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How do I test a wireless CO detector?

Answer:
Although depressing the recessed Test button for approximately 2 seconds will sound the device, to test if the detector senses the presence of carbon monoxide you must introduce a small amount of carbon monoxide into the detector.
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How do I prevent ground fault System Troubles when installing Gemini C-Series (GEMC) power supply PC boards?

Answer:
Note that the GEMC-PS24V7A or GEMC-PS24V4A power supply boards are mounted inside the enclosure under the control panel motherboard, and therefore must be the first board installed in the enclosure.
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Does the GEMC-FK1 fire keypad provide support for a keypad expansion zone module?

Answer:
While the GEMC-FK1 utilizes the same wiring harness as other NAPCO keypads, there are no control panel or keypad programming options for the keypad expansion zone module feature.

Can the onboard NAC and the GEMC-NAC7S Supervised NAC Extender be used to power magnetic door holders and other powered devices by providing constant external output power?

Answer:
Yes. To provide constant power for magnetic locks and other powered devices, you can program either the FireLink control panel NAC D integral output or you can program the NAC Extender GEMC-NAC7 PC board, as follows:
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With FireLink, GEMC and Firewolf control panels, what is an 'E97' trouble and how can I determine its cause?

Answer:
An E97 trouble is an SLC trouble that can be caused by many things. To determine the exact trouble condition, launch PCD-Windows Quickloader and examine the status of the system. In the Status / Control screen, open the SLC tab. The devices in...

How do I mount a GEMC-FW-SLC module inside the small FireLink enclosure?

Answer:
As detailed below, mount the GEMC-FW-SLC module to the HW1489 Battery Shelf with the hardware provided.
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How do I link multiple elevator recall outputs to the Gemini C-Series (GEMC) fire control panel?

Answer:
Using PCD-Windows Quickloader to link multiple elevator recall outputs to the Gemini C-Series (GEMC) fire control panel:

When wiring an SLC device, what are the terminals "S" and "SC"?

Answer:
The "S" and "SC" terminals are used for the SLC wire leads that run into the SLC device. The "S" terminal is for the POS (+) lead, and the "SC" terminal is for the NEG (-) lead. An example is shown below:

Can I mount a GEMC-FK1 Fire keypad to a hard surface?

Answer:
Yes. An optional mounting box is available, part number is RPB-3-RED. The following photos show a GEMC-FK1 Fire keypad mounted to the GEM-RPB3 mounting box:
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How do I program my Gemini C-Series (GEMC) and Firewolf control panel NAC circuits to synchronize System Sensor and/or Wheelock strobes or horn/strobes?

Answer:
Program your Fire zones for the required on-board panel NACs (NAC A and/or NAC D for 32 and 96 zone control panels; NAC A and B or C or D for 128 and 255 zone control panels, shown below).
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How do I wire and program supervised NAC extenders with my Gemini C-Series (GEMC) and Firewolf control panel?

Answer:
Some fire installations require additional NAC circuits beyond the integral NACs provided on the control panel. All Gemini C-Series (GEMC) and Firewolf control panels have the ability to synchronize up five supervised NAC extenders (using System...

With a Gemini C-Series (GEMC) or FireLink control panel, how do I use PCD-Windows Quickloader software to program the FWC-FSLC-CZM Conventional Zone Module?

Answer:
The Napco FWC-FSLC-CZM Conventional Zone Module allows the control panel fire SLC (Signaling Line Circuit) loop to interface with and monitor two-wire conventional detectors or pull stations.  When used with the GEMC-F8ZCPIM Conventional 8 Fire...

How do I programming NAC circuits for Resettable and Non-Resettable power with my Gemini C-Series (GEMC) control panel?

Answer:
Some fire alarm systems require devices to be powered.  Any of the NAC circuits can be programmed to supply 24VDC, and they can also be programmed to drop power to restore devices upon a Fire Alarm Restore.  Note:  The 24V supplied by...

I found older horns and/or 4-wire horn strobes installed in my Gemini C-Series (GEMC) system. How do I wire and program my GEMC control panel to have the panel generate the required Temporal 3 cadence?

Answer:
When retrofitting older GEMC / Firewolf control panels, installers may find older horns and/or 4-wire horn strobes installed.  Unlike the newer smart devices, these older NAC devices may not include a pre-programmed Temporal 3 cadence....

My fire alarm installation requires the annunciation of a fire alarm not only at the FACP/remote annunciator but also via audio notification from the fire alarm horn/strobes. How do I proceed?

