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P C X S M S A N D P C X 2 5 6 S Y S T E M M A N U A L
C H A P T E R 1 0 : N O T E S O N T H E P C X S Y S T E M
This chapter outlines the features and functions the PCX system can offer.
1 0 . 1 P a r t i t i o n / L e v e l A r m S y s t e m
The PCX 26/SMS can have up to 4 arm modes, and the PCX 256 can have up to 14 partitions or arm
modes.
In the PCX 256 system, you may choose how you want the system to operate, either by arm modes or
partitions; this option is in Site Options under 'User Level Arm' on page 84.
10.1.1 PCX 26/SMS Level Arming
The PCX 26/SMS system can operate 4 different arm modes. This means that the user can choose which
arm mode to set, for example one arm mode (Arm Mode A) might arm all the house, another (Arm Mode B)
may arm just the downstairs of the property for a night time set. This is all programmable in the Engineers
Menu.
10.1.2 PCX 256 Partition / Level Arming
The PCX 256 system can operate with 14 partitions or 14 different arm modes. Partitions can be used to
separate inputs, user codes and peripherals, and more than one partition can be armed or disarmed at any
time. Partitioning a system is useful when the PCX 256 system is operating a block of flats or different offices
for example. Please note that the primary partitions are A, B, C and D.
The PCX 256 system can also be programmed to be used as a level arming system and can have up to 14
different arm modes programmed. Please see Site Options under 'User Level Arm' on page 84.
To program common partitions please see page: 51.
1 0 . 2 A r m i n g / D i s a r m i n g T h e S y s t e m
Each PCX keypad can be used to arm and disarm the system, whether that be via a user code which is
programmed into the system, or via the inbuilt proximity reader that is present on all PCX keypads. Please
see the user manual in the appendix (page: 156) for more information. You may also use an internal
proximity reader and an external proximity reader to arm/disarm the system.
10.2.1 Flexi Arm
Flexi Arm can be selected for each individual user code, which is used so the user can select which level
arm/partitions to arm/disarm (depending on the partitions they have assigned to). If Flexi-arm is selected as
'No' then once card/code is presented, the system will automatically arm the assigned partitions/level arm.
10.2.2 Intelligent Arming
Intelligent arming allows the automatic arming of part sets or automatically omits partitions when the
nominated input is activated. For more information please see page: 83.
10.2.3 Force Arming The System
When a system is installed in a busy environment, it can be difficult to arm the system and test certain inputs
when there are people moving about. The function 'Force Arm On Inputs' can be used to force arm 2 inputs.
For more information please see page: 43.
1 0 . 3 E m e r g e n c y A l a r m s
The emergency buttons for the PCX system consist of 2 buttons being pressed to activate a Hold Up. These
are the keys
and
. On default these are disabled to comply to PD6662. If you wish for these to be
enabled please see the function '2 Key HU' in 'Site Options' on page: 84.
There are also emergency input types that can be programmed: Hold up, Fire, Gas, Switcher etc. Also
Duress Codes can be programmed which will send silent HU signals.
1 0 . 4 S h u n t I n p u t s
For information regarding the operation of shunt inputs and corresponding outputs please see page: 55.
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