DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTIONThe capacity of the MA3000, GEM-Series and Signature5500 and SS-P Series control panels may be expandedthrough the use of GEM-EZM zone expansion modules.GEM-EZM4 modules provide up to four additional zones;GEM-EZM8 modules, up to 8 additional zones. Four-zoneand 8-zone modules may be combined as necessary tosupply the required number of zones. Refer to the installa-tion instructions for the control panel in use for wiringrequirements for UL-listed applications.WIRINGWIRINGWire the expansion zones to the module and the moduleto the control panel in accordance with the wiring diagramsusing wire no thinner than #22AWG. Install end-of-lineresistors on all zones even if one or more zones are notused.Note:Note: The addition of Zone Expansion Modules will re-duce the amount of current available at the control panel’sAuxiliary Power Output terminals.MODULE ASSIGNMENTMODULE ASSIGNMENTRegardless of how the modules are arranged, the expan-sion zones are divided into consecutively-numberedgroups of four. Each 4-zone module comprises one groupof zones; each 8-zone module comprises two groups.Every module must be assigned a unique ‘‘base address’’.In the case of a 4-zone module, the base address numberis the same as its group number. For the 8-zone module,the base address number will be the lower of its two groupnumbers. Note that (a) groups must be numbered con-secutively (that is, missing numbers are not permitted); and(b) no two modules may be numbered alike.Example. Two GEM-EZM8s and one GEM-EZM4 are usedto provide 20 expansion zones:Groups 1 & 2 Group 3 Groups 4 & 5GEM-EZM8GEM-EZM8 GEM-EZM4GEM-EZM4 GEM-EZM8GEM-EZM8Base Addr ‘‘1’’ Base Addr ‘‘3’’ Base Addr ‘‘4’’The base address is assigned to the module by properselection of Address Jumpers JP1-JP5 (to the right of theLED) in accordance with Table 1. Also refer to the ZoneWiring Diagram.BaseBaseAddressAddressAddress JumpersAddress JumpersJP5JP5 JP4JP4 JP3JP3 JP2JP2 JP1JP11 ON ON ON ON OFF2 ON ON ON OFF ON3 ON ON ON OFF OFF4 ON ON OFF ON ON5 ON ON OFF ON OFF6 ON ON OFF OFF ON7 ON ON OFF OFF OFF8 ON OFF ON ON ON9 ON OFF ON ON OFF10 ON OFF ON OFF ON11 ON OFF ON OFF OFF12 ON OFF OFF ON ON13 ON OFF OFF ON OFF14 ON OFF OFF OFF ON15 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF16 OFF ON ON ON ON17 OFF ON ON ON OFF18 OFF ON ON OFF ON19 OFF ON ON OFF OFF20 OFF ON OFF ON ON21 OFF ON OFF ON OFF22 OFF ON OFF OFF ONTable 1. Jumper emplacement as a function of Base Address.Table 1. Jumper emplacement as a function of Base Address.Shaded area is not applicable to GEM-P3200 or SS-P3200.Shaded area is not applicable to GEM-P3200 or SS-P3200.PROGRAMMINGPROGRAMMINGThe control panel must be programmed with regard tothe modules (4-zone or 8-zone) in use. Referring to therespective Programming Workbook, program EZM TYPE toenable the module. Starting in the first location and pro-ceeding in succession, program a ‘‘1’’ for each 4-zonegroup of expansion zones in the system. For example, ifone GEM-EZM8 is used for Zones 9 through 16 (two groupsof 4), program a ‘‘1’’ in the first and second locations (right‘‘nibble’’). Similarly, if an GEM-EZM4 is used for Zones 17through 20 (1 group), program a ‘‘1’’ in the third location(right ‘‘nibble’’). Thus, each GEM-EZM4 will require a ‘‘1’’ inonly one location whereas each GEM-EZM8 will require aGEM-EZM4, GEM-EZM8GEM-EZM4, GEM-EZM8ZONE EXPANSION MODULESZONE EXPANSION MODULESfor MA3000, GEM-Series,for MA3000, GEM-Series,Signature S5500 & SS-P SeriesSignature S5500 & SS-P SeriesControl PanelsControl PanelsNAPCO SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.333 BAYVIEW AVENUEAMITYVILLE, NEW YORK 11701SALES, REPAIRS & TECHNICAL SERVICETOLL FREE: (800) 645-9445TECHNICAL SERVICE DIRECT LINETOLL FREE: (800) 645-9440INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS© Napco 1997 WI583C 2/97