Pyronix PCX 78, Pyronix PCX 78 User Manual
PCX 78
User Guide
102017853 - V01 Software V12.0
Date: 26 February 2018
DocumentID: 102017853 -V01
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Contents
Contents iii
System Description 5
Introduction 5
HomeControl+ App 6
Operation 7
Getting Started 7
Operating the Panel 7
Arming the System 8
Disarming the System 9
Using the Keyfob 10
Locking the Keyfob 11
Quick Arming 11
Arming and Disarming with the Tag Reader 11
Access Control 12
Special Disarm Users 12
PyronixCloud 13
Settingup PyronixCloud on the Panel 13
Settingup the PyronixCloud 13
SettingUp The HomeControl+App 14
HomeControl+ App Icons 17
Configuration 18
Chime Feature 18
PA from Keypad 18
Fire Alarm from Keypad 18
Master Manager Menu Options 19
Entering the Master Manager Menu 20
Bypass Inputs 20
Operate User Automation Outputs 21
Date & Time 22
Change Codes 23
User Codes 23
Proximity Tags 24
Keyfobs 25
Review Log 26
Setup App Data 27
Standard Security 27
High Security 28
SMS Phonebook 29
Walk Test 30
BellTest 30
AllowEngineer Menu 31
Block Remote Arming 31
Block UDL 32
System SoundsD emo 32
Exit Master Manager Menu 33
Reference 34
Handover Form 34
SMS Commands 34
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Inputs 36
Outputs 37
Users 39
Compliance 40
Notes 42
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System Description
Introduction
The PCX is a hybrid alarm system. It integrates the award winning Enforcer two-way wireless
technologywith multiple automation outputs and a host of high security features. The system is easy
to use and can alert you to system activations via HomeControl+smartphone App notification
messages. It can also send alarmstothe Alarm Receiving Centre and maintenance company.
AlwaysAlert
The two-way wireless movement detectors are fullyoperational when the system is armed, making
your system more secure. In other wireless systems, devices are disabled for up to five minutesafter
every activation to save battery, therefore compromisingyour security.
Battery Monitoring/Saving
Advanced technology preservesthe battery life of each wireless device. The PCX panel also informs
you in advance of when a battery needsreplacing, giving you enough time to change the battery in
the specific device before itstops working. This key feature keeps your environment fully protected,
unlike other conventional systems.
High SecurityEncryption
128 bit high security wireless encryption protocoland intelligent wireless jamming detection.
User FriendlyKeyfobs
The two-way wireless keyfob allows you to see the status of your PCX via three colour LEDs:
• System armed: A RED LED will illuminate.
• System disarmed: A GREEN LED will illuminate.
• System fault: An AMBER LED will illuminate (this willflash when the keyfob is unable to arm the
system).
• Alarm activated: A flashing RED LED.
It is possible to allocate different functions to each keyfob, such as: arming or disarming different
areas, activating outputstocontrol external devices (such as: gates), requesting the system status
and activatingPA (panic alarms).
Up to 32 wirelesskeyfobscan be added to your PCX. Each wirelesskeyfob has a unique ID, which
can be reported to the ARC and HomeControl+App. These are stored inthe event log of the PCX
individually.
Keyfobsmayonlybe used if the PCX-RIX32-WE is installed. Ask your engineer for more
information.
User Automation Outputs
The PCX gives you the optionto operate devices (such as: gates, lights, sprinklers.) via your keypad
or remotelyvia your keyfob or HomeControl+App.
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HomeControl+ App and SMS notifications
Your PCX will provide you with real-time push notifications on your smartdevice or within the
HomeControl+ App, such as: that your child has returned home from school, or a leakage of water in
your property. You can also opt to receive these via SMS text messages, when a GPRSmodem is
connected to the panel.
HomeControl+ App
The PCX system can be remotelycontrolled using the HomeControl+App. Itallows you to arm and
disarm the PCX, check the system statusand bypass inputs. It also allows you to activate devices
remotely, such as gates, lights, sprinklers andmore. The HomeControl+ App and PyronixCloud
communication is fully encr ypted to the highest standard and no sensitive user data isstored on the
PyronixCloud.
The HomeControl+Appis available in two versions: Android from Google Play Store and iOS from
Apple store.
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Operation
Getting Started
Operating the Panel
There are four different methods that can be used in arming or disarming your alarm: using a keypad,
using a proximitytag, a keyfobor the HomeControl+Appon your smart device.
