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KEYPAD MESSAGES
The GEM-RP8-LCD Keypad can display the following messages.
Note:
Refer to OI276.
ALARM - Alarm condition, followed by one or more zone descriptions.
ALARM MEMORY - Appears after an alarm condition and a valid code is en-
tered or when alarm condition times out. Warns of a past alarm
condition.
BELL TEST - Appears after entering this Function Menu item that initiates bell
test. Enter this command to turn on the Bell, keypad sounder and
keypad LEDs for 2 seconds.
BYPASSED ZONES - Displays one or more zones bypassed.
CAN'T ARM SYSTEM - Arming attempt made, but system condition prevents
arming.
CAN'T ARM SYSTEM...PRESS RESET - Displays when arming is attempted
with the Fire icon on or system troubles displaying. Solution is to
press the RESET button and then arm the system.
CAN'T ARM SYSTEM...SILENCING - Displays when the bell is on and a valid
code is entered.
CAN'T ARM SYSTEM...ZONE FAULTED - Displays when arming is at-
tempted with a Zone in trouble. Secure zone (or bypass) before
arming.
DEALER PROGRAM MODE - Appears after entering a valid Dealer Code and
entering Dealer Program Mode.
DIRECTORY - Displays a list of all zone descriptions.
DISARM NOW XXX SECONDS - Entry delay in progress. XXX = Entry time
remaining in 2-second decrements.
ENTER CODE FOR PROGRAM MODE - Appears after Function Menu item
is selected to Activate Program Mode. Enter your code then press
ENTER to enter Program Mode.
ENTER CODE FOR USER x - Enter the number of the user to be added or
changed, enter the 4 digit code.
ENTER DEALER CODE TO EXIT - In Dealer Program Mode, appears after
pressing [Function] [8]. You must enter the Dealer code to leave
Dealer Program Mode.
ENTER LOCATION < > - In Dealer Program Mode, enter a 2-digit location
number (see programming sheet).
FAULTED ZONES - One or more zones not secured. Status of zone descrip-
tion(s) displayed.
FIRE ALARM - Alarm condition on a Fire Zone. Enter your code then press
ENTER to silence the sounder.
FORCED RESET - Appears when pressing [1] [2] and [3] simultaneously.
INVALID ENTRY TRY AGAIN - Wrong code entered.
LCD TO LCD TRANSFER OPTION - Zone descriptions and other keypad
configuration information can be transferred from the programmed
keypad (Sending) to the unprogrammed others (Receiving) in the
system.
NONE - May appear if message "ZONE FAULTED" displays--but the zone
clears after entering the Function Menu.
OUT OF SYSTEM - Appears about 30 seconds after disconnecting (or short-
ing to ground) the green data wire. Also appears after disconnecting
the data wire and pressing RESET. This message must display in
order to access Keypad Configuration Mode.
PLEASE EXIT XXX SECONDS - Displays exit delay time in 2-second decre-
ments.
READY TO ARM - All zones operating; system can be armed. ("SYSTEM
READY" is an alternate equivalent message).
RECEIVING - Appears while receiving Keypad Configuration or Zone Descrip-
tions from a Quickloader or another RP8LCD keypad that is sending
data.
RP CONFIGURATION MODE - You are entering the RP8LCD Configuration
mode. Changes in this mode are stored in the keypad.
RP VERSION - Software version appears when entering Keypad Configura-
tion Mode.
SENDING - Appears while sending Zone Descriptions to another RP8LCD
SENDING STOPPED - PLEASE WAIT - When large amounts of data are
transferred, pauses may appear for a few seconds, accompanied by
this message.
SYSTEM ARMED - Panel armed.
SYSTEM READY - All zones operating; system can be armed. ("READY TO
ARM" is an alternate equivalent message).
-->TO START PRESS THE ENTER KEY - Initiate the LCD to LCD Transfer
Option by pressing Enter on the keypad.
USER PROG. MODE USERS = 12345678 - Enter the number of the user to
be added or changed and enter the 4-digit code.
ZN DESCRIPTIONS MODE - You are entering the Zone Descriptions Mode
which allows you to change and update the zone descriptions which
appear on the keypad display to suit the particular design of the
protected premises
ZONE FAULTED - One or more zones not secured.
System Troubles
AC Failure - Power failure. Check power transformer. Check for blown fuse
or circuit breaker; general power outage.
Bell Wire Cut - Bell wire severed (open on bell circuit).
Fail to Comm - Unsuccessful communication to central station. Note: Will
also display if panel is improperly programmed to report: i.e., Re-
port Alarm, Report Codes, Subscriber ID Numbers, etc. Must be
programmed.
Telco Line Cut - Telephone line cut or system down.
Low Battery - Battery below 11 volts. If not recharged within 48 hours after
AC is restored, replace battery.
Rcvr or Ezm Tbl - EZM module cover removed, or keypad EZM not respond-
ing, or receiver not responding.
RF Receiver Jam - Receiver not responding/jammed.
RF LB / ZnXX - Burglar Transmitter Low Battery. XX = The zone number to
which the transmitter is mapped. Replace Battery.
RF SUP ZnXX - Supervisory Burglar Transmitter Indication--panel has not
received a signal from the transmitter within 12 (default) hours or
programmed time. XX = The Zone number to which the transmitter
is mapped. Replace Battery.
RF Smk LB #XX - Smoke Detector Low Battery. XX = The smoke detector
number as programmed in the panel. Replace Battery.
RF Smk SUP #XX - Supervisory Smoke Detector Indication. Panel has not
received a response from the transmitter within 4 (default) hours or
programmed time. XX = The smoke detector number as pro-
grammed in the panel. Replace Battery.
Fire Trouble - Appears when an open in the hard-wired smoke detector exists.
Zn Trouble #XX - Appears when a zone trouble exists. The panel has one or
more of the following 3 troubles: Zone Short (P800 panels only),
Transmitter Tamper or Dual Tech Self Test Fail. XX = The Zone
number.
