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PCX 78
Installation Guide
102017852 - V01
Software V12.0

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  • Page 1 PCX 78 Installation Guide 102017852 - V01 Software V12.0...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 2018 Pyronix All Rights Reserved. Contains information owned by Pyronix and/or its affiliates. Do not copy, store, transmit or disclose to any third party without prior written permission from Pyronix. Other product and company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of other companies, and are the property of their owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents System Description Introduction HomeControl+ App System Overview Using the Keypad on the PCX Installation Important Installation Notes Overview of Devices RS-485 Wiring Input Mapping Overview Output Mapping Overview Setting up The Printed Circuit Board Power and Battery Connections for the PCX S Power and Battery Connections for the PCX L Connecting Peripherals Input Connections...
  • Page 4 Review Logs Engineer Tests Diagnostics Wireless Devices Wired Devices Communications (DIGI-GPRS) Communications (DIGI-1200) Communications (DIGI-LAN) Communications (DIGI-WIFI/XA) Engineer Restore Options Communications App Set-Up (standard security) App Set-Up (high security) Network Set-Up ARC Signalling User SMS Signalling Advanced Communications Alarm Responses Options Up/Downloading Download by RS-232 Download by Cloud (standard security)

  • Page 5: System Description

    System Description Introduction The PCX is a hybrid alarm system. It integrates the award winning Enforcer two-way wireless technology with multiple automation outputs and a host of high security features. The system is easy to use and can alert you to system activations via HomeControl+ smartphone App notification messages.

  • Page 6: Homecontrol+ App

    HomeControl+ App and SMS notifications Your PCX will provide you with real-time push notifications on your smart device or within the HomeControl+ App, such as: that your child has returned home from school, or a leakage of water in your property. You can also opt to receive these via SMS text messages, when a GPRS modem is connected to the panel.

  • Page 7: System Overview

    System Overview There are two control panels in the PCX hybrid range: • PCX S approved to EN50131 Grade 2 • PCX L approved to EN50131 Grade 3 Both panels are suitable for small to medium commercial installations. These systems start with 8 wired inputs, and can be increased to a possible 78 using our wired and wireless expansion modules.
  • Page 8 Table 4 - Codes Code Additional Information Wireless keyfobs Using 1 x Wireless expander: PCX-RIX32-WE Maximum User Codes 100 + 1 Master Including wireless keyfobs: KEYFOB-WE Duress / guard codes Engineer Codes Table 5 - Arming Devices Procedure Additional Information Arming devices 6 maximum PCX-LCD/EX, PCX-EXT-BK/W, PCX-PROX/INT...

  • Page 9: Using The Keypad On The Pcx

    Table 9 - Dimensions and Compliance Dimensions and compliance PCX S PCX L Additional Information Dimensions 297 x 250 x 82mm 390 x 305 x 100mm PCB: 170 x 110 x 40mm EN grading* Grade 2 Grade 3 Environment class * EN50131 compliance labeling should be removed if non-compliant configurations are used. Default Codes Master Manager Code: 1234 Engineer Code: 9999 Technical functions for example fire, gas and flooding are not security graded as they are...
  • Page 10 On the PCX it is possible to write personalized titles for the following: • Input Description, Location • Area Names • Site Name • Device Name, Location • Input and Output expander location descriptions • User Names The PCX incorporates a predictive text feature (T9 type). For example, if you enter ‘B’ ‘Bedroom’ will be displayed.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Important Installation Notes • Ensure wiring is done to the national wiring regulations in the country where the installation is taking place. • Ensure that a readily-accessible disconnect device is incorporated in the premises installation wiring. Ensure it is provided externally to the equipment and as close as possible to the supply, with a contact separation of at least 3.0 mm.

  • Page 12: Overview Of Devices

    Overview of Devices All peripherals, such as LCD keypads, readers, expanders, are connected via the D1-, D2+, D3 and D4 terminals. Figure 1: Example of a typical PCX bus General Principles No alarm system cable should be run with other cables carrying AC or digital signals. The cables should be protected by the use of grommets where appropriate.

  • Page 13: Rs-485 Wiring

    If an expansion module with a power supply on board is connected, the D2+ terminal must not be connected between the main bus and module. RS-485 Wiring Cable type Screened Cable Bus range Wiring Format Daisy Chain Range Star Range 4 core alarm cable Use when bus located 300 m...

