Genie GK-BX User Manual

Programming
Quick Reference Card
For help, refer to the owner ’s manual or call 1-800-35-GENIE.
WARNING: The door could move during programming. Stay clear of door
and all moving parts at this time.
Programming Wireless Keyless Entry Pad
Model Number GK-BX, P/N 37224R
Locate your Opener’s
Programming Buttons and LED:
The process of programming ONE
keypad to ONE opener is complete.
NOTE: If your LED light is green, please begin
at the last step on the back of this card. If the
LED light is red, continue below.
Setting the PIN
for the First Time:
1. Press in order the numbers
3-5-7
2. Press the Program key
3. Type your new PIN (3-8 digits)
4. Press the Program key again
You are now ready to program
the keypad to an opener. For use
on a Single Door, continue right
to 1A OR 1B.
1A. If they look like this:
• Press Program Set button 2
seconds until the round LED turns
blue, then release. The long purple
LED will blink. Immediately
proceed to Step 2 below.
-OR-
PROGRAM
SET
+
PROGRAM
SET
+
PROGRAM
SET
+
Synchronizing Keypad to Opener
1B. If they look like this:
• Press the Learn Code button and
LED will blink. Immediately
proceed to Step 2 below.
2. Type your new PIN on the
keypad.
3. Press Up/Down key and Opener
LEDs will stay on steady.
4. Press Up/Down key again and
Opener LEDs turn off.
5. Press Up/Down key a third time
and Opener runs.
RADIO
SIGNAL
LEARN
CODE
CODE
LEARN
SET
SET
OPEN
FORCE
CLOSECODE
LEARN LIMITMANUAL
RADIO
SIGNAL
LEARN
CODE
RADIO
SIGNAL
LEARN
CODE
Synchronizing Keypad to Opener
To use the keypad to control
multiple doors, continue
directly to the Multiple Door
Section on the back.
Keypad Overview:
Keypad
(enter)
LED
n
Keypad
(enter)
LED
n
Keypad
(enter)
LED
n

Genie GK-BX Specifications

General

Brand	Genie
Model	GK-BX
Category	Keypad
Language	English

Summary

Keypad Overview and Components

Keypad Components and LED Status

Details the keypad layout, including Program Key, Keypad, Up/Down Key, and LED indicator states (Off, On, Flashing).

Synchronizing Keypad to Opener

Opener Programming Button Identification

Locates programming buttons and LEDs on the opener head, showing two common types (1A and 1B).

Synchronizing Process for Type 1A Opener

Steps for synchronizing using the Program Set button and round LED for Type 1A openers.

Synchronizing Process for Type 1B Opener

Steps for synchronizing using the Learn Code button and LED for Type 1B openers.

Keypad Synchronization Steps

Common steps to type PIN, use Up/Down key for LED status, and activate the opener.

Setting the PIN for the First Time

Initial PIN Entry Sequence

Guides through the first-time PIN setup using specific number sequences and the Program key.

Multiple Door Operation

Programming for Multiple Openers

Instructions to program the keypad for controlling multiple doors, including entering the number of doors.

Assigning Openers to Keypad Buttons

Steps to assign specific door numbers to the keypad for controlling multiple openers.

PIN Management

Changing an Existing PIN

Procedure to change the current PIN without needing to reprogram the opener.

Resetting the PIN Completely

Steps to erase all programming and reset the PIN, then re-enter a new PIN.

Keypad LED Status: Green

Resetting and Re-initializing for Green LED

Instructions for keypads with a green LED, involving a reset and re-synchronization.