Pyronix PCX-256 Programming Manual
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- Page 1 RINS868-6 Security Grade 3 Environmental Class 2 TS50131-3:2003 EN50131-1 PD6662 PCX-256 Programming...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: ENGINEER MENU STRUCTURE ..............4 CHAPTER 2: SYSTEM OVERVIEW................... 7 2.1 PCX 256 I ....................7 NPUT NFORMATION 2.2 D ........................7 EFAULT ODES CHAPTER 3: THE ENGINEERS MENU................8 3.1 E ....................8 NTERING NGINEERS 3.2 E ....................8 XITING NGINEER CHAPTER 4: POWERING UP &... - Page 4 5.12.1 Code Types and Numbers..................... 32 5.12.2 User Types ........................32 5.12.3 User Arm Options ......................33 5.12.4 Flexi Arm........................33 5.13 V ........................ 35 OLUME ONTROL 5.13.1 Volume Settings......................35 5.13.2 Code Stops Sound......................35 5.13.3 E / E Keypads Only......................35 5.13.4 Alert Kps Only........................
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Engineer Menu Structure
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL C H A P T E R 1 : E N G I N E E R M E N U S T R U C T U R E MENU Sub-Menu Page: NVM RESET? Page: 13 INHIBIT FIRE/HU? Inhibit Fire/HU Page: 14... - Page 6 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL Sub-Menu Page: MENU Hours (0-23) Page: 31 Minutes (0-59) Page: 31 EXIT MODES? Partition Exit Mode Page: 32 5 Digit Pins? Page: 33 CHANGE CODES? Change Duress Codes? Page: 33 Change Master Manager Code? Page: 34 Change Engineer Code? Page: 34 VOLUME CONTROL?
- Page 7 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL MENU Sub-Menu Page: ATE Inputs Page: 47 Eng Restore Int Page: 48 ENGINEER RESTORE OPTIONS? Eng Restore HU Page: 48 Eng Restore Tamp Page: 48 Eng Restore Soak Page: 48 Eng Restore Conf Page: 48 Eng Restore Faults Page: 48 Anti-code Restore Page: 48...
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Page 8: Chapter 2: System Overview
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL C H A P T E R 2 : S Y S T E M O V E R V I E W 2 . 1 P C X 2 5 6 I n p u t I n f o r m a t i o n The PCX 256 consists of the following components: MSX Card PCX 8 Input Expander... -
Page 9: Chapter 3: The Engineers Menu
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL C H A P T E R 3 : T H E E N G I N E E R S M E N U 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. -
Page 10: Chapter 4: Powering Up & Keypad Operations
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL C H A P T E R 4 : P O W E R I N G U P & K E Y P A D O P E R A T I O N S Before using the system, all items connected to the RS-485 communications bus must be allocated a unique address. -
Page 11: Testing The Keypad
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 4 . 4 T e s t i n g T h e K e y p a d With the system disarmed, press the key for 10 seconds at any keypad. This will cause all the LEDs on that keypad to illuminate, and the LCD screen to scroll a display testing each pixel. -
Page 12: Arm / Disarm System
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 4 . 7 A r m / D i s a r m S y s t e m If you do not have access to a user code, arming and disarming the system can be done using the engineer’s code. -
Page 13: Forced Arm O N Inputs
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 4 . 8 F o r c e d A r m O n I n p u t s The ‘Forced Arm On Inputs’ allows the Engineer to arm / disarm the system using the Engineer Code, forcing it to arm despite inputs in fault condition, and nominate which inputs must be triggered to generate an alarm condition. -
Page 14: Chapter 5: The Engineer Functions
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL C H A P T E R 5 : T H E E N G I N E E R F U N C T I O N S Please note that any programming done in the Engineers Menu will not be seen by the system until you have exited and the system has saved its data (please see Page: 8). -
Page 15: Inhibit Fire /Hu
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5 . 2 I n h i b i t F i r e / H U This function allows you to select if you would like the PCX system to respond to or inhibit Fire and Hold Up Alarms during the Engineers Menu. -
Page 16: Choose Mode
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5 . 4 C h o o s e M o d e 5.4.1 The End of Line Range This programs the panel to operate with different resistor values: 1K = Alarm: 1K, Tamper: 1K. 2K2 = Alarm: 4K7, Tamper: 2K2. 4K7 = Alarm: 4K7, Tamper: 4K7 5.4.2 SEOL or DEOL This programs whether the whole alarm panel and any Remote Input Expanders will be used in Singe End of Line (SEOL) or Double End of Line (DEOL) resistor mode. -
Page 17: Install Rix
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5 . 5 I n s t a l l R I X Any Remote Input Expanders installed on the PCX system must be enabled by the ‘Install RIX’ function. Please see the table on page 7 on how many RIX’s can be installed on the system. V i s u a l K e y p a d P r o g r a m m i n g P r o c e d u r e I N S T A L L R I X Install RIX... - Page 18 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL Number & Type Operation Communicator: ‘Tamper’ signal When armed: Audible Response: Full (differentiated) Communicator: ‘Tamper’ and ‘Unconfirmed’ signals Active when armed. Audible Response: Full Immediate Communicator: ‘Intruder’ and ‘Unconfirmed’ signal Entry/Exit Active when armed – initiates entry timer if system not disarmed before (EE) entry time expires: Audible Response: Full.