  • Page 14: Input Mapping Overview

    Figure 3: Daisy Chain Wiring example Input Mapping Overview Devices Address Available inputs PCX PCB RIX-8I / RIX8+PSU / RIX32-WE (Device A) 9-16 RIX-8I / RIX8+PSU / RIX32-WE (Device A) 17-24 RIX-8I / RIX8+PSU / RIX32-WE (Device A) 25-32 RIX-8I / RIX8+PSU / RIX32-WE (Device A) 33-40 RIX-8I / RIX8+PSU / RIX32-WE (Device B) 41-48...

  • Page 15: Output Mapping Overview

    Output Mapping Overview Devices Address Available outputs PCX PCB 5 (2 shared) Digi/ATE Outputs (using communication loom) Loom PCX-ROX8R8T / PCX-ROX16R+PSU 1-16 PCX-ROX8R8T / PCX-ROX16R+PSU 1-16 PCX-RIX8+/ PCX-RIX8+PSU PCX-RIX8+/ PCX-RIX8+PSU PCX-RIX8+/ PCX-RIX8+PSU PCX-RIX8+/ PCX-RIX8+PSU PCX-RIX8+/ PCX-RIX8+PSU PCX-RIX8+/ PCX-RIX8+PSU PCX-RIX8+/ PCX-RIX8+PSU PCX-RIX8+/ PCX-RIX8+PSU PCX-LCD/EX PCX-LCD/EX / PCX-PROX/INT / PCX-EXT-BK/W...
  • Page 16 2. Install the supplied stand-offs if needed before mounting the metal case to the wall. 3. Connect any modems if required and any other devices (input expanders, output expanders etc.) before powering up the system. 4. Wire the telephone line if the DIGI-1200 modem (PSTN) is installed. 5.

  • Page 17: The Printed Circuit Board

    The Printed Circuit Board Item Description Case tamper hold-off jumper PGM 1 relay output Speaker connection Connects a 16 Ohm speaker External sounder connections Connects an external sounder Input connections 8 fully programmable inputs Tamper switch Optional tamper protection for the metal casing Auxiliary 12 V power 12 V power supply Inputs or outputs...

  • Page 18: Power And Battery Connections For The Pcx S

    Item Description RS232 connection This connection is used for an RS232 lead that will connect to a PC to allow uploading and downloading of data using the InSite software Communication outputs Connects the ATE and its communication loom to enable an additional 10 programmable outputs.
  • Page 19 Battery charging specification Float voltage 13.8 Vdc Battery low voltage cut-off 10.5 V Recharge time < 24 hours Control panel type Standby battery capacity current 300 mA (3 Ah to 6 Ah) Standby battery capacity current 700 mA (7 Ah to 17 Ah) Fuses Value Type...

  • Page 20: Power And Battery Connections For The Pcx L

    Power and Battery Connections for the PCX L Panel power supply input Nominal Range Mains Supply Voltage AC 230 Vac at 50 Hz -15% +10% Transformer Rating PCX L 45 VA 18.5 V at 2.5 A Panel power supply output Nominal Range Output voltage 13.7 Vdc...

  • Page 21: Connecting Peripherals

    Fuses Value Type 230 V mains fuse for mains terminals T500mA H anti-surge slow blow 250 V Ceramic The battery connect ‘kickstart’ button is used to power-up the control panel when there is no mains supply present. For example: if you wish to program a panel that is being fitted in a new-build premises before the mains supply has been fully installed.
  • Page 22 Input resistance 1k / 1k DEOL Range 4k7 / 2k2 DEOL Range 4k7 / 4k7 DEOL Range Fault 6k to 8k1 8k to 11k3 10k3 to 14k9 Masking (6k8) 8k2 to 17k 11k6 to 22k 15k to 22k Tamper <0k5 or <17k <1k4 or >22k <3k7 or >23k Grade 3 Mask/Fault Input Wiring...

  • Page 23: Output (Pgm) Connections

    Output (PGM) Connections Buzzer Normal state: 12 V Active state: 0 V Current: 100 mA PCX Installation Guide 102017852 - V01...
  • Page 24 XPGM Connections If Inputs 7 and 8 are programmed as ‘unused’, these inputs can be used as 2 further outputs (known as XPGM1 and XPGM2). Buzzer Normal state: Floating Active state: 0 V Current: 50 mA switched to 0 V PCX Installation Guide 102017852 - V01...

