Pyronix 256 User guide

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: ENGINEER MENU STRUCTURE ................................................................ 9
CHAPTER 2: QUICK FIND GUIDE .................................................................................. 12
2.1 COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................12
2.2 ENGINEER TEST FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................12
2.3 ADDRESSING /CONNECTING DEVICES ............................................................................12
2.4 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS ..................................................................................................12
2.5 TABLES .................................................................................................................................12
CHAPTER 3: THE ENGINEERS MENU........................................................................... 13
3.1 ENTERING THE ENGINEERS MENU ............................................................................................13
3.2 EXITING THE ENGINEER MENU..................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 4: SYSTEM OVERVIEW................................................................................. 14
4.1 PCX 26/SMS INPUT INFORMATION ...........................................................................................14
4.2 PCX 256 INPUT INFORMATION..................................................................................................14
4.3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................15
4.3.1 Inputs ...............................................................................................................................15
4.3.2 Programmable Outputs (PGM) ........................................................................................15
4.3.3 Keypads (PCX-LCD/UK) ..................................................................................................16
4.3.4 Tag Readers (PCX-PROX/INT & PCX-PROX/EXT) ........................................................16
4.3.5 Arm Points........................................................................................................................16
4.3.6 Partitions ..........................................................................................................................16
4.3.7 User Codes ......................................................................................................................16
4.3.8 Central Monitoring Options ..............................................................................................16
4.3.9 Other ................................................................................................................................17
4.4 DEFAULTS ............................................................................................................................18
CHAPTER 5: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION .................................................................. 22
5.1 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................22
5.2 WARRANTY..............................................................................................................................22
5.3 PCX SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................23
5.4 DEVICES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................24
5.4.1 Lightning Protection .........................................................................................................24
5.4.2 Code Guessing ................................................................................................................24
CHAPTER 6: SAFETY ..................................................................................................... 25
CHAPTER 7: INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 26
7.1 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) ..............................................................................26
7.2 MOUNTING PROCEDURE FOR THE PCX SYSTEM ........................................................................26
7.3 RESISTORS ..............................................................................................................................26
7.4 THE PCX PANEL LAYOUT ........................................................................................................27
7.5 BATTERY INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.......................................................................................27
7.6 MOUNTING PROCEDURE FOR DEVICES......................................................................................27
7.7 TAMPER SWITCH......................................................................................................................28
7.8 MAINS CONNECTION ................................................................................................................28
7.9 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................28
7.10 DIGI MODEM CARD.................................................................................................................28
7.11 EXPANDER CARD ...................................................................................................................28
7.12 ACCESS CONTROL AND GUARD TOUR EQUIPMENT .................................................................28
7.13 CABLING INFORMATION ..........................................................................................................29
7.13.1 Planning the Cable Routes ............................................................................................29
7.13.2 Screened Cable .............................................................................................................29
7.13.3 Wiring Specifications......................................................................................................29
CHAPTER 8: KEYPAD AND READER INDICATIONS.................................................... 30
8.1 THE PCX LCD KEYPAD (PCX-LCD/UK)..................................................................................30
8.2 THE INTERNAL READER (PCX-PROX/INT)...............................................................................32

8.3 THE EXTERNAL READER (PCX-PROX/EXT) ............................................................................ 33
CHAPTER 9: THE PCX DEVICES.................................................................................... 34
CHAPTER 10: NOTES ON THE PCX SYSTEM ...............................................................36
10.1 PARTITION /LEVEL ARM SYSTEM ........................................................................................... 36
10.1.1 PCX 26/SMS Level Arming............................................................................................ 36
10.1.2 PCX 256 Partition / Level Arming .................................................................................. 36
10.2 ARMING /DISARMING THE SYSTEM ........................................................................................ 36
10.2.1 Flexi Arm........................................................................................................................ 36
10.2.2 Intelligent Arming ........................................................................................................... 36
10.2.3 Force Arming The System ............................................................................................. 36
10.3 EMERGENCY ALARMS ............................................................................................................ 36
10.4 SHUNT INPUTS ....................................................................................................................... 36
10.5 THE MSX CARD AND THE DIGI MODEM CARD......................................................................... 37
10.6 GRADE 3MASK DETECTORS .................................................................................................. 37
10.7 REMOTE SIGNALLING............................................................................................................. 37
10.7.1 ARC Signalling Using The Digi-Modem Card ................................................................ 37
10.7.2 Using A Communication Loom ...................................................................................... 37
10.7.3 Partition Signalling ......................................................................................................... 37
10.7.4 Functionality................................................................................................................... 37
10.7.5 Sequential Confirmation Signalling................................................................................ 38
10.8 TERMINOLOGY ....................................................................................................................... 39
CHAPTER 11: THE MASTER MANAGER MENU............................................................ 40
CHAPTER 12: POWERING UP & KEYPAD OPERATIONS ............................................41
12.1 INITIAL POWER UP................................................................................................................. 41
12.2 NOTES ON ADDRESSING KEYPADS ......................................................................................... 41
12.3 TESTING THE KEYPAD ........................................................................................................... 41
12.4 TEXT PROGRAMMING ............................................................................................................. 42
12.5 ARM /DISARM SYSTEM .......................................................................................................... 42
12.6 FORCED ARM ON INPUTS ....................................................................................................... 43
CHAPTER 13: THE ENGINEER FUNCTIONS .................................................................44
13.1 NVM RESET .......................................................................................................................... 44
13.2 INHIBIT FIRE/HU .................................................................................................................... 45
13.3 SOFTWARE REVISION............................................................................................................. 46
13.4 CHOOSE MODE...................................................................................................................... 46
13.4.1 The End of Line Range.................................................................................................. 46
13.4.2 SEOL or DEOL .............................................................................................................. 46
13.4.3 Input Response Time..................................................................................................... 46
13.4.4 Input XDF....................................................................................................................... 46
13.5 INSTALL RIX.......................................................................................................................... 48
13.6 CHANGE INPUTS .................................................................................................................... 49
13.6.1 Input Types .................................................................................................................... 49
13.6.2 Entry Shock Input Type (21) .......................................................................................... 50
13.6.3 Creating a Common Partition ........................................................................................ 51
13.6.4 Input Attributes............................................................................................................... 51
13.6.5 Shunt Inputs................................................................................................................... 55
13.7 ASSIGN KEYPADS/READERS .................................................................................................. 59
13.7.1 Reader Is: ...................................................................................................................... 59
13.7.2 Arm Point Arms.............................................................................................................. 59
13.7.3 Arm Point Disarms......................................................................................................... 59
13.7.4 Arm Point In ................................................................................................................... 59
13.7.5 Access Control............................................................................................................... 62
13.8 SYSTEM DISPLAYS................................................................................................................. 64
13.8.1 Partition Texts................................................................................................................ 64
13.8.2 Sign On Message ..........................................................................................................64
13.8.3 Site Name ...................................................................................................................... 64
13.8.4 Display When Arm .........................................................................................................64
13.9 CHANGE TIMERS.................................................................................................................... 65

