NAPCO Gemini C-Series Control Panel Programming Instructions--Volume 1
NAPCO Security Group
Programming Instructions, Volume 1 Page 15
Generally, a Fire system will remain in operation undis-
turbed unless an authorized person needs to:
Service or make programming changes to the sys-
tem, such as a dealer or service technician;
View the system attributes, such as a fireman re-
sponding to an alarm at the premises;
Initiate fire drills, such as a principal or teacher at a
school;
Change the status of the system, such as a fireman
needing to silence a Fire alarm.
Since some people may require the use of more abilities
within a Fire alarm system, and others may need to be re-
stricted in their abilities to prevent them from causing harm
to the system, a series of codes is used to control these
abilities. These codes exist in the control panel memory
and in the PCD-Windows Quickloader download software
Account associated with that control panel. All of these
codes can be entered in Quickloader and sent to the panel
(with the exception of the Master Security Code).
No Code
Without a code, a person can not make changes to the sys-
tem, but can only view existing Fire alarms, supervisory
alarms or troubles.
Master Security Code
This code is added to the control panel memory at the facto-
ry and is not changeable. This code is printed on a label
placed on the GEMC-XXXMB control panel motherboard.
Entering this code at the GEMC-FK1 Fire keypad will unlock
the keypad and provide access to ALL functions in the sys-
tem. This code MUST be entered in a Quickloader account
and must match the code at the control panel. Note: All
keypad programming must be performed at the keypad ad-
dressed as Keypad # 1.
Dealer Keypad Program Code
This code is left blank in the control panel memory at the
factory and may be added by the dealer (in possession of
the Master Security Code). The Dealer Keypad Program
Code allows the same access to programming functions as
the Master Security Code. Note: To comply with SIA CP-
01, the number of digits in the Dealer Keypad Program
Code determines the number of digits (no more or less) that
MUST be used for all Burg User Codes.
Fire User Codes & Burg User Codes
In total, up to 195 Fire User and Burg User Codes may be
entered into the system. A short description of each fol-
lows:
Fire User Code: This code is typically used by a per-
son in authority to control the system after an alarm. For
example, after arriving at the premises, a fireman will like-
ly need to access the system, investigate the number of
alarms that occurred, determine the part of the system
that was affected, view events in the Fire log, etc. Anoth-
er example of a person in possession of a Fire User Code
is the principal of a school who is required to initiate fire
drills (the keypad has a "Do Fire Drill" selection). The Fire
User Code allows the ACK., SILENCE and RESET key-
pad buttons to operate, and allows other various
"Function Menu" options to function (see "Function Menu"
further in this manual). All Fire User Codes must be at
least 4 digits in length.
Burg User Code: For Fire and Burglary combination
systems, this code will only allow access to the Burglary
functions of the system. This code is typically used by a
person with the responsibility of securing the premises,
arming and disarming the Burglary alarm system, silenc-
ing Burglary alarms if they occur, etc. This code is spe-
cial in that each code can be assigned four different
"Authority Levels" (0. 1, 2 or 3) and five
"Attributes" (Initially Off, BV, User Program, BE and
Overview) and can be assigned to Area(s) 2 - 8 (with
Area 1 being reserved for Fire only).
The Gemini C-Series control panels are pre-programmed
at the factory as follows:
For Burglary-Only systems: The panel default
Burg User Code is programmed as User #1, with digits
123, active in Area 2 only.
For Fire and Burglary combination systems: The
panel default Fire User Code is programmed as User
#1, with digits "123", active in Area 1 only. The Burg
User Code is programmed as User #2, with digits
"456", active in Area 2 only.
For Commercial Fire-Only systems: The panel de-
fault Fire User Code is programmed as User #1, with
digits 1234 active in Area 1 only. All Fire User Codes
must be at least 4 digits in length.
Download Security Code
This code is not a keypad code, but is only used to permit
local or remote connections to be established between PCD
-Windows Quickloader download software and the control
panel. Used during the connection process, if the panel
code does not match the code in Quickloader, a data con-
nection will be denied. Some dealers with multiple PCD-
Windows Quickloader accounts use the same Download
Security Code for all accounts. When attempting to estab-
lish a connection, if this code is forgotten, the Master Secu-
rity Code of the particular control panel can be used in its
place.
Ambush Code
The Ambush Code is special user code entered by the user
typically to cause a silent report to be sent to the central
station. Thus, should the user be forced to disarm by an
assailant, he can silently signal an emergency while appear-
ing to be merely disarming the panel. (Check the glossary
for programming required to enable this feature). The user
can program the panel with individual Ambush Codes by
programming "Enable Ambush in User Assign Code Type".
SECURITY, PROGRAM & USER CODES
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