PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Hereby Guardall declares that the QX18i and the QX34i are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. If you have any doubts concerning the suitability, connection or uses of this apparatus then consult a suitably qualified person before continuing.
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Press 01 to set the keypad address to 1, then press to confirm 00:00 Sat 02 Jan The keypad will then display the time/date and company name. Guardall PX KP Type-n If the displayed message is as shown, or no bleep is heard, then the Version 2.00 keypad is not responding so check the bus connections.
Aux. DC Supply The DC supply output is a Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) circuit. This DC supply rating is for all the DC current requirements, including recharging the battery. The supply has the following rating: Item QX18/QX18i QX34/QX34i PX 18 PX 34...
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A System Components A system comprises of the following components: 1. A control unit, which processes all the alarm information from the detection points. Outputs are provided to operate sounders, strobe and communication devices. Configuration information is stored in EEPROM.
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XiB Bus per module Audio Bus Interface Output Mimic Radio Data Concentrator Audio Module Module Module Comms QX18i/34i Module RS232 Tamper GuardStation / Printer QX18i - 5 TX outputs RS232 or Serial QX34i - 8 TX outputs 10 -...
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PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A Radio Smart Access Module Module Access Aux PSU 1.7km (unscreened cable) 1.7km 1.7km Sounder XiB Bus External bus Strobe Isolator Isolator Output Mimic Audio Concentrator Serial Access Module Module Module Module PX18 Refer to PX34 Tamper...
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PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A Radio Smart Access Module Module Access Aux PSU 1.7km (unscreened cable) 1.7km 1.7km XiB Bus 1 Bus 1 Isolator Isolator Output Mimic Concentrator Serial Access PSTN/ Module Module PX80 Bus 2 Module Module Module PX500...
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A Technical Specification Technical Specification Environmental Parameter Range Temperature range -10 to 50 °C Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity Technical Specification Cable Type The system has a 4-wire bus for all peripherals. The recommended cable type is 7-strand/0.2mm diameter un-screened cable, which has a resistance of 90 ohms/km and a core to core capacitance of 85nF/km.
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A Technical Specification Current Consumption Product Current (mA) PX 18 PX 34 PX 80 PX 500/HS QX panel Keypad (standard) Keypad with proximity Concentrator Output module 22 (all relays off) Serial module SmartDial Super (PX) SmartDial Speech SmartDial Speech ISDN Access module...
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PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A The power supply standby capacity specified in PD6662:2004 is shown in the table. Grade Standby time (hours) The following tables show the maximum available system current with a minimum of 12 hours standby for each combination of power supply and battery size.
Detector EOL Network with Fault The EOL resistors are fitted in the detector as shown. Note that the Guardall V12-AM detector has the necessary 3 EOL resistors fitted on board. For full information refer to the V12- AM manual. Aux.
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A Diagnostics Diagnostics Accuracy The accuracy of the diagnostic system is typically less than 1%, with a maximum error 2.5%. This accuracy can only be achieved by programming the correct value of the 5V-reference voltage (option 69 on the main menu).
8R2 1/2W resistor must be connected in series Red LED: Dialler in use * Only used by 3rd party communicator Comm fail* Line fault* Dialler (QX18i only) Output 5 Output 4 Output 3 Output 2 Output 1 Tamper TAMPER...
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A QX34/34iControl Unit PSTN Green LED: PTT Line OK If an 8 ohm loudspeaker is Dialler used an 8R2 1/2W resistor must be connected in series Red LED: Dialer in use * Only used by 3rd party communicator Output 8 Output 7...
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A PX 18 Control Unit PX 18 Control Unit Installation The PX18 control panel is supplied with a spares bag containing the following items: • Battery lead • Cable clamp • 2.5A fuse •...
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A PX 18 Control Unit PCB Connections Tamper Line fault 16Ω 5 volt reference Cct 8 Cct 7 Cct 6 Cct 5 Cct 4 Cct 3 Cct 2 Cct 1 Aux d.c. via FS2 Aux d.c.
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A PX 34 Control Unit PX 34 Control Unit Installation The PX34 control panel is supplied with a spares bag containing the following items: • Battery lead • Cable clamp • 315mA fuse •...
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A PX 80/500/HS Control Unit PX 80/500/HS Control Unit Installation The PX 500 control panel is supplied with a spares bag containing the following items: • Battery lead • Cable clamp • 2.5A fuse •...
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A PX 80/500/HS Control Unit PCB Connections (PX80) All PCB connections are plug-on screw down terminal blocks. The function and position of each terminal is described in the following page. Case LK7: Fit link to Tamper disable tamper Tamper...
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A PX 80/500/HS Control Unit PCB Connections (PX500/HS) All PCB connections are plug-on screw down terminal blocks. The function and position of each terminal is described in the following page. Case LK7: Fit link to Tamper disable tamper Tamper...
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A Concentrator Smart Concentrator The smart concentrator includes a standard concentrator PCB and a power supply PCB. Only the power supply PCB is shown in the diagram. To concentrator The Smart Concentrator 0V connection Black must be connected to the PX panel.
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A Single Detector Interface The Single Detector Interface (SDI) is used to connect a detector to the PX XiB bus. A SDI may be fitted inside the following Guardall detectors: • • V12AM •...
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A Mimic Module Address DIL Switch The mimic module has 24 individual circuit outputs available on the D type connector. The outputs are 6 5 4 3 2 1 multiplexed low current outputs and are only suitable for 0 0 0 0 0 0 connection of an LED.
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A Serial Module Engineer Keypad Address DIL Switch RX V+ 0v TX 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 X X X X 0 0 0 0 Tamper X X X X 0 0 0 1 disable A serial module can be added at any time to a...
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A Data Comms Module Address DIL Switch 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 The data comms module address can be set to 1 or 2 only.
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A Keypad To set the keypad address, open the case so Buzzer that the case tamper switch is activated. Then hold the help button (?) until the address prompt is displayed (approximately 4 seconds). Enter the chosen address using the numeric Proximity Reader keys.
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A Bus Isolator The XiB bus isolator can be used to both extend the maximum XiB cable length and to electrically isolate parts of the bus. The maximum bus extension will depend on the cable type and the supply voltage.
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A Proximity Reader The Proximity Reader is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Whilst it operates on a non-harmonised frequency of 125KHz, it meets all relevant harmonised standards. It has been notified in the following EU countries: Belgium, Italy, France, The Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Greece and Sweden.
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A Proximity Reader LEDs Function Red LED Green LED Door LOCKED Door UNLOCKED INVALID card, Flash for approximately 2 Access DENIED or seconds Access ACCEPTED but door not opened. Access ACCEPTED, ON (when door open and Area not in alarm locked, flash on for 1 second) Access ACCEPTED,...
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A Radio Module The radio module is fitted with 2 PCBs; a RF module and a serial interface for connection to the control panel XiB bus. The serial interface PCB is multi-function and for operation as a radio interface DIL switches 6 and 8 must be on and DIL switch 7 off.
BS EN60950:2002 - Safety of information equipment Introduction The Dual Comm module, GSM module and the PSTN module may be used with any Guardall control panel that supports the SmartDial Super. This includes any version of PX or QX but excludes QXi variants.
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A recognised from panel v4. If the GSM/Dual comm module used with earlier panel versions it is recommended that line fault monitoring is enabled to act as a substitute for the tamper sensing. 2.
PX/QX Version 4 Installation Manual – Issue A LEDs Function Colour State Meaning XiB Comms Green No power Communication error Slow FLASH Operating normally Quick FLASH Active Hook Line seized Line monitor Green Valid Exchange voltage level present GSM Status Yellow Quick flash Network search...
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