PCX SMS AND PCX 256 SYSTEM MANUAL
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10.5 The MSX Card and The Digi Modem Card
Once the MSX card is installed (see page: 112) the PCX 26/SMS becomes a PCX 256.
The Digi Modem card allows the system to dial out to an Alarm Receiving Centre or allows the engineer to
dial into the system using the Upload/Download Software.
10.6 Grade 3 Mask Detectors
The PCX system is programmed to recognise mask detectors automatically. The resistance for the mask on
a PCX 256 is a 6k8 reading. The masking feature is not available on the PCX 26/SMS.
10.7 Remote Signalling
10.7.1 ARC Signalling Using The Digi-Modem Card
The Digi-Modem card can be used to dial to an alarm receiving centre (ARC). A variety of formats are
available, including fast format, contact ID and SMS. It can also be used for downloading purposes in
conjunction with the PCX upload/download software, for more information on this please contact customer
support.
10.7.2 Using A Communication Loom
The PCX system complies with all requirements of BSIA Form 175 for exchange of information between CIE
and ATE.
An industry standard plug on ATE or communicator can be fitted to a PCX 26/SMS or 256. Up to 10
channels are available and are fully programmable under ‘Change Outputs’ on page 79.
The ATE inputs are operative if the Site Option ‘ATE Inputs’ is enabled and set to “STU” or “DIGI” to match
the ATE type in use.
10.7.3 Partition Signalling
Arm/Disarm, Intruder, Hold Up, Tamper, Unconfirmed, Confirmed and Omit at Rearm signals are available
for each partition individually.
10.7.4 Functionality
Hold Up and Duress Signalling
‘HU Device’ – triggers only for an alarm generated from a HU Input
‘Duress’ – triggers only for an alarm generated at a keypad
‘Hold Up’ – triggers for alarms generated by an input or at a keypad
Alarm Responses
The alarm response may be programmed individually for each partition. You may choose how you want the
PCX system to operate when an alarm has activated, for example, on tamper activations you may just want
the internal sounders to activate, or when Hold Ups are activated, you may just want the Digi to operate and
not any of the sounders. Please see page 74 for more information.
Pre-Alarm Timer
This introduces a programmable delay before triggering of the ‘intruder’ signal, if the alarm is generated after
the entry time has started. Please note this should be used in conjunction with ‘Disable Confirm On Entry’
please see page: 73.
Bell Delay
The delay will apply to any alarm generating an ‘intruder’ signal, but will NOT be valid:
¾ Within 3 minutes of arming the system
¾ After entry time has started
A separate ‘Silent First Alarm’ option is available when confirmation signalling is used. See Alarm responses,
page: 74.
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