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What is Keypad Configuration Mode (also called Direct Address Programming) and how do I get into it to change the keypad address on my Gemini control panel?

Keypad Configuration Mode is an extension of Dealer Program Mode wherein data is entered at the keypad by the individual address location.  Keypad Configuration Mode (also called Direct Address Programming) allows you to use a keypad to go directly into an individual address location (up to 4095) and change the data entries manually in order to customize your control panel options.  Options include making changes to the keypad beep, keypad addressing, EZM addressing, compatibility number changes and more.

Example:  If more than one keypad is added to a Gemini control panel, each keypad must be assigned a unique Keypad Address (i.e. no two keypads may be numbered alike).  To enter Keypad Configuration Mode to change the Keypad Address of a keypad in the system, proceed as follows:

1. Move the J5 jumper located on the main control panel motherboard to the center and bottom pins.  
2. At the keypad you wish to assign a new Keypad Address, press and hold keypad buttons 1 2 and 3 simultaneously.  Wait a few seconds until the keypad display reads "Out of System". 
3. Press 1 1 1 2 3 MENU (or FUNCTION) to enter the Keypad Configuration Mode option menu.  
4. Press STAY (or INTERIOR) repeatedly until the display reads "Keypad Address".  The two-digit number in the display is the current Keypad Address number.  Note:  With the GEM-K2ASe2 keypad, the Keypad Address is assigned by use of jumpers located on the back of the keypad.  See the Programming Instructions included with the control panel for complete information.
5. Press MENU (or FUNCTION) to place the cursor under the first digit of the current keypad address.  Press 0 followed by the new Keypad Address number (for example, press "02").
6. Press ON/OFF (or ENTER) to save the changes.
7. Press RESET to exit Keypad Configuration Mode.
8. Place the control panel back to normal mode by moving the J5 jumper on the main control panel motherboard to the center and top pins.