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In the PCD-Windows Quickloader Event Log, what triggered the entry "Bad Subscriber ID in History"?

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The event "Bad Subscriber ID in History" indicates there is no subscriber ID number programed for the Area that went into alarm.  Remedy this by adding the correct subscriber ID number or by simply disabling reporting for the zones in that...

Can the NAPCO control panels be programmed to provide constant 12VDC upon arming Area 1?

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Yes!  The NAPCO Gemini control panels GEM-P816, GEM-P1632, GEM-P1664, GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600, and GEM-X255 can be programmed to provide constant 12VDC upon arming Area 1.  This is useful, for example, when installing an LED to indicate if the...

In my GEM-P1664 control panel, can I enable selected users in single or multiple Areas?

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Yes.  Launch PCD-Windows Quickloader, open User Assignment > User/System Codes, select the user that you want to assign to multiple areas.  As shown in the example below, Mike is User #1 and as manager he has programming abilities and...

With the Gemini C-Series (GEMC) control panels, can I program horns and strobes to silence simultaneously?

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Yes.  As shown below, launch PCD-Windows Quickloader, open NAC/Output Assignment > NAC/Output Options and add a check to Horn/Strobe Simultaneous Silence.

Can I make the siren briefly sound when I arm my burglary alarm system?

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Yes.  To have the siren sound momentarily (for 4 seconds) upon arming, launch PCD-Windows Quickloader software and:
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How can I use my NAPCO Gemini GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600, or GEM-X255 burglary alarm control panel to automatically turn off a water shut off valve controller--but only when I arm the system and leave the premises?

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The Gemini GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600, or GEM-X255 burglary alarm control panels can be programmed to provide a voltage trigger or a dry contact closure using a low current relay.  This relay can be used to trigger your water valve controller to close...

How do I unlock a NAPCO Fire alarm keypad to allow for remote downloading?

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NFPA 72 and UL 864 prohibit remote downloading to a Fire Alarm Control Panel unless a qualified technician is physically at the control panel installation site.  To ensure a technician is on site, the Fire system keypad must first be unlocked...

Why does the "Could not connect to port, Port in use!" message appear in PCD-Windows Quickloader?

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If a "Could not connect to port, Port in use!" message appears when using PCD-Windows Quickloader software, it is possible your modem COM port might be assigned to the same COM port used for the PCI2000/Mini PC interface.  To verify the assigned...

I recently installed PCD-Windows Quickloader software on a new PC and successfully imported my accounts into Quickloader. But why won't my accounts open?

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If you have recently installed PCD-Windows Quickloader software on a new computer but are unable to open the imported files, the most likely explanation is not using the same Master Password with the new installation that was used with old...

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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How do I use PCD-Windows Quickloader software to program a Test Timer with the GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600 and GEM-X255 control panels?

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With the GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600 and GEM-X255 control panels, program a Test Timer as follows:
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Why is the Chime tone not sounding at the keypad when the Chime Zone is violated?

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If the Chime tone is not sounding at the keypad when the Chime Zone is violated, check the following:
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How do I prepare PCD-Windows Quickloader software to communicate with my NAPCO control panel when using a telephone line (POTS)?

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Unlike other communication methods, communicating using a POTS ("Plain old telephone service") requires that you first establish a connection between the Quickloader software and the control panel before all transfer operations are enabled and...

Why is the error check utility in PCD-Windows Quickloader not allowing my Gemini control panel download to continue?

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Some older (version 9, 10, 11) Gemini control panels, including the GEM-P1632, GEM-P1664, PCD-Windows Quickloader to display an error on zone 9 when using Zone Doubling.   The solution is to disable the Error Check utility, as follows:
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How can I make the most of my call to NAPCO Tech Support?

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We are always happy to help our fellow security industry professionals. To help us serve you better, please try to have the following things ready before you call:
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Why do the zone descriptions listed in my PCD-Windows Quickloader software not match the zone descriptions listed in my central station reports?

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More than likely your Quickloader software contains outdated zone descriptions. This can happen when zones are added, removed, or changed during a service call.
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Is the GEM-P816, GEM-P1632, or GEM-P1664 control panel programming stored in the firmware EPROM chip?

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No, the EPROM chip does NOT contain the control panel programming selections that were made in PCD-Windows Quickloader software, nor does it contain any keypad programming selections.  The EPROM only contains the firmware for that control panel...

With the GEM-P816, GEM-P1632, and GEM-P1664 control panels, how do I use PCD-Windows Quickloader software to program the Auto-Arm feature?

