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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual RINS867-2...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ...................4 1.1 T ..................4 EYPAD AND ROXIMITY EADERS 1.1.1 The PCX LCD Keypad (PCX-LCD/UK) ................4 1.2 T (PCX-PROX/INT) ................6 NTERNAL EADER 1.3 T (PCX-PROX/EXT) ................7 XTERNAL EADER CHAPTER 2: ARMING AND DISARMING THE SYSTEM..........8 2.1 A ..................8 RMING ISARMING...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    C H A P T E R 1 : I N T R O D U C T I O N Congratulations on your purchase of a Pyronix PCX alarm system. The PCX is designed and manufactured to our ISO9001 approved quality system to offer options to suit your needs.
  • Page 5 P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L DISARMED LED This will illuminate for a couple of seconds after the system has been disarmed. NUMERICAL BUTTONS Used to enter user codes and program input names DIRECTION BUTTONS Used to select options and scroll display.

  • Page 6: The Internal Reader (Pcx-Prox/Int)

    P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L 1 . 2 T h e I n t e r n a l R e a d e r ( P C X - P R O X / I N T ) Power Power Power...

  • Page 7: The External Reader (Pcx-Prox/Ext)

    P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L 1 . 3 T h e E x t e r n a l R e a d e r ( P C X - P R O X / E X T ) POWER LED This indicates that the reader has been found on the data bus, and power is present.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Arming And Disarming The System

    2 . 1 A r m i n g / D i s a r m i n g V i a T h e K e y p a d There are a number of ways to arm the PCX 256; either via the keypad, via the keypad proximity reader, the internal tag reader or the external prox reader.

  • Page 9: Arming Partitions Via The Keypad

    P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L 2.1.3 Arming Partitions Via The Keypad If the system is set up as a partition system, the master manager can assign different codes to individual partitions.

  • Page 10: Arming Partitions With Partitions Already Armed

    P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L Arm Partition? (0123456789 ,/+. PQRS WXYZ SPACE 2. Press the key. The system will ask which of the armed partitions you wish to disarm: Disarm Partition? ,/+.

  • Page 11: Disarming After An Alarm Via The Keypad

    P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L Arm Partition? (0123456789 ,/+. PQRS WXYZ SPACE 2. Press § and ©, and press the key. The system will arm partitions C and D. 2.1.6 Disarming After an Alarm via the Keypad After an alarm, enter your user code (default 1234).

  • Page 12: Anti Code / Engineer Reset

    ,/+. PQRS WXYZ SPACE The display will switch between the activation that has just occurred and ‘Restore Required’. Press the key. The following display will be displayed: PCX 256.V5.e Time 02:31 c ,/+. PQRS WXYZ SPACE The power LED will flash indicating that a restore is required. Enter your engineering code.

  • Page 13: Anti Code

    P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L 2.2.2 Anti Code After an alarm activation (this example shows a personal attack), enter your user code, the alarm will silence and the following will be displayed: Alarm Silenced Restore G12298...

  • Page 14: Arming / Disarming Via The Internal Tag Reader

    P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L 2 . 3 A r m i n g / D i s a r m i n g V i a T h e I n t e r n a l T a g R e a d e r Once the relevant cards/tags have been programmed into the system (see page ‘Change Codes’...

  • Page 15: Disarming Partitions / Arm Modes Via The Internal Tag Reader

    P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L 2.3.2 Disarming Partitions / Arm Modes via the Internal Tag Reader 1. To disarm the system, hold up a valid card/tag until the UNSET LED is illuminates, and remove the card/tag.

  • Page 16: Disarming Partitions / Arm Modes Via The External Tag Reader

    P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L If Timed is selected the system will arm after the exit time has expired. If Final Door is selected, the system will only arm after the entry/exit door has been opened/closed. If PTS (Push To Set) is selected, the system will only arm after the Push To Set button has been pushed.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Advanced Functions

    The § key can be used to select the Chime function while the system is disarmed. If enabled, a tone will sound every time the relevant inputs are opened. When enabled the display will show a ‘c’ on the right hand side of the keypad as shown below. PCX 256.v5.e Time 11.09 c ,/+.
  • Page 18 P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L 3. Select the partition(s) / Arm Mode you would like to arm using the numeric and the ¤,¦,§,© keys. Press the key. 4. Once the exit timer has started, Press the key, the following will be displayed: Omit Inputs [001] ,/+.

