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NAPCO GEM-RP1Ca User Manual

NAPCO GEM-RP1Ca
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NAPCO GEM-RP1Ca Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNAPCO
ModelGEM-RP1Ca
CategoryKeypad
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to GEM-RP1CA Keypad

System Testing Procedures

Test Sounding Device

Steps to test the audible alarm functionality of the system.

Test Telephone Line

Steps to test the system's communication with the central station.

Keypad Controls and Indicators

Window Display

Displays system status messages, zone descriptions, etc.

STATUS Light

Indicates system readiness for arming (green).

ARMED Light

Indicates system is armed (red) or an alarm occurred (flashing).

FUNCTION Button

Selects system functions displayed in the window.

BYPASS Button

Deactivates or unbypasses selected zones from the system.

RESET Button

Resets system troubles, displays, or smoke detectors.

Numerical Keys

Used for entering codes, zone numbers, etc.

ON/OFF Button

Entry key to execute codes or selected functions.

INTERIOR Button

Bypasses interior zones or scrolls display forward.

INSTANT Button

Cancels entry delay or scrolls display backward.

AREA Button

Selects and arms/disarms other areas.

Emergency Buttons

Used with [*] for Fire, Auxiliary, or Police emergencies.

Arming the System

Check System Status Before Arming

Verifies system readiness, identifies and bypasses faulted zones.

Arming Process

Steps to arm the system, including entering code and exit delay.

Priority Arming

How to arm with a faulted Priority Zone and potential issues.

Handling System Troubles Before Arming

Addresses system troubles like low battery and options to arm.

Area Arming

How to arm specific areas or all areas in a partitioned system.

Protecting Yourself on Premises

Bypassing Interior Zones

Allows free movement within premises while perimeter zones are armed.

Instant Protection

Cancels entry delay for immediate alarm on entry door violation.

Emergency Buttons Functionality

Activates signals for Fire, Auxiliary, or Police emergencies.

Disarming the System

Disarming Process

Steps to disarm the system upon entry.

Alarm Indication and Silencing

How to identify and silence an active alarm.

Ambush Feature

Uses a special code to send a silent alarm during forced disarming.

Day Zone Operation

How Day Zones function and indicate troubles when disarmed.

24-Hour Zone Operation

How 24-Hour Zones function, armed at all times.

Fire Protection

Fire-Zone Alarm Procedure

Steps to take during a fire alarm and how to silence it.

Fire-Zone Trouble Handling

How to handle a problem in the fire-circuit and silencing the sounder.

Fire Escape Plan and Rehearsal

Guidance on creating and practicing a fire escape plan.

Fire Safety Guidelines

Important safety procedures to follow during a fire.

Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems

Explains why fire alarm systems may fail to provide protection.

Keypad Functions

Display Zone Faults

Identifies zones that are not secured.

Display Zones Bypassed

Shows zones that have been manually bypassed.

Display Zone Directory

Lists zone numbers and their descriptions.

Activate Bell Test

Tests the alarm for about 2 seconds.

Display Telephone Numbers

Allows dialing of programmed telephone numbers.

Display System Troubles

Shows 2-digit error codes for detected system problems.

Display Fire Alarms

Shows alarms that have occurred on Fire Zones.

Display Fire Troubles

Shows trouble conditions detected on Fire Zones.

Display Opening/Closing Schedules

Shows programmed opening and closing schedules.

Activate System Overview

Displays total system status at a glance in a partitioned system.

Activate Chime Mode

Sounds a tone when a programmed zone is opened while disarmed.

Activate Watch Mode

Simultaneously turns on designated Day Zones.

Activate Guard Tour

Feature intended for commercial applications only.

Reset System Trouble

Clears system trouble indications, some require manual reset.

Reset Sensor Message

Clears specific sensor trouble error messages.

Start Exit Time Manually

Manually starts exit delay, useful for communication issues.

Activate Dialer Test

Sends a communicator test to the central station.

Display Alarm Log

Shows all alarm conditions that have occurred.

Display Total Log

Shows all events that have occurred in the system.

Display Fire Log

Shows fire alarms, troubles, and restores.

Display Openings/Closings Log

Logs system openings (disarmings) and closings (armings).

Display System Log

Logs system troubles and other system events.

Delayed Arming

Allows arming to be delayed by 1-4 hours.

Display Autoarm Schedule

Shows the programmed autoarm schedule.

Activate Program Mode

Activates programming mode from Keypad No. 1.

Activate Download Mode

Activates manual download mode for installer/servicer.

Display RF Transmitter Status

Checks status and condition of wireless transmitters.

Relay Control

Turns programmed relay groups on or off.

Central Station Monitoring

Communicator Features

Details about the system's communication capabilities.

Abort Delay

Delay allowing system reset before reporting to central station.

Opening and Closing Reporting

Notifies central station on system arming/disarming.

Advanced Features

Security Bypass/Unbypass

Bypassing or unbypassing zones with a valid code.

Function-Mode Bypass/Unbypass

Bypassing zones via Display Zone Faults or Directory screens.

Start Exit Time After Ringback

Starts exit delay after central-station ringback (commercial systems).

Exit-Delay Restart

How exit delay behaves after re-entry or expiry.

Programming

Introduction to Program Mode

Used to customize user codes and zone descriptions.

Accessing User Program Mode

Steps to access the User Program Mode from Function Mode.

Programming User Codes

Steps to program or change user codes for arming/disarming.

Programming Zone Descriptions

Steps to enter identifying descriptions for each zone.