Answer:
Detailed below are the basic standard programming, configuration and installation requirements of a coded fire alarm system.  Be aware that not all features may be needed; and systems may vary subject to the requirements of local fire codes, and...

How do I program the Test Timer feature with the GEMC control panels?

Answer:
With Test Timer programmed, an automatic test report is transmitted to the central station on the scheduled day(s) at the scheduled time.  Program Test Timer as follows:
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How do I generate an AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) inspection report for FWC-FSLC detectors?

Answer:
Connect PCD-Windows Quickloader to the control panel and click Panel History > Status History > Update.  When the update process completes, click SLC1 (Fire), then click the AHJ tab (at the bottom of the dialog).  The screen that...

The GEMC control panel and the remote GEMC-NAC7L / GEMC-NAC7S Supervised NAC Extender modules can synchronize their notification appliances, but can the GEMC and remote GEMC-NAC extender circuits be synchronized together?

Answer:
Yes, the NAC circuits of the GEMC control panel and the GEMC-NAC7S remote NAC Extender can be synchronized.  Input #1 on the GEMC-NAC7S becomes a synch input circuit, is connected to any NAC circuit on the GEMC control panel (thus synching the...

Can I use one GEMC-RECV Wireless Receiver for both GEMC Burglary and Fire systems?

Answer:
Yes, but be aware that you must connect the GEMC-RECV Wireless Receiver to the Fire bus for both GEMC Burglary and GEMC Fire installations.  

What are the required control panel configuration settings when installing an Elevator Recall system?

Answer:
Control panel features and programming may vary depending on applicable local codes and when integrated with other fire protection systems (such as a sprinkler system).  Consult with your AHJ for all local code requirements.
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How do I set up my GEMC control panel for "elevator recall" using the GEMC-F8ZCPIM module and the RM3008 relay?

Answer:
The following details the generic control panel configuration settings required when installing an Elevator Recall system. Control panel features and programming may vary depending on applicable local codes and when integrated with other fire...

In general, may I run the GEMC Burglary keypad bus wiring, GEMC Fire keypad bus wiring, GEMC-BSLC wiring and GEMC-FSLC wiring all within the same conduit?

Answer:
The Burglary bus wiring and Fire bus wiring can share the same conduit without adverse effects.  Crosstalk (electromagnetic interference from an adjacent wire) is not an issue, as only one bus is polled at a time.
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How do I disable a Fire Zone in a Gemini C-Series (GEMC) control panel?

Answer:
To disable GEMC C-Series control panel zones, proceed as follows:
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My GEMC-FK1 Fire keypad indicates an "E-28 Error Check Required". How do I clear this trouble?

Answer:
This message appears because the system was enabled to allow the downloading of Fire programming to the control panel.  Clear this error with Quickloader software, connected to the control panel either locally or remotely.  First connect to...

Is more than one Fire Area allowed with the Gemini C-Series (GEMC) control panels?

Answer:
No, the Gemini C-Series (GEMC) Firewolf control panels support one (1) Fire Area only, although up to seven (7) GEMC-FK1 Fire keypads may be programmed into Area 1.  

In general, may I run the GEMC Burglary keypad bus wiring, GEMC Fire keypad bus wiring, GEMC-BSLC wiring and GEMC-FW-SLC wiring all within the same conduit?

Answer:
The Burglary bus wiring and Fire bus wiring can share the same conduit without adverse effects.  Crosstalk (electromagnetic interference from an adjacent wire) is not an issue, as only one bus is polled at a time.
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On a Gemini C-Series (GEMC) Fire security system, when I attempt to activate a fire drill from the keypad, nothing happens. How do I activate a fire drill?

Answer:
Use PCD-Windows Quickloader to program the GEMC series control panel to activate a fire drill, as follows:
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When using a monitor zone as a tamper on a Gemini C-Series (GEMC) control panel, how do I program for auto reset?

Answer:
When using a Monitor zone as a tamper and you do not want to use the keypad to reset the zone, program as follows:
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Can you explain how to enroll GEMC SLC fire devices?

Answer:
On-Site Enrollment of SLC Detectors
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Can you explain why the feature "Fire Alarm Verification" is not permitted on GEMC-EZM8 zones?

Answer:
Fire Zones programmed for "Fire Alarm Verification" will, when tripped, cause all zones to power down for 5 seconds.  After this 5-second power-down time, power is restored and a 20-second retard time is started.  Thereafter, the zone will...

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