13.10 SET TIME AND DATE.............................................................................................................66
13.11 EXIT MODES ........................................................................................................................67
13.11.1 Timed ...........................................................................................................................67
13.11.2 Final Door.....................................................................................................................67
13.11.3 Timed/Final ..................................................................................................................67
13.11.4 PTS (Push To Set).......................................................................................................67
13.12 CHANGE CODES (DURESS/GUARD ONLY).............................................................................68
13.12.1 Code Types and Numbers. ..........................................................................................68
13.12.2 User Types...................................................................................................................68
13.12.3 User Arm Options.........................................................................................................68
13.12.4 Flexi Arm......................................................................................................................69
13.13 VOLUME CONTROL...............................................................................................................72
13.13.1 Code Stops Sound.......................................................................................................72
13.13.2 E / E Keypads Only......................................................................................................72
13.13.3 Alert Kps Only ..............................................................................................................72
13.14 ALARM RESPONSE...............................................................................................................73
13.14.1 Silent 1st Alarm.............................................................................................................73
13.14.2 Disable Confirm On Entry ............................................................................................73
13.14.3 Inputs to Confirm After Entry........................................................................................73
13.14.4 Alarm Starts / Stops (Alarm Responses) .....................................................................73
13.15 CHANGE OUTPUTS ...............................................................................................................75
13.15.1 PGM Output Types ......................................................................................................75
13.15.2 STU / ATE Pin Outputs (Defaults)................................................................................78
13.15.3 Digi Channel Outputs...................................................................................................78
13.15.4 PCX-PROX/EXT PGM Output .....................................................................................78
13.15.5 The ‘Follow Input’ PGM................................................................................................81
13.16 INTELLIGENT ARM ................................................................................................................82
13.16.1 Intelligent Arm for User Level Arming ..........................................................................82
13.16.2 Intelligent Arm for Partition systems.............................................................................82
13.17 SITE OPTIONS ......................................................................................................................83
13.17.1 Site Option Types.........................................................................................................83
13.18 ENGINEER RESET OPTIONS ..................................................................................................85
13.19 REVIEW LOGS......................................................................................................................86
13.19.1 Log Entries...................................................................................................................86
13.19.2 Code Identification .......................................................................................................86
13.19.3 Fault Codes (Device Fail).............................................................................................86
13.20 ENGINEER TESTS .................................................................................................................87
13.20.1 Sounds To Play............................................................................................................87
13.20.2 Walk Test .....................................................................................................................87
13.20.3 Test Control..................................................................................................................88
13.20.4 Test Bell .......................................................................................................................88
13.20.5 Do Battery Load Test ...................................................................................................88
13.20.6 Test PGMs ...................................................................................................................88
13.20.7 Test PHC Communications..........................................................................................88
13.21 DIAGNOSTICS.......................................................................................................................92
13.22 SET UP DOWNLOADING ........................................................................................................94
13.22.1 Download By................................................................................................................94
13.22.2 Security Mode ..............................................................................................................94
13.22.3 Telephone Line ............................................................................................................94
13.22.4 ARM / Modem Telephone Number ..............................................................................94
13.23 PROGRAMME DIGI /SMS? ..................................................................................................97
13.23.1 Programming Fast Format ...........................................................................................97
13.23.2 Programming Contact ID............................................................................................101
13.23.3 Programming SMS Texts...........................................................................................105
13.24 PABX TELEPHONE SYSTEMS .............................................................................................106
13.25 DIAL OUT MENU.................................................................................................................109
13.25.1 Dial Out Menu on the PCX 26/SMS ...........................................................................109
CHAPTER 14: THE DIGI MODEM CARD ...................................................................... 110
14.1 FITTING THE DIGI-MODEM CARD TO THE END STATION..........................................................110