Keypad Messages

System Ready and Status Messages

Displays like 'SYSTEM READY', 'PLEASE WAIT', 'EXIT TIME', 'ENTRY TIME', 'SYSTEM ARMED'.

Fault and Trouble Messages

Displays indicating zones faulted or system troubles.

Alarm and Fire Event Messages

Messages indicating an alarm or fire condition.

Access and Arming Restriction Messages

Messages for invalid codes, entry attempts, or arming failures.

System Trouble Indicators

Indicates general system problems like power, battery, or communication failures.

Commercial System Specific Messages

Messages like Overview Mode and remote-access keypad status.

Glossary of Terms

Abort Delay Definition

Delay allowing system reset before reporting to central station.

Access Code Definition

Code used to remotely unlock a door.

Ambush Code Definition

Code for silent alarm during forced disarming.

Arming/Disarming Definition

Turning the system on or off using a code and button.

Battery Backup Definition

Provides power during electrical failure.

BYPASS Button Function

Enables manual removal of zones from the system.

Central Station Definition

Monitors reports and notifies authorities.

Chime Mode Definition

Keypad beep when a zone is opened while disarmed.

Closing Window Definition

Time interval for permitted closing (arming).

Communicator Function

Reports system events to the central station.

Control Panel Function

The system's brain controlling all functions.

Directory Definition

Listing of programmed zone descriptions.

Easy Arming Definition

Quick arming by pressing the [ON/OFF] button.

Exit/Entry Delays Definition

Delays allowing exit/entry without immediate alarm.

Instant Protection Definition

Arming without entry delay for immediate alarm.

INTERIOR Button Function

Bypasses interior zones or selects zone groups.

Keypad Definition

Puts control-panel functions at fingertips.

Manager's Mode Definition

Low-security mode for area arming in partitioned systems.

Opening Window Definition

Time interval for permitted opening (disarming).

Overview Mode Definition

High-security mode for area arming display.

Panic Buttons Function

Activates emergency signals with [*] button.

Partitioned System Definition

System subdivided into multiple independent subsystems.

Pre-Alarm Warning Definition

Keypad alert of an impending alarm.

Report Definition

Transmission notifying of system status changes.

RF Low Battery Definition

Indicates a weak transmitter battery (wireless systems).

RF Check In Definition

Periodic test report from wireless transmitters.

Ringback Definition

Beep verifying central station receipt of closing report.

Service Code Definition

A code intended for temporary use.

Sounder Function

Local warning device at keypad for various alerts.

System Trouble Definition

Problem detected in the system (e.g., low battery, power failure).

Trouble Definition

Zone fault or problem preventing arming.

User Code Definition

Personalized code for arming/disarming the system.

Watch Mode Definition

Turns all Day Zones on or off simultaneously.

Window Definition

A time interval, e.g., Opening/Closing Window.

Zone Types Definition

Defines Auto-Bypass, Burglary, and Day Zones.

Exit/Entry Follower Zone Definition

Provides exit/entry delay for interior devices.

Fire Zone Definition

Detects fire alarms or trouble conditions.

Interior Zones Definition

Circuits within premises, can be bypassed using INTERIOR Button.

Priority Zone Definition

Zone that prevents arming if in trouble.

Priority Zone with Bypass Definition

A Priority Zone that can be bypassed using the [RESET] key.

Selective-Bypassed Zone Definition

Zone that can be individually bypassed using the [BYPASS] Button.

24-Hour Zone Definition

Zone armed and ready at all times for emergencies.

System Trouble Error Codes

AC Power Failure Code (E01-00)

Indicates a loss of AC power.

System Low Battery Code (E02-00)

Indicates the system battery is low.

Communication Failure Code (E03-00)

Indicates failure to communicate with the central station.

RF Transmitter Supervisory Failure Code (E04-NN)

Supervisory failure for a specific RF transmitter.

RF Transmitter Low Battery Code (E05-NN)

Low battery condition for a specific RF transmitter.

Receiver Response Failure Code (E06-NN)

Failure of the receiver to respond.

Download Failure Code (E07-00)

Indicates a failure during a system download.

Telephone Line Failure Code (E08-00)

Indicates a problem with the telephone line.

System Cold Start Code (E09-00)

Indicates the system has performed a cold start.

Keypad Response Failure Code (E10-NN)

Failure of a specific keypad to respond.

Keypad Tamper Condition Code (E11-NN)

Tamper condition detected on a specific keypad.

Expansion Zone Module Response Failure Code (E12-NN)

Failure of an expansion zone module to respond.

Expansion Zone Module Tamper Condition Code (E13-NN)

Tamper condition on an expansion zone module.

Relay Board Response Failure Code (E14-NN)

Failure of the relay board to respond.

RF Transmitter Tamper Condition Code (E15-NN)

Tamper condition for a specific RF transmitter.

Receiver Jammed Code (E16-NN)

Indicates the receiver is jammed.

Receiver Tamper Condition Code (E17-NN)

Tamper condition detected on the receiver.

Key fob Transmitter Low Battery Code (E18-NN)

Low battery for a specific key fob transmitter.

User Program Memory Error Code (E19-00)

Error in the user program memory.

Dealer Program Memory Error Code (E20-00)

Error in the dealer program memory.

System Shutdown Code (E21-00)

Indicates the system has shut down.

Sensor Activity Failure Code (E22-NN)

Failure related to sensor activity.

Burglary Bus Failure Code (E23-00)

Indicates a failure on the burglary bus.

Service Message Code (E24-00)

General service message code.

Receiver Capacity Error Code (E39-00)

Indicates an error with receiver capacity.

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