Gemini X 255 - User manual

Gemini X255 is the expansive hardwire/wireless
control offering 255 fully-programmable zones,
195 users, fuseless operation & supports the full
line of top performing Gemini Wireless.
X255
Gemini
Gemini
•K1CA K2AS K3DGTL K4RF K4 •RP1CAe2 RP2ASe2 RP3DGTL RP8LCD RP8/K800
GEMX255
Gemini keypads compatible with the GEMP9600
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Control panel features
• 8 to 255 zones, hardwire or wireless zones
from GEM EZM8 zone- expansion modules and
RP1/K1 4-zone keypads or wireless points using
Gemini receivers
• Including up to 8 2-wire fire zones
• Up to 195 individually coded users, each with a
programmable authority level
• Exclusive RS232 panel-port supports PC home
automation/ networking integration for 9600
baud comprehensive communications
• Fuseless maintenance-free operation
• 8 End-of-line-resistor burglary zones programma-
ble for area, exit/entry delay, interior, follower, day
zone, chime, fire option, sensor watch, swinger
shutdown, zone anding and a variety of other
features
• 3 on-board relay outputs; expandable to 99
• Three keypad panics: fire, police & auxiliary
• Up to 8 independent area partitions
• Up to 8 separate access stations for up to 195
users
• Up to 64 separately-addressable X-10 devices with
the GEM-X10KIT
• English-language prompts & system status mes-
sages from keypad (GEM-RP1CAe2 installed “with
255 support” only)
• User-customized zone descriptions, reprogram-
mable as required
• Supports 2-wire and 4-wire smoke detectors
• Reports alarms, restores and troubles by zone
• 255 event schedule
• 800 event log
• Overview mode permits monitoring and control of
total system from one keypad
• Supports up to 4 RF receivers
• Guard-tour programmable for start time, tour
length, and check points (tour stations)
• 2 programmable entry delay times
• 2 interior-bypass groups
• Dynamic battery test interrupts charging and plac-
es battery under load every four hours
• Chime by zone; programmable duration
• Non-volatile RAM retains memory during power
losses
• PCD-Windows programmable
• Auto-download log
• Exclusive V.A.L.I.D.™ FEATURE (Verifying
Automatic Line Integrity Diagnostic) reduces false
alarms due to changes in line resistance
Communicator features
• Compatible with all major receiver formats,
including BFSK, 4/2, Modem 2, SIA, 4/3/1, 4 + 2
Express and Point ID
• Rotary dial and TouchTone™ with rotary backup
• 3 20-digit telephone numbers
• Backup reporting; double reporting; split reporting
• 195 User codes with opening/closing reporting
by user
• AC failure reporting with programmable report
delay
• Supervised telephone line cut with programmable
delay
• Pager capability
Specifications
Operating temperature: 0-49ºC (32-120ºF)
Input power: 16.5Vac via Class 2 Plug-In 40VA
Transformer, supplied
Loop voltage: 10-13VAC
Loop current: 2.5mA with 2.2ohm end-of-line resis-
tor (model EOL2.2K); 5mA for 2-wire smoke-detec-
tor zones
Loop resistance: 300W max.; 50W for 2-wire smoke
detector zones
Relay outputs (burglary; reset; aux): wet, 12Vdc,
1.2A max.; dry (cut related jumper for dry contacts),
SPDT contacts 24Vdc, 2A
Auxiliary power output: 12 Vdc regulated
Remote power output: 12Vdc regulated (for key-
pads) 750 mA combined Standby Current (Remote
Power + Aux. Power + Reset Relay Power)
Standby time: Residential fire/burglary & commer-
cial burglary, 4 hours minimum
EZM Module: GEM-EZM8: input, 50mA (including
PGM Output) PGM output: 5mA, 12V special appli-
cation
Keypad current:
GEM-RP1CAe2, GEM K1CA: 100mA; 35mA if back
