Panel is designed for ease of use and with a very high level of Vandal Resistance. The DAX system enables a Visitor to call an individual Resident from a Door Entrance Panel; for the Resident to converse with the caller using a Telephone Handset and, if required, to allow them access to the building by pushing a button to operate an electric door release.
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DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Summary of System Features Connection of up to 256 flats. Operation from up to 4 Entrances. Vandal Resistant >Laser= Entrance Panel. Large, 4 Character Dot Matrix LED display providing user-friendly prompts. Flat Numbers of up to 4 digits. Four-digit Coded Access Facility.
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Operating Instructions Keypad Operation Press to Enter a flat number or the numeric part of an alpha-numeric flat number. CALL Press to buzz the telephone of the displayed flat number. CANCEL Press to clear the system, and make ready for entry of a Flat Number. TRADES Press to gain access during permitted time period (a 4-digit access code may be required).
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Press CALL again, if required, to draw the resident’s attention. During speech the resident can press the telephone lock button at any time to operate the electric lock release and allow entry. Appears for a few seconds during which time the caller may OPEN enter.
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PD059 Issue 2 Multi-entrance Operation A DAX system may have up to four Entrance Panels. The operation from each of these is exactly as described above, however, only one Resident, within a bank of 64 flats, may be called at a time. If a call is made from one Entrance, the other Entrance(s) will display >WAIT= if an attempt is made to make a call from them.
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DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2...
• DPX Entrance Panels - one per door; each including a LM10 LCD Display Module ( Liquid Crystal Display), and a Model 61 Speech Unit. • DAX Control Cabinets - each complete with a Power Supply (with optional battery standby), a Time-Clock, and all necessary control electronics to connect up to 2 entrances and 64 flats.
There are two controls at the rear for adjustment of speech volume levels. DAX Control Cabinet All of the DAX control equipment is installed in one or more IP55, lockable, steel cabinets. The internal layout of the DAX Control Cabinets is illustrated in Diagram 3 overleaf and contains one or more of the following components: •...
An EXP64 System Expander PCB is required when there is more than 64 flats or more than two entrances per system. It provides the necessary interconnections to additional DAX Control Cabinets. The Expander PCB is always positioned on top of the CTX64P door controller PCBs (a Control Cabinet, provided purely for telephone expansion, may have a single EXP64 PCB and no CTX64P door controllers).
LED lamps, provide a clear indication of the Power Supply, Mains and Battery Status. Telephones The following models of telephones are suitable for the DAX Digital Door Entry System, having the facilities as indicated. Table 1 Compatible telephone models...
An expansion Cabinet may contain additional Relay boards (telephone connections) only, or additional Door Controllers only, or a combination of both. Custom Specifications for the DAX Control Cabinets Number of flats per Control Cabinet Each control Cabinet is fitted with a number of RLX8 Relay boards giving multiples of 8 telephone connections up to a maximum of 64.
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A printed form is available to assist in the presentation of the flat numbering scheme by the Customer. A document entitled >DAX Door Entry System Configuration Summary= is provided with each Control Cabinet showing the pre-programmed flat numbers and their...
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Other System features Lock Release Each Door Controller PCB (CTX64P) provides two alternative pairs of connections for Electric Lock Releases: FAIL SECR: for devices that require power to release the lock and will secure the door in the event of power failure.
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Door Open Indication This feature requires the use of Model 500LX, 500LXT, 500PLX or 500PLXT Telephones. If a door is left open, this will be indicated on the green LED of the Telephones. The LED may be programmed to be steady or flashing, and to operate immediately, or after a delay.
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Cable Planning Use 0.5mm solid-core twisted-pair telephone cable (BT specification CW1308, or equivalent) for all telephone and door panel connections; this is essential for correct operation of the system and for compliance with European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
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DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Table 2 Cable connections Connections to each Door Controller Cores Diameter Max.Length (CTX64P PCB) Speech Unit (Door panel) 0.5mm Keypad (Door panel) 0.5mm Display Module (Door Panel) 0.5mm 2 x 0.5mm 50m** Lock release 0.5mm (0.5A rating) 1.0mm...
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DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Table 3 Partial Isolation Telephone Connection Distances Core Diameter Maximum Length V,O, L R, T, Z, I 500LX/LXT 500X or PX 801/801S/500D or PLX/PLXT 0.5mm 0.5mm 100m 100m 1.0mm 0.5mm 100m 100m 1.2mm 0.5mm 100m 100m...
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Important Safety Information Connections to the 240V AC mains supply must be carried out by a qualified electrician or similar competent person, and made in accordance with accepted safety practices. A two-pole switch (as provided by a Consumer Unit or Switch-Fuse) must be included to isolate both Live and Neutral during Installation or Maintenance.
RLX8 relay boards in the Control Cabinet, to enable it to operate from the required flat number. The RLX8 connections are labelled 1 to 64. The corresponding flat number is given on the 'DAX Door Entry System Configuration Summary' supplied. If Partial Isolation telephone wiring is used with 500X series telephones (refer to page 18) each RLX8 PCB must have fuse FS1 replaced with a F1.5A Quickblow type.
