PCX 46 Programming Reference 
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1. Contents Page 
1. Contents Page ........................................................................................................................................ 2 
2. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 3 
2.1 Hybrid Integrated System with Automation Control ................................................................................. 3 
2.2 2-Way Wireless Technology .................................................................................................................. 3 
2.3 User Automation Outputs ..................................................................................................................... 3 
2.4 SMS Text Alarm Notifications ................................................................................................................ 3 
2.5 Total System Remote Control with a SMS Remote Phone Application .......................................................... 3 
3. Keypad Operation .................................................................................................................................... 4 
4. The Engineer Menu .................................................................................................................................. 5 
4.1 Navigating in the Engineers and User Menu ............................................................................................ 5 
4.2 Entering The Engineer Menu (Default Engineer Code = 9999) ................................................................... 5 
4.3 Exiting The Engineer Menu ................................................................................................................... 5 
4.4 Accessing the Engineers Menu on any external wired keypad .................................................................... 5 
4.5 Saving Your Programming .................................................................................................................... 5 
5. Engineer Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 6 
5.1 Bypass Fire & PA? ............................................................................................................................... 6 
5.2 Date and Time? .................................................................................................................................. 6 
5.3 Learn Wireless Devices? ...................................................................................................................... 6 
5.4 Program Inputs? ................................................................................................................................. 9 
5.5 Program EOL? ................................................................................................................................... 13 
5.6 Install RIXs? ..................................................................................................................................... 13 
5.7 Program Outputs? .............................................................................................................................. 13 
5.8 Install Keypads and Readers? .............................................................................................................. 16 
5.9 Program Timers? ............................................................................................................................... 18 
5.10 Change Codes? ................................................................................................................................ 19 
5.11 Exit Modes? .................................................................................................................................... 21 
5.12 System Options? .............................................................................................................................. 21 
5.13 System Displays .............................................................................................................................. 23 
5.14 Volume Control? .............................................................................................................................. 24 
5.15 Review Logs? .................................................................................................................................. 24 
5.16 Diagnostics? .................................................................................................................................... 25 
5.17 Engineer Tests? ............................................................................................................................... 26 
5.18 Engineer Restore Options? ................................................................................................................ 27 
5.19 Digi Modem Signalling? ..................................................................................................................... 27 
5.20 Alarm Responses? ............................................................................................................................ 31 
5.21 Options Up/Downloading? ................................................................................................................. 32 
5.22 PC Connect Menu? ........................................................................................................................... 33 
5.23 Software Revision? ........................................................................................................................... 33 
5.24 Factory Default? .............................................................................................................................. 34 
5.25 Exit Engineer Menu? ......................................................................................................................... 34 
6. Adding External Wired Keypads ................................................................................................................ 35 
7. Options Programmable Only From PC ........................................................................................................ 36 
7.1 Auto Arm/Disarm Timers .................................................................................................................... 36 
7.2 Areas to Arm/Disarm ......................................................................................................................... 36 
7.3 Programming Logic Gates ................................................................................................................... 37 
8. Faults and Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 38 
8.1 Device Fail / Active Faults ................................................................................................................... 38 
8.2 System Faults and Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 38 
9. Event Types .......................................................................................................................................... 42 
10. Contact ID & SIA reported events ........................................................................................................... 45 
11. EN 50131 Terminology .......................................................................................................................... 47 
12. Access Levels ....................................................................................................................................... 47 
13. Factory Defaults ................................................................................................................................... 48