PCX 46 Programming Reference 
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Keypad = Kpd Reader = Trd 
Control panel = Pnl 
485/COMMS 
LOST 
Displayed on keypad that has not 
yet established communications 
with the control panel (End 
Station) 
Part of routine initialisation procedure. 
If persists, check display at other 
keypad(s) to confirm if device failure is at 
keypad or complete system BUS failure. 
Temporarily install additional keypad. 
Keypad display is 
BLANK 
Keypad address does not match 
any keypad enabled in the panel. 
Check keypad address by pressing and 
holding [D] until the security code is 
required. Enter 2000 and set the keypad 
address. The PCX 46 built in keypad 
address MUST be always set to [00]. 
Make sure in the “Install Keypads and 
Readers” menu in Engineer mode the 
keypad address set up correctly.  
KEYS LOCKED 
OUT 
a) More than one device 
connected at the same address. 
b) Too many incorrect key 
presses have been entered to 
create Code Guessing condition. 
a) Correct addressing so that no overlaps. 
Then power system down and up again to 
correctly reinitialise. 
b) Wait 90 seconds for keypad to be re-
introduced onto the system. 
8.2.3 Detection Faults 
Fault Description  Solution 
BELL 
TAMPER 
Tamper fault detected on 
connection from SAB 
Terminal TR should be at or near 0v. 
If not, is Bell Tamper switch closed? 
Check Fuse F2 intact, and connections to 
SAB. 
CASE TAMPER  Case tamper switch open  Ensure the switch is closed 
Code Guessing  Up to 13 Invalid key presses have 
been entered or 3 invalid tags 
have been presented. 
Press the X key to clear. 
BELL 
Fault 
Bell or other warning device has 
triggered its fault output which is 
detected by the PCX control 
panel 
Correct fault at warning device to restore 
the output.  
8.2.4 Power Supply Problems 
Fault Description  Solution 
BATTERY FAULT 
xxx 
Battery not present or Battery 
volts low 
Note: This indication should be expected 
during recharge after a mains failure. 
BAT LOAD FAIL  Battery Load Test has failed  Only displays if option selected. Battery 
uncharged or capacity below specification 
may need replacing. 
BAT CRITICAL  Battery being disconnected  Protects battery from deep discharge 
damage during extended mains failure. 
Note: System is about to be powered 
down! 
MAINS FAIL xxx  Mains supply failed  System detects mains frequency out of 
specification, as well as voltage. Note: 
‘AC FAIL’ timer operative 
FUSE x FAULT   Fuse identified failed, 
OR Output protected by fuse 
drawing excessive current 
Fuse 1 = PGMs, Fuse 2 = BELL 
Fuse 3 = AUX, Fuse 4= BUS 
Fuse 5 = BATTERY 
LOW VOLTS xxx  Power supply volts low  Battery volts below normal ‘battery fault’ 
level during mains failure 
8.2.5 Engineer Indications 
Fault Description  Solution 
Engineer Access 
Denied 
Access to Engineer menu NOT 
possible, as system is not fully 
disarmed. 
Ensure that ALL areas are disarmed, 
using a suitable user codes / tags at 
appropriate keypads / readers. 
Check Failed Input  Input in fault on attempting to  Applies to 24-hour tamper, or other input