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Page 19: Entry Shock Input Type (21)
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL A trigger from an Access input will be stored for 2 seconds before an alarm is activated. If an Entry/Exit input is triggered within this time, the system will select entry time, rather than immediate alarm. 5.6.2 Entry Shock Input Type (21) This input type is designed specifically for use with systems installed using DD243 option 6.4.5, This input type is always used in conjunction with an Entry/Exit input. -
Page 20: Masking Response
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL Monitor Enables an input to generate an alarm if the input does not see any activity for a Activity period specified by the NAT (Non Activity Time) timer. Special Forces a log entry when the input is opened or closed, even when an alarm does not Logged result. - Page 21 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL Input Partition Enter the partitions/level arms you would like the input to operate in (At default the system is a level arm system, to change this please refer to Site Options “Use Level Arm”, see page: 47). NOTE: The primary partitions are A, B, C and D The default partition selected is A.
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Page 22: Shunt Inputs
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL Input Name If you would like to enter a name for the input, select the key. Text programming is described on page: 10. Select the key. Repeat all the above for further inputs, or press key to return to the Engineers Menu. NOTE: After programming the inputs, it is necessary to exit the Engineer Menu for the programming to take effect, before the inputs are walk tested, etc. - Page 23 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL V i s u a l K e y p a d P r o g r a m m i n g P r o c e d u r e C H A N G E I N P U T S S h u n t I n p u t s Change Inputs Using the...
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Page 24: Assign Keypads /Readers
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5 . 7 A s s i g n K e y p a d s / R e a d e r s Ensure that all keypads and readers are addressed correctly before enabling them in this function. Please see page 7 on how to address each individual keypad and reader. - Page 25 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL V i s u a l K e y p a d P r o g r a m m i n g P r o c e d u r e A S S I G N K E Y P A D S / R E A D E R S Assign Keypads/Readers Using the keys, scroll to ‘ASSIGN...
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Page 26: Access Control
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5.7.5 Access Control The following programming shows how to set up the Access Control facility if you are using it. Also the same programming process applies to ‘Entry Control’ which allows a tag reader to control an entry point. -
Page 27: Sub Partitions
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL Enter the input number to monitor the chosen door. Please note that this must be selected for the door monitoring to function. Entering ‘999’ disables the monitoring for this door. To enter a personal name for the access control, press the key. - Page 28 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL The controller provides ‘Alarm’ and ‘Can Set’ outputs dedicated to that sub-partition. It also provides relevant indications, including Set/Unset status, so should always be located adjacent to the controlling Keyswitch where this is used. If the option ‘Auto Readmits when set’ is selected as ‘WHEN AREA SET’ then the sub-partition will always set when the area in which it located is set.
- Page 29 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL Reader Is Enter : for S/Part Control Press the Enter the input(s) you would like in the ‘sub- partition’. Press the key. They will appear on the bottom display of the keypad, once you have finished entering the required inputs press the key.
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Page 30: System Displays
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5 . 8 S y s t e m D i s p l a y s Please see page 10, “Text Programming” section for this function as it requires programming partition text, sign on messages etc. 5.8.1 Partition Texts You may choose how you want each Partition/Level Arm to be displayed, i.e. -
Page 31: Change Timers
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5 . 9 C h a n g e T i m e r s All the timers can be changed in this function, the table below shows the different timers available and the default values: Timer Function Range... -
Page 32: Set Time And Date
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL V i s u a l K e y p a d P r o g r a m m i n g P r o c e d u r e C H A N G E T I M E R S Change Timers Using the keys, scroll to ‘CHANGE... -
Page 33: Change Codes (Duress /Guard Only )
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL V i s u a l K e y p a d P r o g r a m m i n g P r o c e d u r e E X I T M O D E S Exit Modes Using the keys, scroll to ‘EXIT... -
Page 34: User Arm Options
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5.12.3 User Arm Options The User Codes can be programmed as the following: Disarm/Arm: The code will arm and disarm the PCX system (Default) Disarm Only: The code will only disarm the PCX system once it is fully armed. Arm Only: The code will only arm the PCX system. - Page 35 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL User Type Enter : for Duress (Default) Enter : for Guard Press the User Partitions Select the partitions the code will be valid for. Please note the primary partitions are A,B,C & D. Press the User Arm Options Enter : for Disarm/Arm (Default) Enter...