Table 1 -Button Operations
Button Description
a
b
c
d
p
f
[]
1
2
3
t
0
x
Quickly exit a menu.
Select Area A.
Change case when entering text.
Move back to the previous main menui tem.
Select Area B.
Move back to the previous opti on in a sub-menu.
Select Area C.
Displ ay additional informati on in the log.
Delete letters o r numbers whenentering text.
Enables chime feature.
Scroll forward s in the log.
Select Area D.
Access the user menu.
Press and hold to configure the keypad.
Tri gger PA (Panic Alarms) - only if enabled by an engineer.
Tri gger fire alarms - only if enabled by an engineer.
Move from one opti on to another while in a sub-menu.
Move through text.
Select Area 1, 2 or 3.
Also functions the same as the rest of the number / letter keys for entering numbers and text.
Select items and enter into a sub-menu or opti on.
Enter a space when entering text.
Select Area 0.
Scroll forward s in the main menuand sub-menus.
When you have scrolled thro ugh all the optio ns in a menu, returns to the previous menu level.
The Master Manager Menu allows you to setup specific features by asking you a series of setup
questions:
• Main menus are in capital letters and finishwith a question mark, for example, LEARN USE R
CODES KEYFOBS & TAGS?.
• Sub-menus are in lower case letters andfinish with a question mark, for example, User
Codes/Tags/Learn Keyfobs?.
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• Programmable optionsare in lower case letters anddonotfinish with a question mark, but
t
PCX Enter Your Code Arm Areas Please Wait. . .
Arming Wireless
Arming [029]
Area A
User
Code
User
Code
Stop Arming?
t
t
t
Press the 0, 1, 2, 3, A, B, C or D
keys to select the area to be armed
Time 10:09 c
[******]
[0123ABCD]
[******]
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instead: Yes/No, or other options, such as User / Manager.
• To navigate through the menu system, answer the questions in the mainand sub-menus.
For example, if the question is: LEARN USE R CODES KEYFOBS & TAGS?, pressing t willtake
you into the sub-menu User Codes/Tags/Learn Keyfobs?,and pressing t again will then take
you into the programmable options of this sub-menu. If at this pointyou press x, youwill be
taken out of the individual option. Continue topressx and you will navigate through the sub-
menus and eventually return to the mainmenu.
Arming the System
There are four ways that you can arm your system.
1. Enter your User Code on the keypad. The User Code needs to be programmed in the Master
Menu.
2. Present your tag and deselect anyareasthat are not to be armed, then pressthe t button.
Options 1 & 2 only function if ‘Arm Area Choice’ isselectedas ‘Yes’ in the
Codes/Tags/Keyfobs?
menu. If selected as ‘No’, then all areas allocated to your user will
arm.
3. Open the HomeControl+Appon your smart device andsign into your system with your User
Code andpassword details. Then touch the green (disarmed) padlock icons to turn them to red
padlock icons and arm those ar eas.
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Learn User
For more information, contact your installer.
t
PCX PCXEnter Your Code Disarm Areas
User
Code
t
Press the 0, 1, 2, 3, A, B, C or D keys
to select the area to be armed.
Time 10:09 c
[******] [0123ABCD]
Time 10:09 c
4. Press Î and then release, the keyfobwill arm the areas it has been assigned to by your installer.
A red LED lightwill illuminate when the system is armed.
The keyfobbuttons can be programmed in the Master Manager Menu
Codes/Tags/Keyfobs
.
Learn User
Disarming the System
There are four ways that you can disarm your system.
1. Enter your User Code on the keypad. The User Code needs to be programmed in the Master
Menu.
2. Present your tag and select any areasthat are to be disarmed, then pressthe t button.
Options 1 & 2 only function if ‘Arm Area Choice’ isselectedas ‘Yes’ in the
Codes/Tags/Keyfobs?
menu. If selected as ‘No’, then all areas allocated to your user will
disarm.
Learn User
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3. Open the HomeControl+Appon your smart device andsign into your system with your User
100%9:41 AM
Code andpassword details. Then touch the red (armed) padlock icons to turn them to green
padlock icons and disarm those areas.
For more information, contact your installer.
4. Press Î and then release, the keyfobwill disarm the areas it has been assigned to by your
installer. A green LED lightwill illuminate to indicate the system is disarmed.
The keyfobbuttons can be programmed in the Master Manager Menu
Codes/Tags/Keyfobs
.