lighting is disabled (cut W1, W2 & W3) PGM output:
5mA, 12V special application
Maximum number of keypads: 15 maximum wir-
ing length for each run (#22AWG): 1000’ divided by
total number of keypads & EZMs on run
Keypad Dimensions: 4 3/8” x 5 7/8” x 1 1/6”
(HWD); 11.1cm x 14.9cm x 2.7cm (HWD)
Optional accessories and peripherals
GEM-EZM8: 8-Zone expansion zone module (see
models labeled “GEM-X255 Support”)
VERI-PHONE: Two-way voice/listen in system
GEM-RECV8: Wireless receiver, 8 points
GEM-RECV16: Wireless receiver, 16 points
GEM-RECV96: Wireless receiver, 96 points
GEM-RECV255: Wireless receiver, 255 points*
GEM-TRANS2: Window/door transmitter, 2-point
GEM-RTRANS: Recessed wireless window/door
transmitter, 1-point
GEM-KEYF: Keyfob transmitter
GEM-SMK: Wireless smoke detector
GEM-PIR: Wireless PIR, 50x50’
GEM-PIRPET: Wireless 40 lb. pet immunity PIR
GEM-DT: Wireless Adaptive® Dual Technology sen-
sor, 40x40’
GEM-GB: Wireless glass break detector
GEM-WP PANIC: Waterproof panic button/pen-
dant
GEM-HEAT: Rate of rise heat detector
2 WAYUNIVKFKIT: 2 Way LCD keyfob &
receiver
Home/facilities automation:
GEM-RS232KIT: Alarm-to-PC interface
for 100% 2-way intercommunications
with a growing number of leading
PC automation software pack-
ages (including, but not limited
to, IBM Home Director™, Savoy
Cyberhouse™, Crestron, Phast,
etc.)
GEM-DEVELOPER: System
development professional’s
protocol for custom program-
ming seamless integration with
Gemini RS232 port communi-
cations.
GEM-X10 Interface Module:
Provides programming &
scheduler-integrated X-10
device support.
RM3008: relay module
M278: Line-reversal module
PS3002: Power-supply module, 13.2Vdc, 1.9A
EOL130: 2-Wire fire zone resistor, 130ohm, 3ohm
EOL2.2K: End-of-line resistor assembly, 2.2ohm for
fire circuit
FT2200: EOL relay/resistor supervisory module
RB1000: Relay board
RBAT4: Rechargeable battery, 12Vdc, 4AH
RBATH1: Dual battery harness
RPB-3: Universal junction box
TRF11: Transformer, 16Vac/40VA, Class 2
WL1: Wire assembly with lug connector
*Consult panel documentation for UL restrictions which may
apply to UL installations using upwards of 200 wireless-only
points
Gemini™ X255 zone hybrid control
In North America 1-800-645-9445 • 631-842-9400
333 Bayview Avenue, Amityville, New York 11701 USA • www.napcosecurity.
com
International 224 Europa Blvd, Gemini Business Park Warrington WA5 7TN
England UK 44 (0) 1925242428
Gemini, Wizard, StarLink, Adaptive and EVA are trademarks of Napco. A446A
RP1CAe2
4 built in zones
GEMK1CA
4 built in zones
Compatible with these standard Gemini keypads
GEM-TRANS2
WINDOW/DOOR
GEM-PIR/
GEM-PIRPET
PASSIVE
GEM-DT
DUAL
TECHNOLOGY
GEM-GB
ACOUSTIC GLASS
BREAK
GEM-SMK
SMOKE
GEM-HEAT
DETECTOR
GEM-WPPANIC
WATERPROOF
PANIC
GEM-RTRANS
RECESSED
WINDOW DOOR
Ordering information
• GEM-X255: Super Expandable Hybrid Control
Panel & Transformer
• GEM-RP1CAe2: 32-Character EZ-Read Backlit
LCD Keypad with 4 EOL Zone Expansion
Module built-in (See models labeled “GEM-
X255 Support”!)
• GEMK1CA: Keypad same as above with Stay &
Away functions.
• StarLink SL-1: Backup wireless receiver for all
alarm panel brands
• NAPCO NETLINK™ Intranet/Internet Alarm
Reporting Components (for specs see website ,
or literature # A482).
• GeminiAccess™ economically add up to 8
doors of access control to Gemini Panels.
Several paks are available (for specs see
website, or literature #A481).
Use with the
full Gemini
crystal-control
wireless line,
proven in
independent
tests to
outperform
top
competitive
brands.
GEM-KEYF
KEYFOB