Guardall PX18 User manual

PX
User Manual
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Contents
CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................4
EVENT LOG ...........................................................................................................................................4
AREAS & SET GROUPS ..........................................................................................................................4
CIRCUITS...............................................................................................................................................4
USER, SET GROUP AND CIRCUIT IDENTIFICATION.....................................................................................4
USER CODES.........................................................................................................................................4
OPERATOR CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS ..........................................................................................5
SYSTEM KEYPADS..................................................................................................................................5
Electronic Keys................................................................................................................................5
KEYSWITCH ...........................................................................................................................................5
Proximity Cards/Fobs ......................................................................................................................5
DUAL USER CODE OPERATION...............................................................................................................5
USING THE SYSTEM.............................................................................................................................6
EASY SET (PX18/34).............................................................................................................................6
HELP.....................................................................................................................................................6
REMOTE SERVICE..................................................................................................................................7
INCORRECT CODES................................................................................................................................7
SET .........................................................................................................................................................8
SETTING FROM A KEYPAD .......................................................................................................................8
KEYSWITCH SETTING .............................................................................................................................8
AUTOMATIC SETTING .............................................................................................................................9
Aborting The Setting Procedure ......................................................................................................9
SETTING WITH WARNINGS ......................................................................................................................9
EASY SET..............................................................................................................................................9
SETTING FAULTS .................................................................................................................................10
SETTING RESTRICTIONS (PX 80/500)...................................................................................................10
UNSET..................................................................................................................................................11
UNSETTING METHODS..........................................................................................................................11
Unsetting from a keypad................................................................................................................11
Unsetting from a keyswitch............................................................................................................12
Automatic Unsetting.......................................................................................................................12
UNSETTING WARNINGS ........................................................................................................................12
UNSETTING RESTRICTIONS (PX80/500)................................................................................................12
RESET ..................................................................................................................................................13
MANAGED RESET.................................................................................................................................13
TEST.....................................................................................................................................................14
ENGINEER ...........................................................................................................................................15
CODE....................................................................................................................................................15
USER ....................................................................................................................................................16
NAME..................................................................................................................................................16
CODE..................................................................................................................................................16
AUTHORITY..........................................................................................................................................17
ACM AUTHORITY (PX80/500) .............................................................................................................18
SCHEDULE (PX80/500) .......................................................................................................................18
LOCKOUT (PX80/500).........................................................................................................................18
EXPIRY DATE (PX80/500) ...................................................................................................................18
TEL NUMBER.......................................................................................................................................19

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LOGS....................................................................................................................................................20
TIME......................................................................................................................................................20
HOLIDAY..............................................................................................................................................21
SCHEDULE (PX18/34).........................................................................................................................21
SCHEDULE (PX80/PX500) ..................................................................................................................22
SET GROUP.........................................................................................................................................22
LATE WORK (PX80/500).....................................................................................................................22
BYPASS................................................................................................................................................23
CHIME...................................................................................................................................................24
PRINT TEXT .........................................................................................................................................24
PRINT HOLS. .......................................................................................................................................24
IDENTIFY USER...................................................................................................................................25
COPY USER.........................................................................................................................................25
COPY A/USER (PX80/500)..................................................................................................................25
CCT STATUS .......................................................................................................................................26
ACCESS FEATURES...........................................................................................................................27
SECURITY SYSTEM INTEGRATION..........................................................................................................27
ADD A/USER........................................................................................................................................28
DELETE USER.....................................................................................................................................28
DOOR UNLOCK...................................................................................................................................29
DOOR LOCKOUT.................................................................................................................................29
ACM TEXT............................................................................................................................................29
APPENDIX A – USER AUTHORITIES.................................................................................................30
APPENDIX B – EDITING TEXT ...........................................................................................................31
APPENDIX C - LOG MESSAGES........................................................................................................31
APPENDIX D - MENU RESTRICTIONS ..............................................................................................35
APPENDIX E - LOG ON MESSAGES .................................................................................................36
APPENDIX F - SYSTEM DETAILS......................................................................................................37
KEYPADS.............................................................................................................................................37
SET GROUPS.......................................................................................................................................37
CIRCUITS.............................................................................................................................................38
USERS ................................................................................................................................................39