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Page 36: Volume Control
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5 . 1 3 V o l u m e C o n t r o l The Volume Control function applies to the loudspeaker output only. Volume levels at the keypad are programmed individually – please see page: 9. 5.13.1 Volume Settings Note: 0=Completely Silent, 1=Silent,but sounds a beep when the system is set The defaults for the volumes of the PCX are as follows:... -
Page 37: Silent 1 St Alarm
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5 . 1 4 A l a r m R e s p o n s e The Alarm Response function controls how you would like certain activations to perform. 5.14.1 Silent 1 Alarm If this function is selected as ‘confirmed’, then the first alarm to activated on the system will be silent, but the if another input activates (i.e. - Page 38 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL V i s u a l K e y p a d P r o g r a m m i n g P r o c e d u r e A L A R M R E S P O N S E Alarm Response Using the keys, scroll to...
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Page 39: Change Outputs
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5 . 1 5 C h a n g e O u t p u t s The output types below may be programmed to any of the systems PGMs (Programmable Outputs). Also the function ‘Change Outputs’ is where you install and initialise any Remote Output Expanders you have installed to the system, this is done under the ‘ROX Module PGMs’. - Page 40 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL Type Defaults Active Restore Also once entry time has started At code entry to disarm At start of exit time to arm 0020 Exit Starts All FIRST partition (i.e. no LAST partition longer fully armed) NOTE: For ‘exit starts’ to be entered in system logs, the site option ‘Confirmed when…’ must be set to ‘exit start’...
- Page 41 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL Type Defaults Active Restore When entering Engineer When leaving Engineer 0059 Engineer Access Mode Mode 0060 Initialise Digi At power up Live for 45 seconds Test signalling through PSTN and GSM. Activates when a 0063 Test ATE/GSM When test completed test call is sent.
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Page 42: Stu / Ate Pin Outputs (Defaults)
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5.15.2 STU / ATE Pin Outputs (Defaults) Any communicating device with the industry standard footprint may be plugged onto the control panel STU / ATE (Alarm Transmission Equipment) pins. The default types for the footprint are as follows: COM LOOM Default Type... - Page 43 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL PGMS Select the output type for the PGMs and press key. Repeat for each PGM. ATE PINS When the display shows “ATE pin” you can decide what you would like the STU / ATE pins to be programmed as. Select the output type for the ATE pin and press the key.
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Page 44: The 'Follow Input
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5.15.4 The ‘Follow Input’ PGM If the expander card is installed the PGM output ‘Follow Input’ is made available. This output provides the following functionality: Follow (whilst input active), TIMED or LATCHED output Follow individual INPUT, PARTITION, SUB PARTITION or SHUNT LIST Follow WHEN ARMED, WHEN DISARMED or ALWAYS NOTE: The Follow Input type WILL NOT function correctly if assigned to ATE pins. -
Page 45: Intelligent Arm
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL Follow When? Enter : for When Arm Enter : for When Disarm Enter : for Always (Default) Press the key. Enter the partition you wish to follow (if you chose: ‘Follow What’: Partition) or the corresponding option you selected. NOTE: The primary partitions are A, B, C &... -
Page 46: Options
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL V i s u a l K e y p a d P r o g r a m m i n g P r o c e d u r e I N T E L L I G E N T A R M Intelligent Arm Using the keys, scroll to... - Page 47 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL If ‘YES’: At rearm at the end of the confirmation time, this function Re-Arm Omits will force an input (not a system tamper) causing an unconfirmed alarm to be omitted, whether it’s still in fault or not. If ‘YES’: The system becomes a ‘level arm’...
- Page 48 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL V i s u a l K e y p a d P r o g r a m m i n g P r o c e d u r e S I T E O P T I O N S Site Options Using the keys, scroll to ‘SITE...
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Page 49: Engineer Reset Options
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5 . 1 8 E n g i n e e r R e s e t O p t i o n s The Engineer Reset Options are used so that once an alarm has occurred; the PCX system can only be reset by an engineer code, anti code or red care reset from the alarm receiving centre. -
Page 50: Review Logs
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5 . 1 9 R e v i e w L o g s There are two logs available on the PCX system: The Panel Log: Includes all Arm, Disarm and Alarm events. The code holder performing any operation may be identified by pressing the key. -
Page 51: Sounds To Play
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL V i s u a l K e y p a d P r o g r a m m i n g P r o c e d u r e R E V I E W L O G S Review Logs Using the keys, scroll to ‘REVIEW... -
Page 52: Test Control
Input’ should be used. Please see page: 12 5.20.7 Test PHC Communications Before SMS signalling can be used, it must be initialised by communication with the Pyronix Host Computer (PHC). Once the test has completed, SMS texting can be performed. - Page 53 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL V i s u a l K e y p a d P r o g r a m m i n g P r o c e d u r e E N G I N E E R T E S T S Engineer Tests Using the keys, scroll to...