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Fitting the Entrance Panels Choose a position on the wall of the building as close as possible to the entrance, which allows easy access for cables. If possible, avoid an open, south-facing aspect for optimum visibility of the display throughout the day (ie avoiding direct sunlight).
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Testing and Commissioning Turning the system on for the first time Switch on each control Cabinet in turn, performing basic checks before moving on to the next: With the battery still disconnected, switch on the mains supply and then turn on the Power Supply.
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 If the telephone has a Door Open Indicator, open the door and check the LED illuminates or flashes. Testing the Time-clock Program the required time-periods for Trades operation by referring to the section >The TS2000 Time-Clock Module=.
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Display If the display window in the module itself, or at the entrance panel, requires cleaning use a mild detergent and NOT an abrasive cleaner. Speech Adjustment The Model 61 Speech Unit has two pots at the rear for adjustment of Speech levels as follows: Volume A: Speech level heard at the Entrance Panel...
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Programming The Entrance Panels Entering Program Mode • Set the PROG/RUN switch on any Door Controller or System Expander PCB to PROG; The Displays shows • Enter the security code: 1010 (this protects against inadvertent use by a Caller).
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Programmable parameters Parameter 1 - Trades code ßà Display: 1234 Range: Any 4 digit code. Default: 1234 Description: The code to enter a premises when the trades button is pressed to use the coded access function. Requires parameter 5 and / or 6 set to ACODE@ to enable this function.
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DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Parameter 4 - Phone Buzz time ßà Display: Range: 0 - 10 seconds Default: 0 seconds Description: The time a telephone buzzer sounds after the caller has released the CALL or PORTER buttons to make a call. Parameter 5 - Timer on access ßà...
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DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Parameter 8 - Door Switch Type ßà Display: Range: N/C or N/O Switch closed when the door is closed. Switch open when the door is closed. Default: Description: Type of door switch used to indicate a door is open. Parameter 9 - Door open delay ßà...
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DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Parameter 11 - Door number Note: This parameter is factory set and should not need adjusting. Incorrect setting may result in temporary loss of system operation, or partial operation. ßà Display: Range: 1 - 32 Default: System dependant Description:...
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DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Parameter 13 - Timer door number Note: This parameter is factory set and should not need adjusting. ßà Display: Range: 1 - 32 Default: Description: The address of the Door Controller, which has the required time clock directly connected.
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 The TS2000 Time-Clock Module This section describes the operation and programming of the TS2000 Time Clock module for use with the Tradesman’s facility. CAUTION The unit is intended for 12V AC / DC operation only, and must not be connected to the Mains supply or used to switch Mains voltages.
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DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 To set the current TIME and DAY: Hold and press until the correct day is displayed. Hold and press until the correct hour is displayed. Hold and press until the correct minutes are displayed. To set the programs: Press once, 1...
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DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Reviewing the programs: Press each time to toggle through the 8 on and off settings. Manual Override Press to toggle through ON/AUTO/OFF modes as indicated by the Timer Status Bar. ON mode turns on the timer. OFF mode turns off the timer.
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Test Mode Test mode is provided to enable an unaided Installer to make more rapid tests of the system when compared to the normal operating mode. It enables each telephone to be connected for an extended period whilst checks are made at the Entrance Panel, the Telephone and the Control cabinet.
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Using Test Mode from an Entrance Panel Enter test mode as above. CALL: Pressing the button will buzz the current telephone and two-way speech is possible; The telephone lock button can be used to release the door and the telephone is re-connected immediately afterwards.
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Diagnostic LEDs A diagnostic LED is provided on each Door Controller PCB and System Expander PCB to indicate its current operating mode . Two diagnostic LEDs are present on each Power Supply. Control PCB (CTX64P) LED state Operating Mode Operating Mode- Entrance is inactive...
500 X Series). • Faulty O or I connection to telephone. • Telephone wired to incorrect Relay PCB (RLX8) connection. Check the >DAX Door Entry System Configuration Summary= supplied. • Check the >+S= and >-S= connections between cabinets.
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DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 • No/low Display module supply. Check 10V-15V Display blank at all times. across +V and 0V on the module. • Faulty D connection to Display module. Display shows • Check the Time Clock module is correctly Pressing TRADES displays programmed and switched on.
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Technical Specification Max. telephones 256 (depends on no. of RLX8 PCBs fitted) Max. entrances 4 as standard (depends on no. of CTX64P PCBs fitted) Mains supply 230V AC +10% 50Hz Power Consumption 120W Maximum per Control cabinet. Operating Temperature Entrance Panel: -11EC to + 40EC...
DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Appendix...
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DPX-LED Isolating Exchange System PD059 Issue 2 Table 4 System Expander DIP switch Table 4a Door open local/any feature Door Open DIP Switch setting Condition Local 0- Up 1 - Down X - No affect on feature Table 4b Phone bank address This is factory set and should not need altering.
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