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The GEM-P816, GEM-P1632, and GEM-P1664 control panels cannot be auto-disarmed, but the following instructions describe how to use PCD-Windows Quickloader software to enable the Auto-Arm feature at a specified time of the day on specific days of the...

How far can I extend my StarLink SLE-DLEXT Download Extender Module download cable?

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The maximum distance that you can extend your cable is 100 feet. The SLE-DLEXT module is only needed when the StarLink communicator is mounted more than 6 feet from the control panel. The SLE-DLEXT is connected between the control panel and the...

Can I change the default communication type in PCD Windows Quickloader software?

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Yes. To change the default communication type: Select File > Preferences. Select Panel Configurations. In the Default Transfer Option area, use the pull-down menus to set your preferred default communication type.

Why am I unable to upload to (or download from) my V30 NAPCO control panels GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600 and GEM-X255 using PCD-Windows Quickloader?

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There is a known issue specific to version 30 of the above listed control panels, manufactured circa 2006. You must update the control panel EPROM to a newer version chip (the latest chip version part # is SE-GEM32-255). EPROM versions 40 and above...

How do I silence / disable sirens programmed in a control panel that does not have any devices wired to the bell output?

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If your control panel does utilize the bell output, your sirens will likely be connected through the Burg relay. To silence selected zones or all zones using PCD-Windows Quickloader software, open the Zone Configuration screen for each zone and...

Do the Gemini control panels support a delay before reporting a tripped zone?

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Yes, if you need a zone delay before reporting, add a delay using the Zone Configuration screen in PCD-Windows Quickloader software:  
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When using PCD-Windows Quickloader software to program the control panel, must the control panel configuration jumper be set to KEYPAD CONFIGURE?

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The control panel must be in 'normal' mode (panel configuration jumper set to NORMAL) for PCD-Windows Quickloader software to connect to the control panel. Only during Direct Access Keypad Programming (where data is entered at the keypad by address...

With a Gemini control panel, can I program a delay before reporting a tripped zone?

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Yes, if you need a zone to delay before reporting, add a delay using the Zone Configuration screen in PCD-Windows Quickloader software.
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Does my security system have "Sabbath Mode", where I can power off motion detectors during certain times of the week?

Answer:
Refer to the GEMC-RM3008 Relay Module installation instructions (WI1706) and perform the following:
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NFPA 72 (2013) requires a 6-hour Test Timer be programmed in my Gemini C-Series (GEMC), Firewolf and FireLink control panels. How do I program a 6-hour Test Timer using PCD-Windows Quickloader software?

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Ever since the NFPA 72 (2013) was instituted, a 6-hour Test Timer may be required to be programmed in your Gemini C-Series (GEMC), Firewolf or FireLink control panel. Proceed as follows:
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When arming or disarming a GEM-TOUCH keypad, I don't hear the keypad exit and entry tones. How do I enable them?

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Keypad exit and entry tones indicate that the system is arming or disarming. These tones serve to warn the user to either exit the premises or disarm the system upon entering. Although these tones are enabled by default, if you do not hear them,...

With FireLink, GEMC and Firewolf control panels, what is an 'E97' trouble and how can I determine its cause?

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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...

While attempting to upgrade the communicator firmware, why does a "Failed to Report, Cannot Continue" message appear in PCD-Windows Quickloader?

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All communicators with commercial service plans are required to send a shutdown report to the central station (E308) before the firmware download. Commercial service plans have an SLB prefix and include a 200-second supervisory check-in. To allow...

With my StarLink LTE communicator, I programmed Telco 3 with all 9s, but why are openings and closings still reporting to the central station?

Answer:
In PCD-Windows Quickloader software, ensure the feature Skip Automatic DialTone Detect is disabled (located in Digital Communications > Digital/Dialing Options).
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Why does the keypad in my iBridge app display the message, "NOT ALLOWED NOW, TRY AGAIN"?

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In the PCD-Windows Quickloader Keypad Assignment screen, the selection, Remote Access Only should be disabled (unchecked). This message appears if this feature is enabled.

I have an existing FireLink fire alarm control panel that was programmed using PCD-Windows Quickloader software. Can I upload the control panel programming settings into the FireLink Cloud Portal?

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No, however if you wish to program the control panel using the FireLink Cloud Portal (www.FireLinkPro.com), the FireLink control panel must be "new, out of the box" or must be reset back to its original factory default settings and then initially...

Can I create custom zone types in PCD-Windows Quickloader?

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Yes!  Below is a video that describes how to create custom zone types in PCD-Windows Quickloader:

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