Re: GEM-RP1CAe2 replacement

[Frank Kurz <tech@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 10/02/2011 4:24 PM, Jim wrote:
> On Feb 10, 12:48 am, Frank Kurz<t...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
>> On 09/02/2011 11:25 AM, Jim wrote:
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>>> On Feb 9, 11:41 am, wallstreet123456<szigg...@xxxxxxxxx>    wrote:
>>>> On Feb 7, 11:15 pm, Jim<alarmi...@xxxxxxx>    wrote:
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>>>>> On Feb 7, 11:16 am, wallstreet123456<szigg...@xxxxxxxxx>    wrote:
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>>>>>> On Feb 7, 8:13 am, wallstreet123456<szigg...@xxxxxxxxx>    wrote:
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>>>>>>> On Feb 7, 12:17 am, Jim<alarmi...@xxxxxxx>    wrote:
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>>>>>>>> On Feb 6, 8:45 pm, wallstreet123456<szigg...@xxxxxxxxx>    wrote:
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>>>>>>>>> On Feb 6, 4:18 pm, Jim<alarmi...@xxxxxxx>    wrote:
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>>>>>>>>>> On Feb 6, 3:57 pm, wallstreet123456<szigg...@xxxxxxxxx>    wrote:
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>>>>>>>>>>> I checked the keypad and it is not locked to the panel soI will be
>>>>>>>>>>> able to switch it out no problem. When I do the swap must I power down
>>>>>>>>>>> the entire alarm (remove the batter and unplug the power pack from the
>>>>>>>>>>> wall?)
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>>>>>>>>>>> Do I need to move the jumper also?
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>>>>>>>>>>> After I replace the keypad and power up the unit is there anything
>>>>>>>>>>> else I need to do or should it just (hopefully) work again.
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>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks to everyone in this form for being so helpful to me in the
>>>>>>>>>>> past.
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>>>>>>>>>>> Steven
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>>>>>>>>>> Did you go into the keypad configuration mode now to determine what
>>>>>>>>>> the configuration of your present keypad is? You should do that first
>>>>>>>>>> so that you know how to configure your new keypad. If your old keypad
>>>>>>>>>> configuration was changed in any way during installation and you don't
>>>>>>>>>> know what the changes are, you could wind up with some problems. Go
>>>>>>>>>> from point to point in the configuration mode an write down the
>>>>>>>>>> setting in each. ( see how to get into the configuration mode below.
>>>>>>>>>> Just don't power the system down now.)
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>>>>>>>>>> Once having determined what your present keypad configuration is,
>>>>>>>>>> power down the entire system, ( transformer and battery) Change the
>>>>>>>>>> keypad. Move the jumper on the panel PCB. Power up the panel pluging
>>>>>>>>>> the transformer in first and quickly attaching the battery. The system
>>>>>>>>>> will come up in the "OUT OF SYSTEM" mode at the keypad. Press in 11123
>>>>>>>>>> and the function button to get into the keypad configuration mode and
>>>>>>>>>> make it the same as your present keypad. Look at the Installation/
>>>>>>>>>> Programing insturctions for specifics on how to do this. Once this is
>>>>>>>>>> completed, move the jumper on the panel PCB back to the run position
>>>>>>>>>> and run for cover.  Nah!
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>>>>>>>>>> It may take more than a minute for the keypad to return to the normal
>>>>>>>>>> running mode.
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>>>>>>>>> Also, after I copy my settings down and put them into the keypad how
>>>>>>>>> do I save them, must I hit reset on the pad or some other key when I
>>>>>>>>> am finished entering my settings?-
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>>>>>>>> Pushing the On/Off key saves but I STRONGLY suggest that  you PLEASE
>>>>>>>> read the installation/programing instructions for doing this. I'm
>>>>>>>> giving you information from my memory. I've been doing this for over
>>>>>>>> 40 years. Much of what I do is so automatic that it's difficult for me
>>>>>>>> to know if I'm telling you all the necessary steps that need to be
>>>>>>>> done. I do it by rote now. If I forget to tell you to do something
>>>>>>>> and  you F.... k up, there's possibly not going to be an easy way to
>>>>>>>> get  you out of trouble. LOOK AT THE INSTRUCTIONS.
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>>>>>>>> And another suggestion: after you THINK you have everything right, go
>>>>>>>> back and look at each programed configuration page, checking it
>>>>>>>> against  your list before you leave the configuration mode.
>>>>>>>> THEN ...... you push the reset key. Not before.- Hide quoted text -
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>>>>>>> Thanks for the tip. I do plan on looking at it but from looking at it
>>>>>>> in the past it is a little confusing.- Hide quoted text -
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>>>>>> I thought that all the information in the keypad was stored in the
>>>>>> panel and when I swiched the keypad it would all flow into the new
>>>>>> one. This was very helpful Jim.
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>>>>>> If I do something wrong when setting it up (Just want to make sure) if
>>>>>> I put the old keypad back on will it work again?-
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>>>>> Yes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,- Hide quoted text -
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>>>> OK, I just received my new keypad in the mail today and when I opened
>>>> it it has a wire harness in the box that connects to the keypad. I
>>>> have not removed my old panel from the wall yet  (it is about 10 years
>>>> old) did the old ones also have a wire harness? I hope so because all
>>>> I will have to do is remove the old harness and attach it to the new
>>>> keypad.-
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>>> Yes, after you have determined and recorded the configuration of your
>>> old keypad, power down the system, remove the front of the old keypad
>>> from the back half. Unplug the old keypad and plug in the new one. Be
>>> careful, the pins are delicate. Be sure you check all sides of the
>>> connector to make use you've aligned and inserted it properly. Mount
>>> the new keypad. Move the jumper on the main panel PCB and power up the
>>> system. Follow the instructions I've given you so far and refer to the
>>> installation manual for the fine details for configuring the new
>>> kepad. Once you are done, move the jumper on the PCB back to run
>>> position and wait a minute or so for the keypad to return to normal
>>> condition then try to arm the system and use all the functions of the
>>> keypad.
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>> Y'know...  These days you seem to be a whole heck of a lot more patient.
>>    Or am I just imagining things?  :-)
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>> --
>> Frank
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> (How's that? Feel better now?)


Loads!  Thanks Jim.