PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Contents CONTENTS ....................................2 INTRODUCTION ..................................5 .....................................5 VENT & S .................................5 REAS ROUPS ....................................5 IRCUITS ......................6 ET GROUP AND IRCUIT DENTIFICATION ...................................6 ODES OPERATOR CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS ........................6 ................................6 YSTEM EYPADS Electronic Keys................................7 Proximity Tokens................................7 ...................................7 EYSWITCH...
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PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C SCHEDULE (PX80 & 500)..............................39 SET GROUP ................................... 39 BYPASS....................................40 KEYPAD OFF..................................40 CHIME..................................... 40 ..................................41 RINT ..................................41 RINT ACCESS FEATURES ................................42 ..........................42 ECURITY YSTEM NTEGRATION ....................................43 ..................................43 ELETE ...................................43 DENTIFY ..................................43...
Event Log The system incorporates an event log capable of recording the at least 250 events. The actual number of event stored is dependent on the panel type as shown in the table. Feature PX18 PX34 PX80 PX500 Security event log...
Operator Controls and Displays System Keypads 2 x 16 character LCD backlit display 12:00 Mon 20 Dec Guardall 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.
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.
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Menu Format The user menu shown has all possible options available. The actual User Menu options available to a user will depend on the user authority, the system configuration and the current system status. 01=Unset Only 2 options will be visible on the display but all available options can 02=Set...
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Invalid User Codes 12:00 Mon 27 Sep If an incorrect user code is entered, the incorrect code message will be Incorrect Code displayed for 4 seconds or until another key is pressed. 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.
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Not Available Message Where Used No Authority User tries to select an option that is not allowed with their programmed authority level. No Set Area User selects unset when all areas that can be unset from the keypad are already unset.
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Help The system will display context sensitive help for menu and programming options. When the main menu is on display press the help button (?) to display information about the system. 02=Set The normal log on menu 05=Eng Press the ? button to display the customer help menu.
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Message Reason Alarm Abort User logs on within the alarm abort period (programmable option) Setting Stopped User logs on during the setting exit period Group Unset A group(s) is set and is programmed to automatically unset when a user logs on. Cannot Set The system cannot set, the reason(s) will then be displayed.
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PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C If automatic logon/unset is not configured then choose the unset option manually. - 15 -...
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C 01=Unset Press 01 to unset 05=Eng If more than 1 authorised group is set then the available options will be displayed. 1=Workshop Choose the group to unset. 2=Office The keypad may be configured to automatically log the user off from the system after unset. Unsetting from a keyswitch To unset an area from a keyswitch, turn the keyswitch to the unset position.
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 Access module Proximity Reader. Setting modes include: 1.
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C 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.
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C 4=Force Set Press the 4 button to try to force set. If the circuits in fault can be bypassed then the system will report the bypassed circuits and then prompt the user to confirm setting. Failure to Set after Exit Time If the group fails to set at the end of the exit period, the exit tone will change to warn the user that the system has not set.
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Code-03 Reset The resetting method programmed by the alarm company engineer for each area and the system will depend on the particular security requirements of the area or system. There are 3 types of reset: 1.
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Code-04 Test Each area of the system can be tested individually or all areas can be tested at the same time. The test time is limited to 1 hour. If the user does not end the test by the end of the test time then the panel will exit test mode automatically.
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PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C All Tested - 22 -...
When the Eng option is selected the system will prompt for the engineer PIN code to be entered. Engineer The engineer must log on within 2 minutes. Press 7to cancel the engineer log on authorisation. Guardall Once logged on the engineer working time is limited to 8 hours. Code-06 Code All users on the system are identified by a user code.
Choose the required option. User Menu 1=Name 2=Code 3=Authority 4=Door Access This option is not available on the PX18/34. 5=Schedule This option is not available on the PX18/34. 6=Lockout This option is not available on the PX18/34. 7=Expiry Date This option is not available on the PX18/34.
User Name Manager Press ? for list of user authorities Code Change-On On/Off LogOn/Set-On On/Off Schedule 1-Off On/Off (PX18/34 only) Schedule 2-Off On/Off (PX18/34 only) Group 1-Off On/Off Group 2-Off On/Off … Group 32-Off On/Off, the number of groups depends on the panel type...
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C The menu options available to each authority level are shown in the table. Menu Option User Authority Level Code Text Set/ Unset Cleaner Access Reset Duress Unset Reset Test Engineer Code User Log-Full Log-Cct Log-User...
