Re: swapping out a keypad?

["Ziggy" <sziegler@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Feb 12, 1:31 pm, "Jim" <alarmi...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Feb 11, 9:12?am, "Ziggy" <szieg...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > I have a Gemini 816 series panel with two keypads model RP1CAe2. One
> > keypad, the main one we use when entering and leaving the house is not
> > working properly, it seems that when we press numbers on the keypad it
> > does not recognize them or I have to press it a few times before it
> > works. I assume after time the keypad becomes worn out?
>
> > How do I change it, do I just buy a new one and replace it or are
> > there other steps that I need to do first?
>
> > Thanks in advance
>
> > Steven
>
> Also, if you do reach the point that you are changing the keypad, make
> sure that you use the same series.  If you have the "K" serries,
> keypads, you have to replace the bad keypad with a "K" series keypad.
> Or, the original series kepad with an original. You can tell the
> difference in that the old series has an ON/OFF button and the K
> series has an ENTER button.

Thanks for the info. Does this keypad have this happen often that
after a few years of use they keys no longer work?