14.2 PSTN WIRING ..................................................................................................................... 111
14.3 PROGRAMMING THE UNIT ..................................................................................................... 111
14.4 INITIALISATION..................................................................................................................... 111
CHAPTER 15: SYSTEM EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT...................................... 112
15.1 INSERTING THE MSX CARD .................................................................................................. 112
15.2 ADDITIONAL FACILITIES WITH MSX CARDS........................................................................... 112
15.2.1 RS-232 Connection ..................................................................................................... 112
15.2.2 Outputs (PGMs)........................................................................................................... 112
15.2.3 Output (PGM) Types.................................................................................................... 112
CHAPTER 16: THE RADIO EXPANDER........................................................................ 113
16.1 THE RADIO EXPANDER......................................................................................................... 113
16.2 THE RADIO PIR DETECTOR .................................................................................................. 113
16.3 THE RADIO DOOR CONTACT ................................................................................................ 113
16.4 ADDRESSING THE RADIO EXPANDER .................................................................................... 114
16.5 ASSIGNING RADIO DETECTORS ............................................................................................ 114
16.6 DELETING RADIO DETECTORS.............................................................................................. 114
16.7 DISPLAY THE SIGNAL STRENGTH.......................................................................................... 114
16.8 ASSIGNING REPEATERS TO THE RADIO EXPANDER ............................................................... 115
16.9 SUPERVISION TIME .............................................................................................................. 115
16.10 PROBLEM SOLVING............................................................................................................ 115
16.11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................ 115
CHAPTER 17: WIRING DIAGRAMS .............................................................................. 116
17.1 PCX 26/SMS AND PCX 256 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT ........................................... 116
17.1.1 Relay Terminals:.......................................................................................................... 116
17.2 IMPORTANT NOTES ON CONNECTIONS ....................................................................... 117
17.2.1 Terminals ..................................................................................................................... 117
17.2.2 470 ohm resistor .......................................................................................................... 117
17.2.3 Notes on wiring extra devices...................................................................................... 117
17.2.4 Resistor Values............................................................................................................ 117
17.3 POWER SUPPLY WIRING ...................................................................................................... 118
17.4 TELEPHONE LINE WIRING..................................................................................................... 118
17.5 STU/ATE AND RS232 CONNECTIONS .................................................................................. 119
17.5.1 RS232 Connector ........................................................................................................ 119
17.5.2 Connecting the Communication Loom......................................................................... 119
17.5.3 STU/ATE Output Pins.................................................................................................. 120
17.5.4 STU/ATE Plug-On Loom Diagram............................................................................... 120
17.5.5 STU/ATE 14 Pin Connector Diagram .......................................................................... 120
17.6 KEYPADS WIRING (PCX-LCD/UK)....................................................................................... 121
17.6.1 Connecting the PCX-LCD/UK...................................................................................... 121
17.6.2 Addressing the PCX-LCD/UK ...................................................................................... 121
17.7 TAG READER WIRING (PCX-PROX/INT).............................................................................. 122
17.7.1 Connecting the PCX-PROX/INT .................................................................................. 122
17.7.2 Addressing the PCX-PROX/INT .................................................................................. 122
17.8 EXTERNAL TAG READER (PCX-PROX/EXT)........................................................................ 123
17.8.1 Connecting the PCX-PROX/EXT................................................................................. 123
17.8.2 Programming the RED LED to follow a PGM .............................................................. 123
17.8.3 Addressing a PCX-PROX/EXT .................................................................................... 124
17.9 REMOTE INPUT EXPANDER (PCX-RIX8) ............................................................................... 125
17.9.1 Connecting the PCX-RIX8 ........................................................................................... 125
17.9.2 PCX-RIX8 Terminals ................................................................................................... 125
17.9.3 Addressing the PCX-RIX8 ........................................................................................... 126
17.10 REMOTE INPUT EXPANDER (PCX-RIX8+/PSU)................................................................... 127
17.10.1 Connecting the PCX-RIX8+/PSU............................................................................... 127
17.10.2 Addressing a PCX-RIX8+/PSU.................................................................................. 128
17.11 CONNECTING THE RADIO EXPANDER .................................................................................. 129
17.11.1 Addressing the Radio Expander ................................................................................ 129
17.12 REMOTE OUTPUT EXPANDER (PCX-ROX16R &PCX-ROX16R/PSU) ............................... 130
17.12.1 Connecting a PCX-ROX16R...................................................................................... 130