  • Page 19: Omitting Open Inputs

    The PCX LCD keypad can be used to produce a Hold Up alarm if enabled by the engineer. If this is enabled, you can produce a Hold Up Alarm as follows: 1. Press the ! and & keys at the same time: PCX 256.v5.e Time 11.09 c ,/+.
  • Page 20 P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L Alarm Silenced 2 Key HU ,/+. PQRS WXYZ SPACE 3. Press the key to reset the display. PLEASE NOTE: If engineer restores or anti code restores are enabled you will not be able to reset the system until a valid engineer code or anti-code has been entered.

  • Page 21: Chapter 4: The Manager Menu

    Enable detector operation to be tested BELL TEST? Enable system siren and strobe to be tested Initiate a test call to the Pyronix Host Computer TEST PHC COMMUNICATIONS? (PHC) if SMS messaging in use Allows the PCX system to connect to a PC and...

  • Page 22: Set Date & Time

    P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L 4 . 3 S e t D a t e & T i m e Setting the date and time of the PCX system is vitally important as then any false alarms or unknown activations etc can be easily recognised in the event log, which records the date and time of each event.
  • Page 23 P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L Change User Codes? ,/+. PQRS WXYZ SPACE 2. To Change any of the user codes press the key. 3. Enter the user number you would like to change/add and press the key.
  • Page 24 P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L Ø Enter ‘1’ = Disarm Only Ø Enter ‘2’ = Arm Only Ø Enter ‘3’ = None (You may just want the code to access the manager menu only) Ø...

  • Page 25: Deleting A User Code

    P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L 4 . 6 D e l e t i n g a U s e r C o d e 1. Use the ¦ and keys to scroll to ‘CHANGE CODES.

  • Page 26: The Access Log

    P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L 2. Press the key. The latest event will be displayed; more information can be attained by pressing the § key. For example, if the log says ‘Alarm Silenced’ then press the § key to see which user silenced the alarm as shown below: User 001 ,/+.

  • Page 27: Phonebook

    P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L 4 . 8 P h o n e b o o k This function allows you to change the SMS telephone numbers that are programmed for the text messaging service.

  • Page 28: Bell Test

    P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L Walk Test Parts [0123456789ABCD] ,/+. PQRS WXYZ SPACE 2. Enter the partitions you would like to test using the numeric and ¤ ¦ § and © keys then press the key.

  • Page 29: Test Phc Communications

    If the engineer has set up SMS text messaging then this function needs to be used. The system will automatically carry out a test call to the PHC (Pyronix Host Computer) every two weeks. The call is made via a premium rate number and the bill payer should be informed of the charges.

  • Page 30: Dial Out Menu

    4 . 1 2 D i a l O u t M e n u This function allows you to choose which PC you wish to connect to via the phone line. This is used in conjunction with the PCX Upload/Download software (Please contact Pyronix regarding this).

  • Page 31: Arm

    P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L 4. ‘Calling Remote PC’ will then be displayed. If the call fails, then please check your telephone connections and modem numbers. 5. Press the key to return back to the Manager Menu.
  • Page 32 PHC TEST Unable communicate Ensure Digi is enabled, and at least one SMS call FAIL with Pyronix Host is correctly programmed. Computer. Check that ordinary phone on same line connects Note: This would also to PHC and modem tones heard - if not, problem is result if the telephone line PSTN –...
  • Page 33 P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L pins has failed. Note: This is a communication problem, which is rarely caused by an equipment fault. RS-485 BUS PROBLEMS Fault Description Solution DEVICE FAIL Device on RS-485 Identify device from numeric code.
  • Page 34 P C X 2 5 6 U S E R M A N U A L FAIL failed Battery uncharged or capacity below specification may need replacing. Battery being disconnected Protects battery from deep discharge damage BATTERY during extended mains failure. CRITICAL Note: System is now powered down! Mains supply failed...

  • Page 35: Exit Manager Mode Chapter 5: Service Information

    C H A P T E R 5 : S E R V I C E I N F O R M A T I O N rade We are sure you will be delighted with your PCX 256 G 3 System. For your personal reference here is a record of the relevant service information.

  • Page 36: Chapter 6: Contact Information

    S66 8QY, UK www.pyronix.com/installer Pyronix Ltd. reserves the right to adjust specifications of this system, at any time and without notice, in the interests of product improvement. Pyronix Ltd. is an independent British company specialising in the design and manufacture of high- quality security control equipment.
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  • Page 40: Enter

    QUICK FIND GUIDE OPERATING DEVICES Function Description Pages Keypad Indications Description of keys and LEDS Page: 4 Internal Tag Reader Indications Description of the LEDS Page: 6 External Tag Reader Indications Description of the LEDS Page: 7 ARMING / DISARMING Function Pages Arming / Disarming via The Keypad...

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