Chapter 2: Technical Specification; Pd6662:2004; Security Grade - Pyronix PCX-256 Installation Manual

C H A P T E R 2 : T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N
This chapter outlines the internal specifications of the PCX system.
The PCX range has been designed to offer a choice of options to suit most European security
applications. All systems can be controlled using PIN code and/or proximity cards.
All products are compatible with the DigiModem for remote signalling, downloading and/or SMS
text messaging.
The PCX can be controlled using PIN codes, proximity tags or key-(or other) switches.
The PCX is compatible with the COM9600 Digi Modem for remote signalling, downloading and/or
SMS text messaging.
Training courses are available on application to the sales office.
Pyronix Ltd. reserves the right to change these specifications at any time, without notice, in the
interests of product improvement.
Please ensure that this information is used in designing the system, so that it can be installed and
programmed as intended, and will continue to function reliably. In particular, system outputs and
power supplies must be used within their rated specifications.
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The PCX 256 complies with TS50131-3:2003 at the following security grade:
Product
PCX 256
External Reader
Access Reader
Other Parts
The recommendations of BSIA Form 171 and Form 179 have been taken into account
Power supplies conform to EN50131-6, including the recommendations of BSIA Form 180.
COM9600 Digi-Modems comply with the requirements of EN50136-2-3 and are suitable for use in
systems designed for use with ATS levels 1 and 2 and environmental class 1 and 2 – i.e. systems
using notification options up to and including 2B. With the PSTN functioning normally, the ATS will
comply with the required performance levels subject to the ARC being suitably equipped. NOTE:
This unit may be used for downloading, remote servicing (ARM) or SMS text messaging purposes
in systems at ALL security grades.
Inovonics wireless equipment complies with the requirements of EN50131-5-3 and is suitable for
use in systems installed to PD6662:2004 at security 2 and environmental class 2.
When all parts are working normally, this equipment in combination with the PSTN and
suitable ARC equipment will meet the requirements of ATS2.
This product complies with TS50131-3:2003 and is suitable for use in EN50131-6:1998
UK = Suitable for use with systems installed to PD6662:2004 (AMD)
EXPORT = Suitable for use with systems installed to EN50131-1
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Security Grade

1 to 3
1 to 3
N/A
1 to 3
systems at security grade 3, environmental class 2.
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Environmental Class
1 and 2
1 to 4 (IP65)
1 to 4 (IP65)
1 and 2
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