17.12.2 Connecting a PCX-ROX16R/PSU..............................................................................131
17.12.3 Terminals of the PCX-ROX16R .................................................................................132
17.12.4 Addressing the PCX-ROX16R ...................................................................................132
17.13 INPUT CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................133
17.13.1 Single End of Line (SEOL) Wiring..............................................................................133
17.13.2 Double End of Line (DEOL) Wiring ............................................................................134
17.13.3 Connecting Series Door Contacts to One Input .........................................................135
17.13.4 Grade 3 Configuration Using An Anti Mask Detector To A Single Input ....................136
17.13.5 Configuration of Shunt Inputs.....................................................................................137
17.14 ACCESS CONTROL (PCX-ACCESS) ..................................................................................138
17.14.1 Connecting the PCX-ACCESS System......................................................................140
17.14.2 Addressing the PCX-ACCESS...................................................................................140
17.15 PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUTS WIRING....................................................................................141
17.15.1 Belle Connection........................................................................................................141
17.15.2 Decibell Connection ...................................................................................................141
17.15.3 Twin Alert Internal Sounder Connection ....................................................................142
17.15.4 Internal Speaker Connection......................................................................................142
APPENDIX A: FAULTS ............................................................................................... 143
Device Fail.................................................................................................................................................. 143
Fault Indications ......................................................................................................................................... 143
APPENDIX B: INPUT TYPES...................................................................................... 146
Input Types................................................................................................................................................. 148
Input Attributes ........................................................................................................................................... 149
APPENDIX C: OUTPUT TYPES.................................................................................. 150
APPENDIX D: USER / ENGINEER OPERATIONS ..................................................... 153
Anti Code / Engineer Reset........................................................................................................................ 153
Chime Function .......................................................................................................................................... 154
Omitting Inputs ........................................................................................................................................... 154
Hold up Alarm............................................................................................................................................. 155
APPENDIX E: MASTER MANAGER MENU ............................................................... 156
Set Date & Time ......................................................................................................................................... 156
Omit Inputs ................................................................................................................................................. 156
Change Codes ........................................................................................................................................... 156
Deleting a User Code................................................................................................................................. 157
Review Logs............................................................................................................................................... 158
Phonebook ................................................................................................................................................. 159
Walk Test ................................................................................................................................................... 159
Bell Test ..................................................................................................................................................... 159
Test PHC Communications........................................................................................................................ 160
Dial Out Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 160
Allow Engineer Menu ................................................................................................................................. 161
Block Remote Arm ..................................................................................................................................... 161
Block UDL .................................................................................................................................................. 161
Enter Anti-Code.......................................................................................................................................... 161
Exit Manager Mode .................................................................................................................................... 161
APPENDIX F: CONTACT DETAILS............................................................................ 162
APPENDIX G: INDEX .................................................................................................. 163

PCX SMS AND PCX 256 SYSTEM MANUAL
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CHAPTER 1: ENGINEER MENU STRUCTURE
MENU Sub-Menu Page:
INHIBIT FIRE/HU? Inhibit Fire/HU Page: 45
SOFTWARE REVISION? Page: 46
CHOOSE MODE? EOL Range* Page: 47
EOL Mode Page: 47
Input Response Page: 47
Input XDF Page: 47
INSTALL RIX? RIX Address Page: 48
RIX Installed Page: 48
CHANGE INPUTS? Input Page: 52
ASSIGN KEYPADS/READERS? Address Page: 60
Type Page: 60
Default Level / Arming Points Page: 60
Arm Point Name Page: 60
SYSTEM DISPLAYS? Partition Text Page: 64
Sign On Message Page: 64
Site Name Page: 64
Display When Armed* Page: 64
CHANGE TIMERS? Partition Entry Time Page: 66
Partition Exit Time Page: 66
Partition Bell Time Page: 66
Confirm Time Page: 66
Bell Delay Page: 66
Strobe Time Page: 66
Re-Arm No. Page: 66
AC Signal Delay Page: 66
Speaker Page: 66
Final Exit Delay Page: 66
Double Knock Page: 66
Pre-Alarm Page: 66
Line Fault Page: 66
Arm Fail Page: 66
Guard Code Alarm Page: 66
Fire Bell Time Page: 66
Input NAT Days* Page: 66
Input NAT Hours* Page: 66
SET DATE & TIME? Year (00-99) Page: 66
Month (1-12) Page: 66
Day (1-31) Page: 67
Hours (0-23) Page: 67
Minutes (0-59) Page: 67
EXIT MODES? Partition Exit Mode Page: 67

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MENU Sub-Menu Page:
CHANGE CODES? 5 Digit Pins?* Page: 69
Change Duress Codes? Page: 69
Change Master Manager Code? Page: 70
Change Engineer Code? Page: 71
VOLUME CONTROL? Partition Entry Page: 72
Partition Exit Page: 72
Alarm Page: 72
Code Stops Sound Page: 72
E/E Keypads Only Page: 73
Alert KPs Only Page: 73
ALARM RESPONSE? Silent 1st Alarm Page: 74
Disable Confirm Page: 74
Inputs to Confrm Page: 74
Part’n Starts Page: 74
Part’n Stops Page: 75
Fire Starts At Page: 75
Fire Stops At Page: 75
Gas Starts At Page: 75
Gas Stops At Page: 75
HU Starts At Page: 75
HU Stops At Page: 75
Disarm Starts Page: 75
Disarm Stops Page: 75
CHANGE OUTPUTS? Endstation PGMs? Page: 79
RIX PGMs? Page: 79
ROX Module PGMs? Page: 80
Keypad PGMs? Page: 80
Reader PGMs? Page: 80
INTELLIGENT ARM? Intelligent Page: 83
SITE OPTIONS? Arm With Fault Page: 84
Arm With Tamper+ Page: 84
Arm With ATS Fault Page: 84
Arm Part TFault* Page: 84
Arm Fail = Alarm Page: 84
Do Bat Load Test Page: 84
Part Misoperate* Page: 84
Strobe Confirm Page: 84
Re-Arm Omits Page: 84
Confirmed When Page: 84
Set Force Arm* Page: 84
Restrict PIN Use Page: 84
Invert ATE O/Ps Page: 84
Common Exit Mode* Page: 84
Flexi Unset Page: 84
2 Key HU Page: 84

