Napco Security GEM-X255 Gemini 8 to 255 Zone Hybrid

Napco Security Alarm GEM-X255 Gemini 8 to 255 Zone Hybrid is the industry-leading control panel designed to meet the demands of extensive security systems. With the capability to manage up to 255 fully programmable hardwire and wireless zones, it ensures comprehensive coverage for residential and commercial applications alike. This robust panel begins with 8 on-board zones and can be easily expanded using Gemini EZM expansion modules or wireless points, making it adaptable to your specific needs. Featuring an impressive 195 individual user codes, the GEM-X255 allows customizable authority levels for each user, enhancing security and accessibility. Its fuseless maintenance-free operation simplifies upkeep, while the 8 independent area partitions enable zoned control for added flexibility. The system supports both 2-wire and 4-wire smoke detectors, and it incorporates advanced features like a 255 event scheduler and an 800 event log for detailed monitoring. The user-friendly GEM-RP1CAE2 alphanumeric keypad provides clear English-language prompts and system status messages, making operation straightforward. With support for up to 64 separately addressable X-10 devices and a dynamic battery test feature, the GEM-X255 ensures reliability and performance in any environment. Experience unmatched security with Napco’s GEM-X255, the solution for sophisticated alarm management.

Gemini 8 to 255 Zone Hybrid

The Gemini GEM-X255 hybrid panel is our largest control panel, and the biggest in the industry with up to 255 fully programmable hardwire/wireless zones and 195 individual user codes. The X255 follows in the footsteps of our dependable Gemini panel product line offering top quality and flexible programming with its Windows-based PCD-WINDOWS software. And the X255 is compatible with the same Gemini wireless and peripherals used with other Gemini panels, and proven superior in independent tests. The Gemini X255 starts with 8 on-board zones and is expandable through Gemini EZM expansion modules or Gemini wireless points. Built on the platform of the field-proven, popular GEM-P9600 and P3200, the product features both familiarity and support of the consumer-friendly GEM-RP1CAE2 custom alphanumeric keypad, too. The X255 uniquely offers fuseless maintenance-free operation, plus it features 8 independent area partitions, 255 event scheduler, and 800 event log. The X255 also supports 2-wire and 4-wire smoke detectors, and supports up to 64 separately addressable X-10 devices with the GEM-X10KIT.

Features:

• 8 to 255 zones, hardwire or wireless zones from GEM EZM8 zone- expansion modules and RP1/K1 4-zone keypads or wireless points using Gemini receivers
• Including up to 8 2-wire fire zones
• Up to 195 individually coded users, each with a programmable authority level
• Exclusive RS232 panel-port supports PC home automation/ networking integration for 9600 baud comprehensive communications
• Fuseless maintenance-free operation
• 8 End-of-line-resistor burglary zones programmable for area, exit/entry delay, interior, follower, day zone, chime, fire option, sensor watch, swinger shutdown, zone ANDing and a variety of other features
• 3 on-board relay outputs; expandable to 99
• Three keypad panics: fire, police & auxiliary
• Up to 8 independent area partitions
• Up to 8 separate access stations for up to 195 users
• Up to 64 separately-addressable X-10 devices with the GEM-X10KIT
• English-language prompts & system status messages from keypad (GEM-RP1CAe2 installed "with 255 support" only)
• User-customized zone descriptions, reprogrammable as required
• Supports 2-wire and 4-wire smoke detectors
• Reports alarms, restores and troubles by zone
• 255 event schedule
• 800 event log
• Overview mode permits monitoring and control of total system from one keypad
• Supports up to 4 RF receivers
• Guard-tour programmable for start time, tour length, and check points (tour stations)
• 2 programmable entry delay times
• 2 interior-bypass groups
• Dynamic battery test interrupts charging and places battery under load every four hours
• Chime by zone; programmable duration
• Non-volatile RAM retains memory during power losses
• PCD-Windows programmable
• Auto-download log
• Exclusive V.A.L.I.D. feature (verifying automatic line integrity diagnostic) reduces false alarms due to changes in line resistance

Specifications:

• Operating temperature: 0-49ºC (32-120ºF)
• Input power: 16.5Vac via class 2 Plug-In 40VA transformer, supplied Loop voltage: 10-13VAC
• Loop current: 2.5mA with 2.2ohm end-of-line resistor (model EOL2.2K); 5mA for 2-wire smoke-detector zones
• Loop resistance: 300W max.; 50W for 2-wire smoke detector zones
• Relay outputs: (burglary; reset; aux): wet, 12Vdc, 1.2A max.; dry (cut related jumper for dry contacts), SPDT contacts 24Vdc, 2A
• Auxiliary power output: 12 Vdc regulated
• Remote power output: 12Vdc regulated (for keypads) 750 mA combined standby current (remote power + aux. power + reset relay power)
• Standby time: Residential fire/burglary & commercial burglary, 4 hours minimum
• EZM Module: GEM-EZM8: input, 50mA (including PGM Output) PGM output: 5mA, 12V special application
• Keypad current: GEM-RP1CAe2, GEM K1CA: 100mA; 35mA if back lighting is disabled (cut W1, W2 & W3) PGM output: 5mA, 12V special application
• Maximum number of keypads: 15 maximum wiring length for each run (#22AWG): 1000’ divided by total number of keypads & EZMs on run
• Keypad Dimensions: 4 3/8" x 5 7/8" x 1 1/6" (HWD); 11.1cm x 14.9cm x 2.7cm (HWD)

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