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Introduction
The PX Electronic Intruder Alarm System is designed to provide secure protection for the installation.
The system comprises a main control panel, normally located out of sight in a secure area, and at
least one keypad. The panel has a wide range of features, which are programmed by the engineer on
installation, to suit the security requirements of the particular installation. Some of the features may be
reprogrammed, edited, or viewed as required by an authorised user.
Feature PX18 PX34 PX80 PX500
Max. Panel Users 20 40 100 200
Max. Access Users 20 40 1000 1000
Tel Numbers 4 4 8 8
Schedules 4 4 16 32
Holidays 14 14 14
Security Log Size 500 500 1000 1000
Access Log Size 1000 1000 1000 1000
Access Control Modules 2 2 16 32
Event Log
The event log will record all events, for example, user log-on times and user numbers, keypad
numbers, setting and unsetting times, alterations made to programmed settings, fault conditions, etc.
When the event log is full, the oldest event will be automatically removed when the next event occurs.
All log events are date and time stamped and may be viewed, or printed if a printer is fitted to the
system.
Areas & Set Groups
For protection purposes, the premises may be divided into a number of areas. Individual areas may
be grouped together into a setting group which provides the user with a convenient way of setting and
unsetting more than one area at the same time. The installation company engineer will have
configured your system for the appropriate number of areas and groups to comply with your specific
security requirements. Where more than one group is incorporated in the system, a group(s) can be
configured by the installation engineer as a common group. A common group will automatically set if
all other areas of the system are set and will automatically unset if any one of the other areas is
unset.
Circuits
Each detector or sensor in the installation is allocated a unique circuit number. The installation
engineer will have programmed each circuit to respond in a certain way when the circuit is activated,
when the area is set and unset. The way in which the circuit is programmed to respond will depend on
the type of circuit and its location and purpose. If a circuit is faulty, the alarm response may be turned
off by an authorised user. This process is referred to as bypassing.
User, Set group and Circuit Identification
Each user, set group, circuit, concentrator and access control module can be programmed with a text
description.
User Codes
Each user of the system is identified by a unique code. This code can be a PIN code, an electronic
key or proximity card or fob. An electronic key can only be used on a keypad variant with an
electronic key interface. A proximity card or fob can only be used on a keypad variant with a proximity
interface. The default PIN code for user 2 is 0202. Throughout this manual user codes are only
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Operator Controls and Displays
System Keypads
2 x 16 character
LCD backlit display
Mains indicator
Optional electronic
key socket
The operator keypad unit incorporates a backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) comprising 2 lines of 16
characters, and a backlit keypad to gain access to the system and to perform all authorised user
functions. The backlighting will be turned on during the entry time, during code entry and while a user
is logged on. It may also be turned on using any button except and and turned off using the or
buttons. Keypads may be fitted with an electronic key socket or an internal proximity reader. The
keypad incorporates a mains power indicator. This indicator will flash if the system is operating on
standby battery power.
Electronic Keys
A user PIN code can be replaced by an electronic key. To use the facility at least one keypad in the
system must have the optional electronic key interface fitted. All Guardall electronic keys are
manufactured with a unique code and duplicate keys cannot be obtained. Spare or replacement keys
can be obtained from the installation company.
Keyswitch
As an alternative method of setting and unsetting, a simple On/Off keyswitch may be fitted to the
system.
Proximity Cards/Fobs
A user PIN code can be replaced by a proximity card or fob if the keypad is fitted with the optional
proximity reader. All Guardall proximity cards and fobs are manufactured with a unique code and
duplicate cards or fobs cannot be obtained. Spare or replacement cards or fobs can be obtained from
the installation company.
Dual User Code Operation
Where a higher level of security is required a keypad may have been programmed to require two user
codes to be entered before logging a user on to the system. Both user codes must be authorised and
are logged by the system. The authority of the second user code entered is used by the system. The
second user code must be entered within 2 minutes of the first user code.

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Using the System
The LCD keypad will normally display the time, date and company name. If a valid code is entered the
user menu will normally be displayed. The default manager code is 02021. Enter this code followed by
the button to log on.
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0 2 0 2 


05=Engineer
06=Code
07=User
08=Tel Number
10=Log-Full
11=Log-Cct
12=Log-User
13=Log-KP
14=Log-Date
15=Log-Alarm
20=Time
24=Holiday
25=Schedule
26=Group Text
28=Late Work
30=Bypass
32=Chime
52=Identify User
71=Copy User
89=Cct Status
=Confirm LogOff02=Set
04=Test
Enter the 2 digit code to select an option
Use the and buttons to change the displayed options
Press to move quickly through the menu.

The menu options shown are for a manager user on a system without access control. The actual
menu options available to a user will depend on the user authority, the system configuration and the
current system status. Refer to appendix A for details. Only 2 options are visible on the display but
any available option can be selected by entering the 2-digit code without viewing the actual option
number. Each menu option is discussed in detail in this manual. If no option is selected the user will
be automatically logged off after 2 minutes. If a chosen option is not available a reason will be
displayed. Refer to appendix D for details. Information about the system may be displayed when
logging on. Refer to appendix E for details.
Easy Set (PX18/34)
If your system is programmed with the easy set option then all PIN codes are 4 digits long and PIN
codes can be entered without confirming with the button. A proximity card or fob may still be used
in place of a PIN when easy set is programmed.
Help
When the main user menu is on display press the help button (?) to display information about the
system. There are 3 options.
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Option Description
Remote Service Select to connect to a remote service operator. Your alarm company may not
support this feature.
Contract The customer contract number is a 6-digit number programmed by the
installation engineer that uniquely identifies your system.
Product Info The product info option displays the control panel order code and firmware
version number and, if fitted the SmartDial version number.
An authorised user can change some of the system parameters. When changing an item the help
button can be used to display the allowed values.
Remote Service
Before using the remote service option you must obtain a number from your alarm company. When
you need to use the remote service, you will be prompted to enter this number, and the panel will dial
the alarm company. The alarm company will then be able to check the condition of your system and
identify and resolve problems.
02=Set
04=Test
?