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MENU Sub-Menu Page:
ATE Inputs Page: 84
ENGINEER RESTORE OPTIONS? Eng Restore Int Page: 85
Eng Restore HU Page: 85
Eng Restore Tamp Page: 85
Eng Restore Soak Page: 85
Eng Restore Conf Page: 85
Eng Restore Faults Page: 85
Anti-code Restore Page: 85
REVIEW LOGS? Panel Log? Page: 87
Access Log?* Page: 87
ENGINEER TESTS? Walk Test? Page: 89
Test Control? Page: 89
Test Bell? Page: 90
Do Battery Load Test? Page: 90
Test PGMs? Page: 91
Test PHC Communications? Page: 91
DIAGNOSTICS? View PSU? Page: 92
View Inputs? Page: 93
Calibration? Page: 94
SET UP DOWNLOADING? Download By Page: 95
PROGRAM DIGI/SMS? Program Digi/SMS Calls? Page: 98
Program Digi Channels? Page: 98
Program SMS details? Page: 100
3 Way Calling Page: 100
DIAL OUT MENU? Select PC To dial* Page: 109
Calling Remote PC* Page: 109
Select Operation* Page: 109
NVM RESET? [ ] Page: 44
EXIT ENGINEER MODE? Page: 13
*These functions are not available on the PCX 26/SMS

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CHAPTER 2: QUICK FIND GUIDE
2.1 COMMUNICATION
Function Description Pages
PROGRAM DIGI/SMS? Programming of telephone numbers, Digi channels and SMS
details. Page: 97
ENGINEER RESTORE
OPTIONS? Anti code and Engineer resets after alarms Page: 85
SET UP DOWNLOADING? Makes the system available for upload/download via a
modem or RS232 lead. Page: 94
DIAL OUT MENU? Makes the system dial to a PC. Page: 109
ALARM RESPONSE? Disable Confirm on Entry, Inputs to Confirm Page: 73
SITE OPTIONS? ATE Inputs Page: 83
2.2 ENGINEER TEST FUNCTIONS
Function Description Pages
ENGINEER TESTS? Walk Test, PGM test, PHC Communications Test Page: 87
DIAGNOSTICS? Readings of the PSU, Input Resistances, etc. Page: 92
2.3 ADDRESSING / CONNECTING DEVICES
Function Description Pages
ASSIGN
KEYPADS/READERS? Address Keypads, Readers, Access Control Page: 59
INSTALL RIX? Address Remote Input Expanders Page: 48
CHANGE OUTPUTS? Address Remote Output Expanders Page: 75
WIRING DIAGRAMS Wiring diagrams of all PCX components Page: 113
2.4 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
Function Description Pages
CHANGE INPUTS? Programs input types, attributes etc Page: 49
CHANGE OUTPUTS? Programs output types Page: 75
CHANGE TIMERS? Programs bell time, confirm time, entry/exit time, bell delay
etc. Page: 65
CHANGE CODES? Programs Duress, Manager & Engineer codes. For user
please see page: 40 Page: 68
THE RADIO EXPANDER Addressing up the radio expander, Assigning and deleting
detectors Page: 113
2.5 TABLES
Function Description Pages
FAULTS / DEVICE FAIL Fault descriptions Page: 143
INPUT TYPES Table of all the input types available Page: 148
OUTPUT TYPES Table of all the output types available Page: 150
USER / ENGINEER
OPERATIONS Details of user / engineer operations in day mode. Page: 153
MASTER MANAGER MENU Details of the master manager functions Page: 156

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CHAPTER 3: THE ENGINEERS MENU
In order to program system configurations from the keypad, you must be in the Engineer Menu. The panel
will enter the Engineering Menu after entering a valid engineer code when the panel is in a disarmed state.
Whilst in Engineer Mode all tamper alarms (including case tamper), will be disabled.
3.1 Entering The Engineers Menu
NOTE: You will not be able to access Engineers Mode if partitions or arm levels are armed. The
system must be fully disarmed in order to gain access to the Engineer Menu.
¾Enter the Engineer Code (default 9999).
¾Any active faults will be shown. Press
thePkey.
¾“ARM / DISARM SYSTEM?” will be displayed
¾Press thePkey
¾“FORCE ARM ON 1st INPUT[01]” will be
displayed
¾Press thePkey
¾“ENTER CODE” will be displayed
¾Enter the Engineers code (default 9999)
¾“INHIBIT FIRE/HU?” will be displayed indicating
that Engineers Mode has been entered.
Once you are in the Engineer Menu, a high pitch tone will be generated regularly to remind you that you are
still in the Engineer Menu.
3.2 Exiting The Engineer Menu
On completion of programming, the system can be returned back to normal mode by:
METHOD ONE
¾Use the scroll keys: ^and !to scroll to
“EXIT ENGINEERS MODE”
¾Press the Okey
¾You will be returned to day mode
METHOD TWO
¾When the display shows any main menu item (i.e.
an item shown in capitals) press the kkey, you
will be returned to day mode.
Please see page: 143, for all fault codes that may appear when exiting the Engineers menu.