  • Page 25: External Sounder Connections

    External Sounder Connections Grade 3 External Sounder Wiring Pyronix Grade 3 External Sounders: Deltabell Plus, Deltabell X, Invincibell Plus, Invincibell X. FOR FUTURE PCX Installation Guide 102017852 - V01...
  • Page 26 Grade 2 External Sounder Wiring with a Grade 3 Bell Pyronix Grade 3 External Sounders: Deltabell Plus, Deltabell X, Invincibell Plus, Invincibell X. FOR FUTURE PCX Installation Guide 102017852 - V01...

  • Page 27: Modems

    Grade 2 External Sounder Wiring Pyronix Grade 2 External Sounders: Deltabell E, Invincibell E. Modems You can connect the following modems to the PCX: • DIGI-1200 • DIGI-GPRS • DIGI-LAN • DIGI-WIFI/XA PCX Installation Guide 102017852 - V01...

  • Page 28: Connecting Modems

    Connecting Modems 1. Insert the modems into the PCX. a. If you have the PCX S, connect the modems as shown below. The PSTN modem should be located at the bottom (closest to the base). The GPRS, LAN and Wi-Fi modems should be located at the top.

  • Page 29: Gprs Modem (Digi-Gprs)

    The telecom ground terminal (TE) should always be connected to earth in order to maximise the effectiveness of the transient voltage protection on the unit. Turn off the mains power before disconnecting the PSTN modem. A and B terminals: Telephone line output for connection to analogue PSTN telephone line. A-1 and B-1 terminals: Telephone line output for connection to other telecom equipment.

  • Page 30: Lan Modem (Digi-Lan)

    The PCX can be programmed by a keypad or the UDL InSite Software provided free of charge. You can download the UDL InSite Software from www.pyronix.com. The connection between control panel and UDL software can be done in the following ways: •...

  • Page 31: Serial Connection (Rs232)

    Serial Connection (RS232) On the panel 1. Enter the Engineer Menu (code 9999). 2. Scroll the menu (x button) until Options Up/Downloading is displayed. 3. Choose RS-232 in the Download by option. 4. On the UDL Password screen, do not enter anything and press t. 5.

  • Page 32: Pyronixcloud Connection

    PyronixCloud Connection Make sure that the panel is connected to an internet connection, either by LAN, Wi-Fi, or GPRS using a data-enabled SIM card. On the panel 1. Enter the Engineer Menu (code 9999). 2. Scroll the menu (x button) until on Options Up/Downloading. Press t. 3.

  • Page 33: Configuration

    Configuration The Engineer Menu The system is programmed from the Engineer Menu. To enter the Engineer Menu, the panel must be in fully disarmed state. Whilst in Engineer Mode, all tamper alarms (excluding PA and safety devices) will be disabled. Navigating in the Engineer and User Menus Press to move forward when in Engineer or Master Manger mode.
  • Page 34 For your security, the keypad becomes disabled for 120 seconds after 13 incorrect keypresses, or after 3 attempts to present invalid tags. It will subsequently be disabled again after 7 further incorrect key-presses or after another invalid tag is presented. Once a correct code or tag has been registered, the keypad is returned to normal operation.

  • Page 35: Entering The Engineer Menu

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  • Page 36: Date & Time

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  • Page 37: Learn Wireless Devices

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  • Page 38: Program Inputs

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  • Page 39: Program Eol

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  • Page 40: Install Rixs

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  • Page 41: Program Outputs

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  • Page 42: Install Keypads/Readers

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  • Page 43: Program Timers

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  • Page 44: Change Codes

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  • Page 45: Volume Control

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  • Page 46: System Options

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  • Page 47: System Displays And Exit Options

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  • Page 48: Review Logs

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  • Page 49: Engineer Tests

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  • Page 50: Diagnostics

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  • Page 51: Wired Devices

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  • Page 52: Communications (Digi-Gprs)

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  • Page 53: Communications (Digi-1200)

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  • Page 54: Communications (Digi-Lan)

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  • Page 55: Communications (Digi-Wifi/Xa)

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  • Page 56: Engineer Restore Options

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  • Page 57: Communications

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  • Page 58: App Set-Up (Standard Security)

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  • Page 59: App Set-Up (High Security)

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  • Page 60: Network Set-Up

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  • Page 61: Arc Signalling

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  • Page 62: User Sms Signalling

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  • Page 63: Advanced Communications

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  • Page 64: Alarm Responses

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  • Page 65: Options Up/Downloading

