FAQs
Do you have a simplified Gemini User's Guide for use with Gemini control panels and "K Series" STAY/AWAY Keypads?
Yes. The following is a helpful guide to basic NAPCO Gemini security system operations:
To Arm Stay (disarms all interior zones, arms all perimeter zones)
Press and hold the [STAY] Key for two seconds. The red "Armed" light indicates the system is armed. Interior zones will be inactive; the Bypass icon will be lit indicating the interior zones are off.
To Arm Away (arms all interior and perimeter zones)
First check to ensure the green "Status" light is on to indicate "System Ready". Press and hold the [AWAY] Key for two seconds. The red "Armed" light indicates the system is armed.
To Arm Instant
Press and hold the [STAY] Key and hold down for 2 seconds (after arming). The red "Armed" light flickers rapidly indicating the system is armed with Instant Protection. Arming in instant mode makes all exit/entry doors trigger an "instant" (i.e. immediate) alarm when opened. You may also press and hold the [STAY] Key for 2 seconds any time after the system has been armed to make the perimeter zones "Instant".
Bypassing
Press the [BYBASS] Key followed by the zone (2 digit number) to be bypassed. The Bypass icon appears, indicating that zone(s) are bypassed.
To Disarm
At the keypad, press your User Code and press ENTER.
Panic
[P/9] and [*] (Press and hold both keys simultaneously).
Medical
[A/8] and [*] (Press and hold both keys simultaneously).
Fire
[F/7] and [*] (Press and hold both keys simultaneously).
System Troubles
System Trouble with an alternating trouble code (e.g. "E02-00" LOW BATTERY) will be displayed in the keypad window. Press the [RESET] Key to Silence the Sounder. This will enable you to arm with a trouble condition present. The trouble will again be displayed the next time the panel is disarmed, if the system trouble still exists.
E01-00 AC Power Loss
System Trouble/E01-00/AC Power Fail. The trouble will occur if AC poweris not present. This trouble will clear when AC power is restored.
E02-00 Low Battery
System Trouble/E02-00/Low Battery. If there has been a recent power failure, the battery may be partially depleted and must be recharged by the control panel. The battery voltage is tested every 24 hours automatically or when a Bell Test is performed. Press Function until "Activate Bell Test" is displayed, then press the [YES] key to activate the bell test for two seconds. This will clear the system trouble if the battery has charged to its specified level.
E03-00 Communication Failure
System Trouble/E03-00/Com Fail. The system was not ableto report to the Central Station. The trouble will clear only after a successful communication has been transmitted to the Central Station. Press Reset to Silence.
E08-00 Telephone Line Cut
System Trouble/E08-00/Telephone Line Failure. The telephone line connection has failed. If telephone service has been temporarily interrupted, the trouble will clear when the telephone line has been restored. Press [RESET] to Silence.
Fire Trouble
A problem has been detected in the fire circuit. "Fire Trouble" will display and the sounder will pulse. Press [RESET] to Silence. Call for service.
Resetting after an Alarm
(Burg): To Silence Enter Code and Press the [ENTER] Key. After the system is disarmed, the window will display "Alarm" followed by the zone(s) violated. Press the [RESET] Key to Clear Display.
(Fire): To Silence Siren Enter CODE and Press the [ENTER] Key. Press the [RESET] Key to Silence the Keypad Sounder. Notezone(s) in alarm and Press the [RESET] Key to Clear Display.
Program a New User Code
- Enter your User Code then press MENU repeatedly until "Activate Program" is displayed. Press the [YES] key to continue.
- U01 _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ 9 will be displayed. Press MENU to move the cursor.
- Enter User Number (2 digits) directly using the number buttons.
- Enter a new code (1-6 digits) directly using the number buttons.
- Press ENTER to save.
- If an old code is displayed, simply program over it. To erase the digit above the cursor, press [*] then [0], followed by ENTER to save.
To erase additional codes, repeat steps 2-5.
Press RESET to exit Program Mode.