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CHAPTER 4: SYSTEM OVERVIEW
This manual supports the following panels: PCX 26/SMS and the PCX 256.
4.1 PCX 26/SMS Input Information
The PCX 26/SMS consists of the following components:
¾PCX 8 Input Expander
¾PCX LCD Keypad
Location Inputs Location Inputs
Control Panel 1 – 8 RIX 01 17 – 24
RIX 00 9 – 16 Keypad/Reader 00 25 – 26
4.2 PCX 256 Input Information
The PCX 256 consists of the following components:
¾MSX Card
¾PCX 8 Input Expander
¾PCX LCD Keypad
Location Inputs Location Inputs
Control Panel 1 – 8 RIX 18 153 – 160
RIX 00 9 – 16 RIX 19 161 – 168
RIX 01 17 – 24 RIX 20 169 – 176
RIX 02 25 – 32 RIX 21 177 – 184
RIX 03 33 – 40 RIX 22 185 – 192
RIX 04 41 – 48 RIX 23 193 – 200
RIX 05 49 – 56 RIX 24 201 – 208
RIX 06 57 – 64 RIX 25 209 – 216
RIX 07 65 – 72 RIX 26 217 – 224
RIX 08 73 – 80 RIX 27 225 – 232
RIX 09 81 – 88 RIX 28 233 – 240
RIX 10 89 – 96 Keypad/Reader 00 241 – 242
RIX 11 97 – 104 Keypad/Reader 01 243 – 244
RIX 12 105 – 112 Keypad/Reader 02 245 – 246
RIX 13 113 – 120 Keypad/Reader 03 247 – 248
RIX 14 121 – 128 Keypad/Reader 04 249 – 250
RIX 15 129 – 136 Keypad/Reader 05 250 – 252
RIX 16 137 – 144 Keypad/Reader 06 253 – 254
RIX 17 145 – 152 Keypad/Reader 07 255 – 256

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4.3 System Overview
4.3.1 Inputs
Inputs on Main Board PCX 26/SMS /
PCX 256 8 fully programmable inputs
Input Expander PCX-RIX PCX 26/SMS /
PCX 256 8 fully programmable inputs
PCX 26/SMS 26 inputs using 2 x PCX RIXs & 1 PCX Keypad
Maximum Inputs Capacity PCX 256 256 inputs using 29 x PCX RIXs & 8 PCX Keypads
Input Configurations PCX 26/SMS /
PCX 256 DEOL, SEOL
PCX 26/SMS Digi Modem Card
Panel Additions/Expansion PCX 256 Digi Modem Card, Expansion Card
Input Types PCX 26/SMS
Unused, Fire, Gas, HU, Silent HU, Tamper, Immediate,
Entry/Exit, Access, A (Part EE), EE (Part A), PTS,
Switcher, 24 Hour, Fault, Closure Supervision, Keyswitch
Latched, Entry Shock Input, Keyswitch Pulsed
PCX 256
Unused, Fire, Gas, HU, Silent HU, Tamper, Immediate,
Entry/Exit, Access, A (Part EE), EE (Part A), PTS,
Switcher, 24 Hour, Sub Part Control, Fault, Closure
Supervision, Shunt Input, Disarm Input, Keyswitch
Latched, Entry Shock Input, Keyswitch Pulsed
PCX 26/SMS Chime, Omittable, Double Knock, Dual Trip, Normally
Open, Confirm Group.
Input Attributes
PCX 256
Chime, Omittable, Double Knock, Dual Trip, Normally
Open, Monitor Activity, Special Logged, Paired Input,
Confirm Group.
4.3.2 Programmable Outputs (PGM)
PGM Outputs On-Board PCX 26/SMS / 256 PGM1, PGM2: Relay (NC,C, NO), Speaker Output,
PGM4, PGM5: Transistor (Active High, Low)
Output Expander PCX 26/SMS / 256 PCX Remote Output Expander 16 Way Relay Outputs.
(PCXROX16R or PCXROX16R/PSU)
PCX 26/SMS 20 (4 on board + 1 ROX)
Note: PGMs also on RKPs, RIXs and Readers.
Maximum PGM Outputs
PCX 256 132 (4 on board + 8 ROXs)
Note: PGMs also on RKPs, RIXs and Readers.
PGM
Types
PCX
26/SMS
Not Used, Fire, Hold Up Any, Intruder Any, Misoperation Any (Abort), Confirmed
Any, Tamper Any, Duress, HU Device Any, Gas, Arm Fail, Entry Deviation,
Secure Intruder Any, Bell Any, Strobe Any, Omit Rearm Any, Unconfirmed Any,
Exit Starts Any, Final Arm Any, Strobe Set Fail, Keyswitch Unset, Entry/Exit,
Lights, Reset 1 (Viper Reset), Reset 2 (Viper Arm/Disarm), PIR Latch 1, PIR
Latch 2, Mains Good, Follow Test, Off During Test, Telephone Line Fault, AC
Fail, Battery Faults, Low Volts, Global Fault 1, Global Fault 2, Guard Code
Used, Engineer Access, Initialise Digi, Test ATS.

