Displaying Calendar Dates and Operating Schedules

Date Added: 1/11/22

Tech Note:  Displaying Calendar Dates and Operating Schedules.

NAPCO control panel models GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600 and GEM-X255 have a limitation that they cannot display calendar dates or operate schedules past 12/31/2021.  There are several workarounds available, as described in this technical note.

Click here for the firmware upgrade file, version 72i2, for the GEM-X255, GEM-P3200 and GEM-P9600.

GEM-X255 Installation Instructions (V72F2)

Date Added: 1/17/24

GEM-X255 Control Panel/Communicator Installation Instructions (Version 72F2).

Supports control panel code 72F2 which supports UL 985, requiring a User Code be entered before a RESET button press (in normal mode).

Zone ANDing: Gemini Control Panels GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600, and GEM-X255

Date Added: 4/4/24

Tech Tip:  Zone ANDing:  Gemini Control Panels GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600, and GEM-X255.

With Zone ANDing, up to 8 groups of at least two zones each can be "AND"ed, wherein the system will go into alarm only if any two zones of the group are tripped within 2 minutes.  Zone ANDing is designed to afford redundant protection for devices that may show a tendency to false-trip under certain conditions, such as glassbreak detectors, PIRs, etc.  For more information, see this Tech Tip.

Testing the Test Timer Feature

Date Added: 5/2/24

Tech Tip:  How to test the programming of an existing Test Timer feature.

How Configure Primary Reporting via NetLink and Backup Reporting via StarLink Communicators with No Landline

Date Added: 4/19/13

How use Quickloader to configure Primary Reporting via NetLink and Backup Reporting via StarLink Communicators with no landline.

Models: GEM-P816 and GEM-P1632 Control Panels (version 30M or greater) GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600 and GEM-X255 Control Panels (version 50 or greater) NL-MOD Network Communication Module NL-RCM Remote Control Module SLe-GSM and SL-1FD-T StarLink Communicators

Keyfob Event History Mapping

Date Added: 9/6/24

Keyfob Event History Mapping with Gemini Control Panels: GEM-P816, GEM-P1632, GEM-P1664, GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600, GEM-X255.

The keyfob OP/CL log displays most the recent event history of openings and closings. This log uses the last group of users depending on the control panel and the number of available users.  For examples, see this Tech Tip.

Programing a Relay Module into a GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600, or GEM-X255

Date Added: 12/12/24

Tech Tip:  Programing a Relay Module into a GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600, or GEM-X255.

Power Supply Wiring Diagram for Bus Devices

Date Added: 1/24/25

Tech Tip:  Power Supply Wiring Diagram for Bus Devices.  

For Gemini Control Panels:  GEM-P816, GEM-P1632, GEM-P1664, GEM-P3200, GEM-P9600, and GEM-X255.

CSFM Listing: 7167-0992:0123

Date Added: 7/1/25

Models GEMINI GEM-P3200, GEM-P3200M, GEM-P9600, GEM-P9600M, and SIGNATURE Models SS-P3200, SS-P3200M, SS-P9600, SS-P9600M and *GEM-X255 combination fire and burglary alarm control unit. All units consist of a sub-assembly circuit board and Model H299 enclosure except for Models with M suffix come with Model H217 enclosure. *Model GEM-X255 consists of Model GEM-X255 sub-assembly circuit board.

The Gemini series are compatible with the following Models GEM-RP1CA, GEM-RP1CAe, GEM-RP1CAe2, GEM-RP2AS, GEM-RP35 keypads.

The Signature series are compatible with the following Models CC-RP1CA and CC-RP2AS keypads.