Re: swapping out a keypad?

["Bob La Londe" <nospam@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Ziggy" <sziegler@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 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?


I have hundreds of RP1CAe2 keypas in service.  I don't recall replacing any
with bad keys.



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