Remote Service
Number _
0
Rmt.Serv-1
=Dial
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Service not available on
entered number


2=Product Info
0=Remote Service
1=Contract
1
You will now be logged off and
the system will now connect to
the remote service centre.
Incorrect Codes
If Easy Set is not programmed and an incorrect user code is entered, the incorrect code message will
be displayed for a few seconds or until another key is pressed. The installation engineer will have
programmed a limit on the number of incorrect code attempts that can be made. If more than the
programmed number of code attempts are made to enter a valid user code, the keypad will be locked
out and the display will show Out of Service for a period of 5 minutes. Any attempt to enter a user
code during the locked out period will extend the period by another 5 minutes.
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Enter- ****
02 0 2 
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Incorrect Code 12:00 Mon 27 Sep Out Of Service
5 Min.
Delay
Maximum Code
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Set Code-02
The system can be partitioned into a number of parts called set groups, each of which can be
individually set. The programmed user authority level must allow setting and the programmed user
area access will determine which set groups are available to a user.
Setting can be started by:
1. A user request on a keypad
2. A user activating a keyswitch
3. Automatically by a timer schedule
4. Remotely from a PC using the Guardall GuardStation software
5. A user request on an ACM Proximity Reader.
Setting modes include:
1. Instant, where setting is completed immediately
2. Timed, where setting is completed at the end of the programmed exit time
3. Exit point, where setting is completed by opening and closing the final exit circuit
4. Push button, where setting is completed by pushing the external PB circuits after opening and
closing the final exit circuit
Your installation engineer should advise which of the above options have been programmed on your
system.
Setting from a keypad
02=Set
04=Test
Workshop
Seconds Left-005
1=Workshop
2=Office 1
0 2
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Workshop
Setting
Workshop
Set
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Enter- ****
0 2 0 2 
Log on set programmed
Log on set programmed, one group available
and no problems or warnings to display
Exit time expired
Log off after set
not programmed
Log off after set
programmed
Keyswitch Setting
As an alternative to setting and unsetting from a keypad, your system may be fitted with an optional
keyswitch, which permits setting and unsetting of a group by operating a keyswitch. The keyswitch
may be configured for any set mode.

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Automatic Setting
The system may have been programmed by the installation engineer to automatically set all or parts
of the system according to a pre-programmed schedule. The schedule will have been programmed to
take into account the normal closing time, non-working days and holidays. The schedule may be
configured for any set mode.
Aborting The Setting Procedure
The setting procedure can be aborted at any time during the exit time by pressing on the keypad
that was used to start setting, logging on to any other keypad or turning a keyswitch to the unset
position.
Setting with Warnings
The system will automatically display any conditions that the user should be aware of before setting
the system. These conditions are described as set warnings and do not prohibit the user from setting
the system in the normal way.
Workshop
Seconds Left-005
1=Workshop
2=Office
1
Loading Door
Isolated
=Set

The set warnings include:
1. Bypassed circuit(s)
2. Circuit(s) on soak test has failed (a special circuit test mode set up
by the installation engineer)
3. Isolated circuit(s)
4. Line Fault (only when setting with telephone line fault is allowed)
5. Shunted circuit(s)
Easy Set
If easy set mode 1 is programmed then the system will start to part set when you log on. During the
part set exit time, if the exit door circuit is opened and closed, the system will full set. Pressing the
key during the setting time will cancel setting. If easy set mode 2 is programmed then the system
can be set without logging on to a keypad. Up to 8 parts can be set in this way (depends on the
control panel type). For example to set part 1 of your system from 1 + .The system can be set by
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Setting Faults
If the group cannot set a message will be displayed. This can occur at the start of setting or at the end
of the exit time depending on how your system is set up and when the fault occurs. If a fault occurs
during the exit time the exit tone will change to a warning tone. The external sounder may also have
been programmed by the installation engineer to activate in the event of a failure to set.
Workshop
Seconds Left-005
1=Workshop
2=Office
1

Cannot Set
Cct Fault
PIR in Hall
=Force Set After the setting fault(s) is displayed the force set
option may be presented (if programmed by the
installation engineer). The force set option will attempt
to automatically bypass all faults. The circuit(s) with
the fault must be programmed to allow bypass.
PIR in Hall
Bypassed
=Set

Setting Restrictions (PX 80/500)
The selected group is programmed with a set level and a lower level set group(s) has not been set. If
a user attempts to set a high level set group when a lower level is not set then a warning message will
be displayed.