replacing GEM-KEYF Wireless Keyfob Remote

[Ziggy]

Here is my situation. My neighbors broke one of their two GEM-KEYF
Wireless Keyfob Remotes. The alarm company they originally used is no
longer in business so they want to get a new wireless remote. If I
purchase this for them can it be programed like a universal remote can
be or must they be able to get into the panel. Since the original
company is no longer in business I assume getting the panel code is
not an option.

Thanks for the help.

Steven

 

[Jim]

Here is my situation. My neighbors broke one of their two GEM-KEYF
Wireless Keyfob Remotes. The alarm company they originally used is no
longer in business so they want to get a new wireless remote. If I
purchase this for them can it be programed like a universal remote can
be or must they be able to get into the panel. Since the original
company is no longer in business I assume getting the panel code is
not an option.

Thanks for the help.

Steven

You didn't say what model panel you have, but regardless, you need
access to the dealer programing. Try the default codes. You may be
lucky and find that they were never changed.

 

[Robert L Bass]

If the panel is a Napco Gemini P3200 or a P9600 the dealer programming
code is printed on a label inside the master control panel. The label
is affixed to the metal cover that protects the main (replaceable)
chip. Some alarm companies remove the label to keep customers from
accessing the program. If yours was removed, the chip can be replaced
easily. They're not expensive.

If it's a lesser level panel, the default programming access code is
usually 456789. This may have been changed. If it's changed the
panel can be defaulted by J Rojas or Bob Campbell (both are regulars
here) or the board can be replaced. The panels are not expensive.

Note: If you replace the master chip, be sure to align the replacement
chip correctly. Sometimes the printed label is upside down. If you
install the chip wrong you can damage it. To be sure it's right, feel
for an indent in the surface of the chip underneath the label. It
must be positioned toward the left side of the panel. Use standard
precautions for handling a CMOS chip. Power down (battery and
transformer) first and touch the panel ground *before* you pick up the
chip.

Replacing the chip does not erase panel programming. It gives you a
new code which you will need to access programming. You can program
the panel by keypad (slow and error prone) or by PC (quick and less
error prone). PC programming requires the software (free download)
and a dongle called a PCI-MINI (retail ~$21) for use with a serial
port or a PCI-MINI-USB (retail ~$70) for use with a USB port.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass
www.BassBurglarAlarms.com
Online DIY Alarm & Automation Store