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  • Page 66: Download By Cloud (Standard Security)

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  • Page 67: Download By Cloud (High Security)

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  • Page 68: Download By Serial Comm

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  • Page 69: Factory Default

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  • Page 70: Exiting The Engineer Menu

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  • Page 71: Standalone Wired Keypad

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  • Page 72: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Table 12 - Programmable Outputs Programmable Outputs Power Rating Normal State Active State PGM 1 Relay, 3A, max 30V Changeover NC & NO Changeover NC & NO Speaker 16 ohms No tones Repeat RKP tones & internal sounder Strobe Output 500mA Bell Output...
  • Page 73 Nominal Range Over Voltage Protection Trigger Voltage: 18V PCX power supplies are NOT designed for use with multiple batteries connected. System load should not exceed the panel power supply output or the maximum load supportable by the battery for the specified backup time.

  • Page 74: Communication Loom

    Table 20 - Environmental Operational -10°C to +40°C, Certified Storage -20°C to +60°C Humidity Table 21 - Dimensions PCX S 297 x 250 x 82mm Weight: 4.8kg inc battery PCX L 390 x 305 x 100mm Weight: 11.5kg inc battery Printed Circuit Board 170 x 90 x 30mm Table 22 - EN50131 Grading...
  • Page 75 Colour Description Number Brown ATE Output 4: Final Arm Any 0022 Orange ATE Output 2: PA Device Any 0009 Yellow DATE Output 3: Burglary Any 0018 Green ATE Output 6: Bypass Rearm Any 0017 Blue ATE Output 1: Fire 0001 Purple ATE Output 5: Tamper Any 0007...

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Device Fail / Active Faults If a device on the panel is not installed correctly or has been lost from the bus, a device fail occurs. An example of each fault is as follows: • Failure on the panel: Control Panel, Battery Fault •...
  • Page 77 Table 25 - RS485 Bus Problems Fault Description Solution DEVICE FAIL xxx Wired Device on the RS485 bus has been lost. Identify device. xxx = ROX Check device addressed correctly to match Each Device is recognised by its own name such xxx = RIX programming.
  • Page 78 Fault Description Solution MAINS FAIL xxx Mains supply failed System detects mains frequency out of specification, as well as voltage. The AC FAIL timer is operative. FUSE x FAULT Fuse identified failed, OR Output protected by Fuse 1 = Bell Fuse 2 = Aux fuse drawing excessive current Fuse 3 = BUS...

  • Page 79: Support Contact Details

    Alarm during the Instant Inputs have been activated. During the arming procedure do not activate arming procedure instant Inputs. Support contact details Email: export.support@pyronix.com Website: www.pyronix.com PCX Installation Guide 102017852 - V01...

  • Page 80: Reference

    Reference Handover Form Alarm Company: Date of Installation: Site Reference: Engineer Name: Engineer Contact Number: Installed to Grade 2: Yes / No Environmental Class: Other Comments: EN 50131 Terminology Term (PCX Language) Definition (EN50131 Language) Disarm Unset Day or Disarmed Mode Unset State (may be relevant to a specific partition) Personal Attack (PA) Hold Up (HU)

  • Page 81: Input Types

    Input Types Number Input Operation types Unused Input is disabled. Factory default. Fire Active at all times. Audible Response: Differentiated Internal sound. Pulsed external sound. Communicator: ‘Fire’ signal Active at all times. Audible Response: Full external + Internal sound. Communicator: ‘Gas’ signal Active at all times.

  • Page 82: Output Types

    Number Input Operation types Keyswitch Accepts input from keyswitch (or equivalent) to arm/disarm the area assigned to it. Arming includes normal exit time, etc. Requires latching switch action. Normal operation is open Latched* circuit to arm the system, and close circuit to disarm the system. Entry Active when system armed: This input type is advised to be used in conjunction with an Entry Delay Shock...
  • Page 83 Output Active Restore Type 0004 Final Arm All When ALL areas are armed At code entry to disarm 0005 Open After When system is silenced after ‘burglary’ alarm After 2 minutes Alarm (Abort) has been activated 0007 Tamper Any Tamper alarm in any area At code entry to silence 0008 Duress Any...
  • Page 84 Output Active Restore Type 0035 Follow Input Active when a specific input number has been activated. It allows the following options to be programmed: Follow Type (Follow, Timed, Latched, Code Reset); Follow What (Input, Sub-Area, Area); Follow When (Always, When Armed, When Disarmed); Input to Follow (between 1 to 64) 0037 Restore 1...
  • Page 85 Output Active Restore Type 0064 Pre RM Activates 1h before the RM Service call When test completed Service 0065 Follow NAT Activates when there is no activity on an input in When there is activity. (Input Fault) the end of the “NAT-Non Activity Timers” in Change Timers 0066 ATE Pin Not...

