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What are the connections and programming steps when using the StarLink Connect and Fire Communicators with the Gemini C-Series (GEMC) control panels?

For the GEMC Fire Side of the GEMC Control Panel:

1. Select a StarLink Fire rated communicator model with the Service Plan appropriate for your installation.
2. Connect the download port from the StarLink communicator to the GEMC panel download port (located below the Telco connectors).
3. Connect the GEMC Telco port(s) to the StarLink Tip/Ring connections as directed in the instruction manuals.
4. Power to the StarLink communicator from non-resettable control panel power. Program your central station information into the StarLink communicator and test the connection.

For the GEMC Burg Side of the GEMC Control Panel:

1. Select a StarLink Connect communicator model with either the Basic or Advanced Connect Plan appropriate for your installation.
2. Connect power to the StarLink communicator from the GEMC-BM Burglary Module keypad/Data Bus and connect the GEMC–BM BURG BUS data connections to TB19 (green) and TB20 (yellow) on the StarLink Connect communicator. Important:  Be aware of your total current draw for the Burg side of GEMC control panel; an external power supply may be required depending on the control panel load. 

3. Control panel programming: Set the StarLink communicator as the next available Keypad number and select RCM as the Type.  Be sure to select the correct Burg Area

4. StarLink communicator programming: Go to https://napconoc2.com, log in and open your Radio ID.  Select the StarLink Connect tab and select Panel Configuration.
5. Under the Connected Alarm Panel heading (example shown below), set:

• • PANEL TYPE
  • Set KEYPAD TYPE to K Style
  • Select KEYPAD ADDRESS number to match the panel programming
  • Enter your MASTER SECURITY CODE

     Select Save Radio Configurations.