NAPCO Security Systems
GEM-P816 Installation Instructions
WI994A 10/99
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Refer to accompanying GEM-P816 Programming Instructions (WI995) for programming information.
NOTE: THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED AND WRITTEN FOR THE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER HAVING SUITABLE
EXPERIENCE AND INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT. THE UNIT IS DESIGNED TO BE PROGRAMMED USING AN IBM-COMPATIBLE COMPUTER
WITH NAPCO PCD3000 SOFTWARE. AFTER PROGRAMMING, BE SURE TO RUN THE PCD3000 ERROR-CHECK UTILITY TO GUARD
AGAINST PROGRAMMING CONFLICTS FOR THE TYPE OF SERVICE SELECTED FOR THE INSTALLATION.
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................................................................4
General Description..............................................................................................................................................................................4
Features................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Ordering Information.............................................................................................................................................................................7
Summary of UL Requirements..............................................................................................................................................................8
INSTALLATION .........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Mounting...............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Wiring....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Wireless Systems .................................................................................................................................................................................10
Typical Residential Fire Installation......................................................................................................................................................10
Testing the System...............................................................................................................................................................................12
WIRING CONNECTIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................13
Battery ..................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Transformer ..........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Siren/Bell Output...................................................................................................................................................................................13
Auxiliary Power.....................................................................................................................................................................................13
PGM Outputs ........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Remote Bus..........................................................................................................................................................................................14
Earth Ground ........................................................................................................................................................................................14
Basic Zone Configuration .....................................................................................................................................................................15
4-Wire Smoke Detectors.......................................................................................................................................................................16
2-Wire Smoke Detectors.......................................................................................................................................................................16
Telephone Lines ...................................................................................................................................................................................17
KEYPAD CONFIGURATION MODE..........................................................................................................................................................18
Keypad Installation ...............................................................................................................................................................................18
Configuring the Keypads ......................................................................................................................................................................18
BASIC OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................................................................21
User Codes & Zone Descriptions .........................................................................................................................................................21
Arming and Disarming the System .......................................................................................................................................................22
Bypassing Zones ..................................................................................................................................................................................24
Alarm Indication....................................................................................................................................................................................24
Function Mode......................................................................................................................................................................................25
Keypad Messages ................................................................................................................................................................................26
GLOSSARY................................................................................................................................................................................................27
STANDBY-BATTERY CALCULATION WORKSHEET .............................................................................................................................43
WIRING LEGEND ......................................................................................................................................................................................44
KEYPAD PROGRAMMING MODES..........................................................................................................................................................45
WIRING DIAGRAM ....................................................................................................................................................................................49
FCC STATEMENT .....................................................................................................................................................................................51
LIMITED WARRANTY ...............................................................................................................................................................................52