NAPCO Security Group
NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Programming Instructions--Volume 1
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Programming Instructions, Volume 1
CONTROL PANEL PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
OVERVIEW
The Gemini C-Series control panels may be programmed by
various means, each of which will be covered in detail in the
sections that follow. There are three basic methods:
A: DOWNLOADING FROM A COMPUTER
B: EASY MENU-DRIVEN (DEALER PROGRAM) MODE
(USING THE KEYPAD)
C: DIRECT ADDRESS (DEALER PROGRAM) MODE
(USING
THE
KEYPAD)
Keypad displays shown are for a GEMC-FK1 Fire keypad, the
recommended keypad for programming.
Note:
PCD-
Windows Quickloader download software MUST always be
used to place the Gemini C-Series system into operation.
A: DOWNLOADING FROM A COMPUTER
This is the preferred method of programming. The panel
may be downloaded from (or uploaded to) an IBM PC-
compatible computer, either locally or remotely. Napco's
PCD Windows Quickloader download software features
context-sensitive help screens as well as an error-
checking utility that prevents programming of incompatible
or conflicting data, ensuring correct panel operation. Also
see "Unattended Download Mode" in the Fire Glossary
(WI1653).
Note:
Unattended downloading from a computer is
not allowed for Fire Alarm or UL installations.
The control-panel program may be downloaded from a
computer by any of the following methods.
●
LOCAL DOWNLOADING FROM A COMPUTER
(
Note:
This procedure should be used after installa-
tion, after peripheral devices are connected).
For direct high-speed data transfer to the control panel
from a desktop computer, connect the download jack
(JP2) on the panel to the LOCAL jack (J3) on the Napco
PCI2000/3000 computer interface using the supplied 6-
conductor cable. (Refer to PCI2000/3000 Installation
Instructions WI443 for wiring diagram and procedures).
Similarly, a high-speed local download may be made in
the field using a notebook or laptop computer. Connect
JP2 on the control panel to a Napco PCI-MINI computer
interface using the 6-conductor cable supplied. (Refer
to PCI-MINI Installation Instructions WI767).
●
TCP/IP FROM A COMPUTER
The NAPCO NetLink™ NL-MOD-UL is a device that
allows the reporting of alarms over a TCP/IP based
(Intranet or Internet) network. See the GEMC-NL-MOD
instructions WI1754.
●
REMOTE DOWNLOADING FROM A COMPUTER
(Also see PCI2000/3000 Installation Instructions
WI443).
●
FUNCTION MODE WITH A COMPUTER
Start by establishing a Telco connection between the
computer operator and the system. During this proce-
dure, voice contact will be lost, therefore both the install-
er and the computer operator should be familiar with this
operation. When a steady high-pitched tone is heard at
the site phone, access the "
ACTIVATE DOWNLOAD
" Func-
tion (see Keypad Programming Modes), then press the
U
button or the
B
button; the site phone will go
dead. Hang up the phone and wait for a call from the
central station confirming a successful download.
Note:
PCD-Windows MUST be used to place the Gemini C-
Series system into operation.
●
CALLBACK METHOD WITH A COMPUTER
An installed, unattended panel (in a Burglary only sys-
tem) may be programmed or reprogrammed remotely
using the Callback-Method Download feature of the
PCD-Windows Quickloader software. Remote down-
loading requires a modem compatible with the
PCI2000 / 3000. Upon answering the call from the com-
puter, the control panel will verify the
Download Security
Code
(see the
SECURITY, PROGRAM & USER
CODES
section) and, if confirmed, will establish a con-
nection. If a Callback Number is programmed into the
panel, the panel will automatically disconnect and call
the computer at this number before establishing a con-
nection.
Note:
Keypad must be unlocked and the key-
pad Function Menu selection "
ENABLE PROGRAMMING
"
must be enabled.
Note:
PCD-Windows MUST be used to place the Gemi-
ni C-Series system into operation.
B: EASY MENU-DRIVEN PROGRAM MODE
(USING THE KEYPAD)
Note
: For ANY keypad programming, the SLC board
MUST be enabled in PCD-Windows Quickloader by open-
ing the
System Assignment
screen,
RF-Receiver/SLC
tab.
The
Easy Menu-Driven Program Mode
allows a custom
default program to be created at the keypad, for new con-
trol panels. The Easy Menu is a menu-driven utility that
prompts the installer to configure the system. A complete
list of the menu items is detailed further in this manual.
Detailed customization of specific programming addresses
is accomplished in the Direct Address Program Mode
(below).
C: DIRECT ADDRESS PROGRAM MODE
(USING THE KEYPAD)
The Direct Address Program Mode is an extension of the
Dealer Program Mode wherein data is directly entered at
the keypad by address location. This mode is accessed
from the Easy Menu Driven Program Mode by pressing
the
C
button at any time.
Note:
PCD-Windows MUST
be used to place the Gemini C-Series system into opera-
tion.
