Re: NAPCO Panel swap-out?

["Bob La Londe" <usenet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The best way to program is with a laptop.

Never used the access module so can't help you with the rest.

"Silicon Sam" <SiliconSam@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>   I am trying to help a client with a NAPCO GEM-9600 panel.  We are
> trying to add an access control module (ACM1D) only to allow disarming
> and arming with prox cards.  Actually two modules, since they have two
> areas and need them separately armed.  Currently have 2 keypads by the
> front entrance.
>
>   Turns out the ACM1D does not support the 9600 panel yet.  Question
> is, is the GEM-X255 panel, which is compatible with the ACM1D, a direct
> swap as far as the main panel concerned?  What is the best method of
> programming the panel?  I use a laptop with Bosch and what little DMP
> stuff I do.
>
>   If it was up to me, I would swap the whole mess for a Bosch system,
> but all the zone expanders, etc, would need to be swapped and I am
> trying to avoid that.
>
> Raymond
>