X GEM-X255 Installation Instructions L NAPCO Security SystemsWI1093A 12/01! Page 4INTRODUCTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTIONNAPCO's Gemini GEM-X255 is a state-of-the-art microcomputer-based burglary and residential fire alarm control panelof modular design. Integrally an 8-zone panel, it will support up to 255 zones with optional zone expansion modules,wireless receiver modules and/or GEM-RP1CAe2 Keypads. Each panel includes an integral digital communicator.The control panel features programmable area partitioning. That is, the system may be divided into up to 8 discretemultiple-zone areas, each allowing access by only those users programmed for their respective area.Opening Suppression and Closing Suppression, available through Napco PCD-Windows Quickloader software, suppressreporting within programmed ìwindowsî. Conversely, Exception Reporting can transmit a ìfail to closeî if the panel is notarmed within programmed intervals and, similarly, a ìfail to openî if the panel is not disarmed within programmed intervals.Furthermore, the panel can be programmed to automatically arm either area at any time. A log containing up to 800events (accessible through QuickloaderTM software) monitors control-panel activity referenced to a precision real-timeclock. A detailed event history may be displayed at the computer, using NAPCO's PCD-Windows Quickloader Software.Keypads feature a liquid-crystal display for messages. In normal use, the LCD shows zone identification and statusmessages. Conventional LEDs and a sounder are also provided for annunciation.Data may be quickly and easily downloaded to the control panel using a PC-compatible computer with NAPCO'sPCD-Windows Quickloader software and PCI2000 computer interface. Or, the panel may be programmed using thekeypad in its secondary mode of operation. In the keypad programming modes (there are two: Dealer and User), the LCDshows memory address, data values, programming prompts, and the alphanumeric characters required for entering up to32 user codes and custom zone descriptions.GEM-X255MThe standard GEM-X255 may be converted to the Mercantile ìGEM-X255Mî version with the optional accessory, H1217.The H1217 kit includes the model H217 heavy-duty UL commercial enclosure, the required (2) tamper switches andrequired tamper screws.Note: Do not use Fire Zones in a Mercantile installation.FEATURESControl Panel Features! Eight end-of-line-resistor burglary zones programmable for Area, Exit/Entry Delay, Interior, Follower, Day Zone,Chime, Fire options, Sensor Watch, Swinger Shutdown, Zone Anding and a variety of other features.! Supports up to 255 zones with optional zone-expansion modules and GEM-RP1CAe2 4-zone keypads.! Supports up to 195 individually coded users, each with a programmable authority level.! Supports three on-board relay outputs and up to 96 external relay outputs.! Supports three keypad panics: Fire, Police & Auxiliary! Supports up to 8 independent area partitions.! Supports up to 8 separate access stations by up to 96 users.! Supports up to 64 separately-addressable X-10 devices with the GEM-X10KIT and PC04 interfaces.! English-language prompts & system status messages.! User-customized zone descriptions, re-programmable as required.! Supports 2-wire and 4-wire smoke detectors.! Reports alarms, restores and troubles by zone.! 255 Event ScheduleNOTE: Failure to install and program as described in this manual for UL-listed systems voids the listing mark ofUnderwriters Laboratories, Inc.