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With a Gemini GEM-Series security system, if I replace an existing keypad, does the new keypad need to be reprogrammed?

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All keypads must be addressed properly in order to communicate with the control panel.  The GEM-RP2/GEM-K2 and GEM-RP3/GEM-K3 series are addressed through an address jumper setting and the GEM-RP1/ GEM-K1 series are addressed through keypad...

How do I program the GEM-TEMP64 Temperature Sensor into the GEM-P1664 burglary control panel?

Answer:
Use PCD-Windows Quickloader software to program the GEM-TEMP64 Temperature Sensor into the GEM-P1664 burglary control panel:
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Can I initiate panic alarms and arm different areas in a Gemini control panel using a GEM-KEYF keyfob transmitter that I mapped to a zone?

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Yes, you can map each GEM-KEYF button to a Gemini control panel using different point numbers for arming selected areas, or for sending panic alarms in those areas. For example, to program each button to arm different areas, designate a point for...

Can I program my control panel using the GEM-TOUCH keypad?

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No, the GEM-TOUCH keypad does not support control panel programming. Only User Codes may be changed (requires a valid User Code that is configured for User Programming).

My GEM-P1632, GEM-P816 and GEM-P1664 control panels are programmed for Auto Arm. Can these control panels be programmed for Auto Disarm?

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The only control panels that have integral Auto Disarm scheduling capabilities are the GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600 and GEM-X255 control panels, not the GEM-P1632, GEM-P816 and GEM-P1664 control panels.
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How can I supervise the keypad communication bus of the Gemini GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600 or the GEM-X255 control panel to ensure that the bus is not compromised?

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The keypad communication bus on all NAPCO control panels is fully self-supervised and will locally annunciate a trouble if for any reason a programmed device does not respond to a control panel poll. Devices connected to the keypad communication bus,...

Does the GEM-K1VPS keypad announce zone faults via an audible voice description?

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No, the GEM-K1VPS does not announce zone faults. However, the GEM-K1VPS will annunciate all keypad menu options, including:
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Do you have a simplified Gemini User's Guide for use with Gemini control panels and "K Series" STAY/AWAY Keypads?

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Yes.  The following is a helpful guide to basic NAPCO Gemini security system operations:
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Can I turn off or reduce the brightness of the GEM-K1CA or the GEM-RP1CAe2 keypad backlighting?

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Yes, you can independently turn off the backlighting of the LCD display and/or the backlighting of the keypad buttons. The models GEM-K1CA and GEM-RP1CAe2 do NOT allow the adjustment of the backlighting intensity (dimness or brightness).
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Can I turn off or reduce the brightness of the GEM-K4RF keypad backlighting?

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Yes, you can independently turn off the backlighting of the LCD display and/or the backlighting of the keypad buttons. The model GEM-K4RF keypad does NOT allow the adjustment of the backlighting intensity (dimness or brightness).
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Can I turn off or reduce the brightness of the GEM-K1VPS keypad LCD display backlighting?

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Yes, you can disable the GEM-K1VPS keypad LCD display backlighting on this keypad.  You can also have this backlighting auto-dim, and then auto-increase when motion is detected by the integral PIR motion detector (see below for details). ...

How do I remove pre-existing wireless zones from my GEMINI control panel installation?

Answer:
Enter Program Mode using the keypad or using PCD-Windows Quickloader download software and remove the RF IDs of the wireless devices from the system.  After the RF IDs are removed, you will then be able to remove the zones from the Area....

Are the System Sensor model COSMO-2W and COSMO-4W combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors UL Listed for use with Gemini control panels?

Answer:
The System Sensor COSMOD2W and COSMOD4W interface modules are UL Listed for use with suitably rated UL Residential and Commercial Fire Alarm Control Panels.  In addition, the COSMO-2W 2-wire module does not require a 2-wire compatibility listing...

How can I determine the firmware version of my Gemini control panel and LCD keypad?

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With the Gemini control panel models GEM-P816, GEM-P1632, GEM-P1664, GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600 or GEM-X255 and the GEM-RP1 series or GEM-K1 series two-line LCD keypads: 
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How can I clear the trouble E22-XX (XX = designated zone number in trouble) that appears on my Gemini keypad display?

Answer:
At the keypad, first press RESET to acknowledge the trouble, then press FUNCTION or MENU (depending on the keypad model) repeatedly until Reset System Trouble Y/N appears, then press YES. 
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When a Gemini control panel is armed with the "Easy Arm" procedure, can the control panel be disarmed with a "Service Code"?

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No, a Service Code will only disarm a system that has been armed with the Service Code.  If the control panel was armed by any other means (e.g. Auto Arm, Easy Arm, a normal User Code), then the Service Code is not valid to disarm the...

I am unable to gain access when swiping an HID card that was included with the Napco HID Card / Reader Kit (GEM-1DITKA). What can I do?

Answer:
Run PCD-Windows Quickloader software, open the Keypad Assignment screen, ACM Assignment tab.  Check the "Enable Napco Proprietary Access Format" check box (or enable location 2780 and add "2").  In addition, ensure a schedule was not...

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