass; this will permit bypassing/unbypassing zones without the need of entering a code (see ez byp...

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    Page 42 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions suppress bypass icon when armed program to inhibit the lcd "bypass" display while armed. Swinger shutdown: swinger shutdown is a common term used in the burglary alarm industry. It is a feature of an alarm panel that prevents multip...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 43 napco security systems r temperature display at keypad: (not evaluated by ul) see the gem-p816 programming instructions wi995 or wi1182 for more information. The temperature is displayed instead of the date on line 2 of the gem-rp1cae2 keypad. The keypad wi...

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    Page 44 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions touch-tone dialing only; touchtone dialing with rotary backup select "touchtone dialing only" if the subscriber has touchtone service. Touchtone dialing is faster than rotary dialing, but not always as reliable. For the communicator...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 45 napco security systems r cp-01 limits" is enabled in ez programming, any zone in a group will only activate an alarm and send a report once. After the zone has reported, it will remain in the group and may still initiate the zone anding sequence. Zone numbe...

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    Page 46 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions standby-battery calculation worksheet use the procedure given below to determine the required standby battery capacity in ampere-hours (ah). Note: it is not totally accurate to merely multiply the combined standby current (in ampere...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 47 napco security systems r wiring legend should removal of the circuit board be necessary, use this wiring legend to relocate wire leads to their proper terminals. Enter wire identification number or color code in wire number column and enter wire function in...

  • Page 48: Function Mode

    Page 48 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions keypad programming modes note: functions that are not active, not programmed and/or not applicable to user’s area option will be suppressed and will not display. Due to space constraints, gem-rp2as/rp2ase/rp2ase2/k2as messages are a...

  • Page 49: Dealer Mode

    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 49 napco security systems r dealer mode condition disarmed armed keypad message if zone faults? * y n/a display zn faults if zone bypasses? Y y display zn bypassed always * y y display zn directory if fire alarm? Y y display fire alarm if fire trouble? Y y dis...

  • Page 50: Easy Menu Mode

    Page 50 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions easy menu mode * initial configuration only (new or memory cleared panel); suppressed thereafter. Normal entry mode for previously programmed panel starts at “ # area 1 keypads ”. ** not avialable in gem-rp2as/ rp2ase/rp2ase2 keypad...

  • Page 51: User Mode

    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 51 napco security systems r user mode * not avialable in gem-rp2as/rp2ase/rp2ase2 keypads. To enter date and time, gem-rp1cae2 keypad (version 6 or greater) must be used. User codes zone descriptions * (01-32) date * time * condition disarmed armed keypad mess...

  • Page 52: Keypad Configuration Mode

    Page 52 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions keypad configuration mode gem-rp1ca/1cae/1cae2/ gem-k1ca keypads press r button enter factory code: 11123 configure: • keypad beep on/off • entry sounder • keypad address 01 • new compat# 000 ** press c button (“01 out of system”) r...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 53 napco security systems r cp-01 quick reference chart--sia false alarm reduction feature description programming address location cp-01 features are enabled with one global selection in the panel. Enabled in ez programming exit delay. Minimum allowed program...

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    Page 54 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions duress code. The panel will not allow duplicate user codes to be programmed. Every user program code may now be selected as an ambush code for area 1 by entering a _5 in the area 1 options . Note: keypad(s) must be enabled for ambus...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 55 napco security systems r the factory program of the gem-p816 will change with the release of the new version that complies with security industry asso- ciation false alarm reduction control panel-01 standard (sia far cp-01). Out of box panel operation the f...

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    Page 56 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions 10. Alarm and pulse alarm time-outs are 15 minutes. 11. Chime is set to 2 seconds. 12. Change pulse alarm to cadence alarm is enabled. 13. Auto reset after burglary output timeout is enabled. If the answer to the question “enable cp...

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 57 napco security systems r fcc statement this equipment generates and uses radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television recep...

  • Page 58: Notes

    Page 58 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions notes.

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    Gem-p816 installation instructions page 59 napco security systems r gem-p816 wiring diagram smoke detector compatibility identifier gem-p816.

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    Page 60 napco security systems r gem-p816 installation instructions 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, re...