- Page 54 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL Test Bell? To Test the Bell press the key. All outputs programmed as either Bell or Strobe will be tested. “Testing Bell will be displayed” Press the key to stop the test. ‘Test Bell’ will be displayed, press the key.
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Page 55: Diagnostics
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5 . 2 1 D i a g n o s t i c s The diagnostics on the PCX system allows you to view all parts of the system, including input resistances, power supplies and current. The diagnostic resolution is: Voltage: 0.1V Current: 0.01A... -
Page 56: Set U P Downloading
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL The status of the inputs will be shown. C = Closed. O = Open. F = Fault (Tamper) Press the key. The circuit resistance will be shown on any on the inputs you choose (enter the input number). OC: Open Circuit, CC: Closed Circuit DF: Detector Fault, DM: Detector Masked Press the... -
Page 57: Telephone Line
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5.22.3 Telephone Line Dedication Line: When the PC dials the panel, it will respond immediately. (Default) Shared Line: When the PC dials the panel, it will hang up after the second ring, and dial again. The first call primes the panel, which will then answer the second call. 5.22.4 ARM / Modem Telephone Number To be used in conjunction with the ‘DIAL OUT MENU’... - Page 58 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL Enter the Arm telephone number. Press the key. Program PCs Select the PC that will be used for programming. Press the key. ‘Modem Tel No’ will be displayed, Enter the telephone number of the PC that the panel will communicate with.
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Page 59: Programme Digi / Sms
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 5 . 2 3 P r o g r a m m e D I G I / S M S ? The PCX system can be used to dial to an Alarm Receiving Centre or send SMS texts to a mobile phone. - Page 60 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL Choose Format Fast 4.8.1 will already be selected (Default). If you wish to change this use the key to scroll through the different formats. Press the Enter the 1 telephone number. Press the key. Enter the 2 telephone number.
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Page 61: Programming Contact Id, Sia And Sms
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL key. ARC Details will be displayed. Repeat the above for any other ARC stations you are using. Press the key. ‘Program Digi/SMS Calls?’ will be displayed, press the key. Program Digi Channels Press the key to check that the Digi Channels are what the ARC are looking for. -
Page 62: Pabx Systems (Only Relevant To Sms)
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL SL SwitchOn *Switcher input active SL SwitchOff *Switcher input * - Signalled ONLY for inputs with ‘Special restored Logged’ attribute. SL OtherOn *Other input active SL OtherOff *Other input restored Sub-partitions Set Arming events for sub-partitions Sub-partitions Unset Disarming events for sub-partitions Sub-partitions Alarm... - Page 63 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL V i s u a l K e y p a d P r o g r a m m i n g P r o c e d u r e P R O G R A M M E D I G I / S M S C o n t a c t I D / S I A / S M S M e s s a g e Programme Digi / SMS Using the...
- Page 64 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL Enter the mobile number. Press the key. Select the partitions that you wish to be used. NOTE: The primary partitions are A, B, C & D. Press the key. Stop on Success (For Content ID and SIA) Enter : for No.
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Page 65: Dial Out Menu
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 3 Way Calling Enter : for No Enter : for Yes Press the key. You will be returned to the Engineer Menu. 5 . 2 4 D i a l O u t M e n u The Dial Out Menu can be used to dial to a remote PC (rather than the PC dialling the control panel). -
Page 66: Appendix A: Faults & Device Fail
Unable to communicate with Ensure Digi is enabled, and at least one SMS call is FAIL Pyronix Host Computer. correctly programmed. Check that ordinary phone on same line connects to PHC and modem tones heard - if Note: This would also result if not, problem is PSTN –... - Page 67 PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL RS-485 BUS PROBLEMS Fault Description Solution DEVICE FAIL Device on RS-485 Identify device from numeric code. communications bus failing Check device addressed correctly to match to communicate programming. Check connections at device, and cabling to it. If above correct, re-boot device, followed by re-boot of End Station.
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Page 68: Chapter 6: Contact Information
Pyronix Ltd. reserves the right to adjust specifications of this system, at any time and without notice, in the Pyronix Ltd. is an independent British company specialising in the interests of product improvement. design and manufacture of high-quality security control equipment. -
Page 72: A Larm R Esponse
QUICK FIND GUIDE COMMUNICATION Function Description Pages Programming of telephone numbers, digi channels and SMS PROGRAM DIGI/SMS? Page: 58 details. ENGINEER RESTORE Anti code and Engineer resets after alarms Page: 48 OPTIONS? Makes the system available for upload/download via a SET UP DOWNLOADING? Page: 55 modem or RS232 lead.