Pyronix 256 User Manual

PCX SMS AND PCX 256 SYSTEM MANUAL
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¾ Activate the detector and the signal strength will be displayed (0-
99). If it is below 14, use a REPEATER to boost the signal.
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16.8 Assigning Repeaters to the Radio Expander
The radio repeaters act as a ‘Range Expander’ and helps a system scale from smaller commercial sites to
large campuses with several buildings. Note: Repeaters will use an input from the radio expander.
¾ Press the ‘AZ’ and scroll to the input number you wish to assign a
repeater. To assign the REPEATER to that input, power the
repeater when the input number is displayed, and one dot will flash
to confirm. To remove a repeater from that input, press ‘CLEAR’
A
Z
0
16.9 Supervision Time
The supervision time is the time of monitoring each detector on the radio expander.
¾ Press the ‘AZ’ and scroll to the input number you wish to check.
The display will show the input number and two dots.
A
Z
10
¾ With the input number displayed, press the ‘MO’ button to change
the supervision time to (a number will be displayed, ignore this, just
follow the dots)
30 minutes (no dots) / 30 hours (1 dot) / 30 days (2 dots)
MO
16.10 Problem Solving
One of the most frequent problems in not being able to assign the detectors to the Radio Expander is that
the jumper on the detector PCB has not been put in place on the ‘EU’ pins. This makes sure the transmitter
transmits at the correct 868MHz frequency which the zone expander uses.
Make sure that the ‘serial’ jumper on the radio expander is in the ‘MF’ position.
If there is “33” displayed on the screen and can’t be cleared, it is because the expander has been selected
for “A0” not “E0”. You will need to power down the expander and address it again.
16.11 Technical Specification
THE RADIO EXPANDER
Radio:
Inovonics Wireless EchoStream using Pan-European 868MHz
Housing Material:
ABS
Closure:
Latching with optional screws for high security installs
Dimensions:
162.0 x 91.4 x 27.9 mm
Weight:
204 grammes
Power Requirements:
12-24V AC or DC
Battery Capacity:
1800mAH at 3.7V
Back-up Battery Life:
24 hours typical
Operating Environment:
0° - 60° C up to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Batt. Charger Operating Environment:
0° - 40° C
Conformity:
Meets or exceeds BSI DD244 (Class VI)

Pyronix 256 Specifications

General

Brand	Pyronix
Model	256
Category	Security System
Language	English