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PCX 256
Fire, Hold Up Any, Intruder Any, Final Arm Any, Misoperation Any (Abort),
Confirmed Any, Tamper Any, Duress, HU Device Any, Gas, Arm Fail, Entry
Deviation, Secure Intruder Any, Bell Any, Strobe Any, Omit Rearm Any,
Unconfirmed Any, Can All Arm, Exit Starts All, Exit Starts Any, Final Arm Any,
Strobe Set Fail, Keyswitch Disarm, Entry, Exit, Entry/Exit, Lights, Follow Input,
Shunt Fault, Reset 1 (Viper Reset), Reset 2 (Viper Arm/Disarm), PIR Latch 1,
PIR Latch 2, Mains Good, Detr Indn Enable, Follow Test, Off During Test,
Telephone Line Fault, AC Fail, Battery Faults, Low Volts, Global Fault 1, Global
Fault 2, German Relay, Guard Code Used, Engineer Access, Initialise Digi, Test
ATE/GSM, Test ATS, Timer, Calendar, Follow Input.
4.3.3 Keypads (PCX-LCD/UK)
Type LCD with integral tag reader. 32 character
Maximum Number of PCX 26/SMS 4 keypads
Keypads PCX 256 16 Keypads
4.3.4 Tag Readers (PCX-PROX/INT & PCX-PROX/EXT)
Types Internal Tag Reader with 2 inputs & 2 outputs
External Prox Reader with 1 input
Maximum Number of PCX 26/SMS 3 Tag Readers
Readers PCX 256 15 Internal Readers / 7 External Readers
4.3.5 Arm Points
Maximum Number of PCX 26/SMS 4 Arm Points
Arm Points PCX 256 30 Arm Points
4.3.6 Partitions
PCX 26/SMS 4 Arm Modes
Number of Partitions/ Arm
Modes PCX 256 14 Partitions or 14 Arm Modes
Arming Options Timed Exit, Final Exit, Timed/Final, Push to set,
PCX 26/SMS
Entry Time, Exit Time, Bell Time, Confirm Time, Bell
Delay, Strobe Time, Re-Arm No, AC Signal Delay,
Speaker, Final Exit delay, Double Knock, Pre-Alarm, Line
Fault, Arm Fail, Guard Code Alarm, Fire Bell Time.
Timers
PCX 256
Entry Time, Exit Time, Bell Time, Confirm Time, Bell
Delay, Strobe Time, Re-Arm No, AC Signal Delay,
Speaker, Final Exit delay, Double Knock, Pre-Alarm, Line
Fault, Arm Fail, Guard Code Alarm, Fire Bell Time, Input
NAT days, Input NAT Hours.
4.3.7 User Codes
PCX 26/SMS 20 User Codes, 10 Duress Codes.
Number of User Codes PCX 256 500 User Codes, 20 Duress Codes.
User Code Attributes User Type, Partitions, Arm Options, Flexi Arm
4.3.8 Central Monitoring Options
PCX 26/SMS 4 numbers
Telephone Numbers PCX 256 4 primary numbers and 4 auxillary

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Communication Protocols Fast Format, SIA Level 1, SIA DK, Contact ID, SMS
Group Reporting to CMS Redials, Time Out, Stop on Success, Test Calls, Low
Battery Report.
Content Types for Contact ID & SMS
Arm, Disarm, Special Disarm, Arm Fail, Alarm, First alarm,
Alarm Silenced, Confirmed, LoTechFault, HiTechFault,
Tech Info, Manager Info, Engineer Info, AccessC Alarm,
AccessC Info, Accessc Ref, SL SwitchON, SL SwitchOFF,
SL OtherOn, SLOtherOff, Sub-partitions Set, Sub-partitions
Unset, Sub-partitions Alarm, Input omitted, Input restore,
Test Call, Mains fail, Emergency input, Emergency restore,
Tamper input, First tamper input, Tamp Input Restore
Telephone Line Monitoring Yes
Digital Communicator Analogue Line and Digi Modem Card.
4.3.9 Other
Software Support
UDL Programming software. Equipment needed:
Direct Dial: PCX RS232 lead
Remotely: Modem
PCX 26/SMS 300
Memory Event Log PCX 256 3000

