Re: Programming a Napco GEM-P816

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On Mar 19, 4:58 pm, "Robert L Bass" <no-sales-spam@bassburglaralarms>
wrote:
> Hi Ken,
>
> I own Bass Home Electronics.
>
> The P816 can be programmed using either the PCI-MINI or the PCI-MINI-USB.=
  If your PC or laptop has serial port use the standard
> PCI-MINI since it's cheaper.
>
> You don't need the PCD-2000, etc.
>
> The software is a free download.  Call me if you need assistance.
>
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> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
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> <yeahpro...@xxxxxxx> wrote in messagenews:1174320582.696416.276510@n59g20=
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> >I am looking to reprogram my Napco GEM-P816 for the GEM-X10 module. I
> > have version 10 of the firmware, so the GEM-X10 module will work with
> > my unit.
>
> > I believe I have the GEM-RP3DGTL keypad. Programming the GEM-P816 with
> > this unit seems pretty involved. In the manual, they state: "It is
> > recommended that the panel be uploaded to NAPCO's PCD-Windows software
> > following any keypad programming and that the PCD3000's error-check
> > feature be utilized to reduce the possibility of programming omissions
> > or conflicts."
>
> > I know Napco makes a PCI-MINI Programming Adaptor Kit which connects
> > into a "J3 Port" (http://www.basshome.com/product_11029_detailed.htm).
> > I believe the port used to configure the GEM-P816 is labeled as "JP2 -
> > PCD LOCAL DOWNLOAD CONNECTION".
>
> > 1) Is this port the same thing as the "J3 Port"? Will this Adaptor kit
> > work with the GEM-P816 (firmware version 10)?
>
> > The link I provided at Basshome also says it comes with "Napco's
> > Quickloader Windows Programming software".
>
> > 2) Is this the same as the "PCD LOCAL DOWNLOAD CONNECTION"?
>
> > 3) Exactly what "events" can the X10 module send out commands for? I
> > understand the GEM-X10 looks the same as an expansion relay module to
> > the GEM-P816, so I would assume that anything I can get to trigger a
> > relay I could get to send an X10 command. If this is the case, exactly
> > what events can I trigger a relay for? For example, can I trigger an
> > event for any of the following:
>
> > - Zone 6 has been opened
> > - Zone 10 has been closed
> > - Entry delay timer triggered for Zone 1
> > - Code entered incorrectly into Keypad 2
> > - Alarm sounded
> > - Alarm armed
> > - Alarm disarmed
> > - 10 second have gone by in entry delay
> > - All zones have been closed
>
> > Thanks in advance!
> > Ken- Hide quoted text -
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Thanks Robert.

Do you have personal experience with the GEM-X10 unit? Do you know if
it can do the things I asked about?

Thanks,
Ken