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PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C displayed when logging on or, if there is only one set group available, setting will start when the user logs on. - 27 -...
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C User Authority Menu On/Off Schedule 1-2 (PX18/34) A user can be programmed with schedules 1 and/or 2 to control access times. The timer and holiday schedules may also be programmed. User Authority Menu...
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PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C No expiry date is programmed, press enter to change - 29 -...
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Expiry Date Enter DDMMYYYY Enter the day, month and year. To delete an expiry date enter the day and month of 0000 and the current year. Logs The panel logs all events that occur in the system. All events stored in the event log are numbered in the range 0-65535.
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Logs Code-10 Log-Full All logged events may be displayed or printed. Logs Code-11 Log-Cct All logged events for a particular circuit number may be displayed or printed. Logs Code-12 Log-User All logged events for a particular user may be displayed or printed. Logs Code-13 Log-KP...
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Logs Log Messages Alarm & Event Log messages Log Text Additional Data Display Text Event Description Alarm Circuit nnn Cctnnn A Circuit alarm Anti mask Circuit nnn Cctnnn A Circuit program with the anti- mask option has alarmed Bat.Monitor Fail NONE (see note)
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PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Event log only messages Log Text Additional Data Display Text Event Description 230v Fault NONE (see note) NONE Mains supply failed 230v OK NONE (see note) NONE Mains supply restored Active Circuit Circuit nnn Cctnnn User selected active circuit test...
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PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Event log only messages Log Text Additional Data Display Text Event Description Knock Circuit nnn Cctnnn Circuit first knock Line Block NONE NONE SmartDial has reported a line blocked condition 1 - 50 volts not present Line Fault NONE Communicator has reported a...
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PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Event log only messages Log Text Additional Data Display Text Event Description Verify Alm Area n A verified alarm has occurred Watchdog NONE NONE Software watchdog active - 35 -...
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Note: If the software versions supports auxiliary PSUs then the following messages will be logged with a number: • Battery Low • 230v Fault • 230v OK • Power Fail • Bat.Monitor Fail The number represents the PSU device: Logged Number Device...
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Code-24 Holiday Feature PX18 PX34 PX80 PX500 Max. Holidays This option is used in conjunction with the programmable schedules. To program a holiday, select the holiday option from the main menu followed by the holiday number. The holiday menu will then be displayed.
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Code-25 Schedule (PX18 & 34) Feature PX18 PX34 Max. Schedules A schedule can be used to: 1. Auto set and unset parts of the system 2. Control outputs 3. Enable/disable keypads 4. Enable/disable user access To program a schedule, select the schedule option from the main menu followed by the schedule number.
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Code-25 Schedule (PX80 & 500) Feature PX80 PX500 Max. Schedules A schedule can be used to: 1. Auto set and unset parts of the system 2. Control outputs 3. Enable/disable keypads 4. Enable/disable user access To program a schedule, select the schedule option from the main menu followed by the schedule number.
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Code-30 Bypass The bypass option will only be available if a circuit(s) has been programmed as bypassable by the installation engineer. The bypass circuit option allows the user to bypass a circuit that is in a fault condition. When bypassed the alarm condition of a circuit is ignored.
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Printing Code-40 Print Text The print text option will print all text descriptors for users, circuits, set groups, and the company name. Printing Code-42 Print Hols. The print holiday option will print all holiday periods. - 41 -...
The PX access control system can be configured through a security system keypad or a PC running GuardStation™ Access. Guardall PX proximity tokens may only be introduced to the system through a PX keypad with an integrated proximity reader.
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Code-50 Add User When the Add User option is selected, the first free user number will be selected by the system and the normal user programming menu will be displayed. User xxxx Present Card/Fob Present the card or fob for the new user The user authority is automatically set to Access for all doors and the user text descriptor will be...
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Code-54 Door Lockout Enter the door number: Door Lock Menu Options Door-nn Door Lockout-Off On/Off The locked out door will remain locked and will refuse all access attempts until the lockout is removed. The door lockout can only be removed through this programming option.
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C Code-89 Cct Status The circuits that are on soak, bypassed or isolated can be displayed. Cct Status The display will scroll all circuits that are bypassed, isolated or shunted. Normal - 45 -...
PX Control Panel User Manual – Issue C System Details Number of Areas Number of keypads Number of Circuits Number of Users Service Number Contract Number Keypads Number Location Set Groups Number Description Areas - 46 -...
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