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4.4 DEFAULTS
Functions/Parameters Default Setting
CODES PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
Engineer Code 9999 9999
User Code 1234 1234
Manager Code 5678 5678
CHOOSE MODE PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
EOL Range - 4k7 Range
EOL Mode DEOL DEOL
Input Response 400 400
Input XDF Normal Normal
INSTALL RIX PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
RIX Installed All addresses disabled All addresses disabled
CHANGE INPUTS PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
All Input Types Unused Unused
Input Partitions A A
Input Partition Any Any
Chime No No
Omittable No No
Double Knock No No
Dual Trip No No
Normally Open No No
Monitor Activity - No
Special Log - No
Paired Input - No
Confirm Group 00 00
Input Name Input ### (Text String) Input ### (Text String)
ASSIGN KEYPADS/READERS PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
Address 00 Keypad Keypad
All other addresses Not Used Not Used
Arm Point Arms - 0123456789ABCD
Arm Point Disarms - 0123456789ABCD
Arm Point In - A
Default Level A -
Arm Point Name Device ## (Text String) Device ## (Text String)
SYSTEM DISPLAYS PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
Partition Text Partition # (Text String) Partition # (Text String)
Full Partition Text - Full (Text String)
Sign On Message PCX 26.V5.e (Text String) PCX 256.V5.e (Text String)
Site Name _ (Text String) _ (Text String)
Display When Arm - No
CHANGE TIMERS PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
Entry Time 30 seconds (All partitions) 30 seconds (All partitions)
Exit Time 30 seconds (All partitions) 30 seconds (All partitions)
Bell Time 15 minutes 15 minutes
Confirm Time 30 minutes 30 minutes
Bell Delay Zero minutes Zero minutes
Strobe Time Zero minutes Zero minutes
Re-Arm No. 3 3
AC Signal Delay 40 minutes 60 minutes
Speaker Zero seconds Zero seconds
Final Exit Delay 5 seconds 5 seconds
Double Knock 10 seconds 10 seconds

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Functions/Parameters Default Setting
Pre-Alarm 30 seconds 30 seconds
Line Fault 20 seconds 20 seconds
Arm Fail 40 seconds 40 seconds
Guard Code Alarm 3 minutes 3 minutes
Fire Bell Time 99 minutes 99 minutes
Input NAT days - 14
Input NAT hours - Zero
EXIT MODES PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
All Partition Exit Modes Timed Timed
CHANGE CODES PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
5 Digit Pins - Yes
Change Duress Codes None None
Change Master Manager Code 5678 5678
Change Engineer Code 9999 9999
VOLUME CONTROL PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
Partition Entry 4 4
Partition Exit 4 4
Alarm 7 7
Fire 7 7
Tamper 6 6
Disarmed 6 6
Chime 3 3
Intelligent Arm 3 3
Code Stops Sound Yes Yes
E/E Keypads Only No No
Alert Kps Only Yes Yes
ALARM RESPONSE PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
Silent 1st Alarm Never Never
Disable Confirm On Entry No No
Inputs to Confirm After Entry 2 2
Partitions Starts Digi Digi
Partitions Stops Confirm Confirm
Fire/Gas/HU Starts at Digi Digi
Fire/Gas/HU Stops at Digi Digi
Disarm Starts Bells Only Bells Only
Disarm Stops Bells Only Bells Only
Start At - Digi
If Partition set - None
Start At - Digi
If Partition set - None
CHANGE OUTPUTS PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
Endstation Outputs PGM 1 PIR Latch 1 PIR Latch 1
Endstation Outputs PGM 2 Not Used Not Used
Endstation Outputs PGM 4 Strobe Any Strobe Any
Endstation Outputs PGM 5 Bells Any Bells Any
ATE Pin 1 Fire Fire
ATE Pin 2 HU Device Any HU Device Any
ATE Pin 3 Unconfirmed Any Unconfirmed Any
ATE Pin 4 Final Arm Any Final Arm Any
ATE Pin 5 Tamper Any Omit Re-arm Any
ATE Pin 6 Confirmed Any Tamper Any
ATE Pin 7 Omit Rearm Any Confirmed Any
ATE Pin 8 Global Fault 2 AC Fail

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Functions/Parameters Default Setting
ATE Pin 9 Global Fault 1 Global Fault 2
ATE Pin 10 Test ATS Test ATS
RIX PGMs All Not Used All Not Used
ROX Module PGMs All Not Used All Not Used
Keypad PGMs All Not Used All Not Used
Reader PGMs All Not Used All Not Used
INTELLIGENT ARM PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
Intelligent No No
SITE OPTIONS PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
Arm With Fault No Yes
Arm With Tamper+ No No
Arm With ATS Flt Yes Yes
Arm Part TFault - Yes
Arm Fail = Alarm No No
Do Battery Load Test No No
Part Misoperate No No
Strobe Confirm No No
Re-Arm Omits No No
Use Level Arm - No
Confirmed When Final Arm Final Arm
Autoset Force - No
Restrict PIN Use No Yes
Invert ATE O/Ps Yes Yes
Common Exit Mode - Yes
Flexi Unset No No
2 Key HU None None
ATE Inputs None None
ENGINEER RESTORE OPTIONS? PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
Engineer Restore Intruder No No
Engineer Restore HU No No
Engineer Restore Tamper No Yes
Engineer Restore Soak No No
Engineer Restore Confirmed No Yes
Engineer Restore Faults No Yes
Anti-code Restore No Yes
ENGINEER TESTS? PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
Sound To play - No Sound
SET UP DOWNLOADING? PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
Download by None None
(modem) Security Mode Auto-Answer Auto-Answer
Telephone Line Dedicated Dedicated
Number of Rings to Prime - 03
Modem Speed High High
Arm Tel No Blank Blank
Modem Tel No Blank Blank
Signal Alarms - No
Signal Faults - No
Signal Open/Close - No
Signal Access C - No
PROGRAMME DIGI/SMS? PCX 26/SMS PCX 256
Disable Digi/SMS Yes Yes
Active No No
Choose Format Fast 4.8.1 Fast 4.8.1