  • Page 86: Time Inputs

    Output Active Restore Type 0500 Lighthouse When the affected area is armed. Pulses when the When a valid code or tag is used in the affected panel is in alarm, until the panel is unset. area 0501 Lighthouse All 0502- Lighthouse 0509 Area A...
  • Page 87 Time Input Time Input Time Input Azores Istanbul Quito Baghdad Jakarta Reykjavik Baja Californ Jerusalem Riga Baku Kabul Rio Branco Bangkok Kamchatka Riyadh Beijing Karachi Roma Beirut Kathmandu 5.75 Samoa Belgrade Kolkata Santiago Berlin Krasnoyarsk Sapporo Bern Kuala Lumpar Sarajevo Bogota Kuwait Saskatchewan...

  • Page 88: Sms Commands

    Time Input Time Input Time Input Georgetown Muscat Yangon Rangu Greenland Nairobi Yerevan Guadalajara New Caledonia Zagreb SMS Commands All SMS commands must start with a valid User Code and are not case sensitive unless the utilised outputs are activated. If an SMS command is not recognised, the panel will send an ‘incorrect command’...

  • Page 89: Event Types

    Example SMS command send Description Example SMS command response Checking the system status via SMS text command 1234 Status 1234 = User Code. Status. Area 0 Disarmed No Faults Area 1 Disarmed No Faults Area 2 Disarmed No Faults Area 3 Disarmed No Faults (etc.) Operating the user automation outputs via SMS text commands 1234 Output 1 On 1234 = User Code.

  • Page 90: Sia And Contact Id Codes

    Custom Default 1 Default 2 Default 3 û / ü ü ü ü Fire ü ü û Fire Restore û / ü ü ü ü PA Alarm û / ü ü ü û PA Restore û / ü ü ü ü...
  • Page 91 Event Default 1 Default 2 Default 3 (ARC) No Default Event Type (ARC) Full (ARC) No Arm/Disarm and code code (SMS) Number Reporting Arm/Disarm Alarm Restorals SUBAREA / SHUNT ARM/DISARM Sub-Area Arm 3402 Shunt Closed 1402 ü û û û Sub-Area Disarm 1402 Shunt Opened...
  • Page 92 Event Default 1 Default 2 Default 3 (ARC) No Default Event Type (ARC) Full (ARC) No Arm/Disarm and code code (SMS) Number Reporting Arm/Disarm Alarm Restorals PA ALARM Duress Code 1121 Keypad PA 1120 ü ü ü ü Radio Fob PA 1120 PA Alarm 1120...
  • Page 93 Event Default 1 Default 2 Default 3 (ARC) No Default Event Type (ARC) Full (ARC) No Arm/Disarm and code code (SMS) Number Reporting Arm/Disarm Alarm Restorals BYPASS Zone Bypassed 1570 Zone Force (Bypassed) 1570 Armed ü ü ü û Fire Zone 1571 Bypassed 24h Alarm Zone...
  • Page 94 Event Default 1 Default 2 Default 3 (ARC) No Default Event Type (ARC) Full (ARC) No Arm/Disarm and code code (SMS) Number Reporting Arm/Disarm Alarm Restorals AC MAINS MISSING/RESTORE Mains Fail Fault 1301 ü ü ü ü Restore of Mains 3301 Fault WIRELESS ALARM/RESTORE...

  • Page 95: Access Levels

    Event Default 1 Default 2 Default 3 (ARC) No Default Event Type (ARC) Full (ARC) No Arm/Disarm and code code (SMS) Number Reporting Arm/Disarm Alarm Restorals SPECIAL LOG Zone Special Log 1146 Opened Zone Special Log 3146 Closed û û û...

  • Page 96: Compliance

    Alarm, tamper and fault indications will automatically be cleared within 3 minutes. If a user has finished viewing the information they can terminate the display instantly by pressing the t key. Compliance As per EN 50131-1 the PCX is capable of supporting all conditions A, B and C: In Grades 1 &...

  • Page 97: Notes

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