Learn User
Using the Keyfob
The wireless keyfob has four buttons that can be programmed tospecific functions: no action, show
status, arm area, disarm area, latch output, timed output and PA alarm activation. This can be
customised to operate as desired (programmed in the function Change Code).
Button Default configuration
Prog rammed for ‘Arm Area’: one or more areas will be armed when pressed.
Prog rammed for ‘Disarm Area’: one or more areas will be disarmed when pressed.
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Button Default configuration
Prog rammed for ‘Status LED’. This displays the system status when pressed:
• RED : Armed
• GREEN: Disarmed
• AMBER : Fault
No action.
Locking the Keyfob
All four buttonson the keyfob can be ‘locked’ to prevent you from accidentally pressing them.
To do this, press the two central keys together ( Ï & I ) or the two outer keys together (Î & II ).
A RED LED willflash to indicate that the fobhas been locked. Tounlock the keyfobpress the same
two keys together again and a GREEN LED willflash to indicate that it is now unlocked. Please note
that locking the keyfobdisables all LED indications.
Quick Arming
If you have chosen to program one of the keyfob buttons as ‘Arm Area’, you can then opt to ‘quick
arm’ that area. When you press the button to arm the area, the panel will begin to count down your
exit time (depending on what exit mode has been programmedbyyour engineer). Once this ‘arming
stage’ begins, press the same button on the keyfob again and the system willarm immediately.
The disarm LED on the panel willturn off and a beep willsoundtosignal that the system has been
armed. The RED LED on the keyfobwill illuminate for a short time to confirm this.
Arming and Disarming with the Tag Reader
It is possible to arm and disarm your system using a tag wherever a reader is installed.
To lock and unlock doors using a tag reader, the door must have a magnetic lock that is connected to
the door release output on the reader.
Arming
1. Present a validtag to the reader.
2. The GREEN LED willilluminate on the externalreader (or the disarm LED on the internal reader).
3. Remove the tag.
The door willunlock.
4. Present the same tag within 10 seconds and the system will arm and the door will lock displaying
a RED LED.
Disarming
1. Present a validtag to the reader and then remove it.
The status will be shown (the alarm symbolwill illuminate to indicate that the system is armed on
the internalreader, or the RED LED on the external reader).
2. Present the same tag again within 10 secondsand the system will disarm and the door will
unlock.
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Figure 1: External Tag Reader LEDs(arming shown)
Table 2 -Internal Tag Reader LEDs
LED Description
Tag Area (present tag here)
Ready LED (ready to arm)
Alarm LED (shows alarms)
Tamper LED (shows tamper alarms)
Fault LED (shows system faults)
Unset LED (shows system is disarmed)
Access Control
The readers can also be used for opening doors only, withoutthe abilityto arm or disarm. Please
contact your installer for more information on this feature.
If the system failstoarm, a fault willdisplay on the internaltag reader or a ‘failed to arm’ sound
willactivate on the external tag reader buzzer.
Special Disarm Users
The PCX uses Special Disarm Users, which are users that can signal disarm andspecial disarm.
Special Disarm Users are programmedthe same asstandard users, and are numbers 15-25 in the
LEARN USER CODES KEYFOBS & TAGS? menu.
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PyronixCloud
Setting up PyronixCloud on the Panel
Check with your Engineer that the panel has been set up to allow communication between the panel
and the cloud/app.
1. Press d and enter your User Code, then press t.
The Master Manager Menu isdisplayed.
2. Scroll to SET UP APP?, and press t.
Enable Appis displayed.
3. Press 1to enable the appand press t.
System ID is displayed.
4. Make a note ofthe System ID and press t.
5. Enter a secure password (max characters =16) for the PyronixCloud, and presst.
6. Press 0tosetSecurity to 'Standard' and press t.
7. Enter a secure password for the HomeControl+Appand press t.
PollServer isdisplayed.
8. If required, choose a PollServer setting and press t.
It is recommended that PollServer isset to Yes.
►
For more information, see "Setting up the PyronixCloud" on page 13
When creating passwords, ensure that the password uses a variety of upper case, lower
case, numbers and symbols – where applicable –toensure the bestsecuritypossible.
Setting up the PyronixCloud
Log on to www.pyronixcloud.com and create an account.A confirmation email willbe sent to the
registered emailaddress. Once the link on the emailisclicked, you are now set up on the
PyronixCloud.
1. Enter the System ID and Cloud Password that was set up on the panel and click Submit.
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2. Enter an appropriate System Name.
Thiswill only be used by the Cloud, asyoumay want a differentname on the App.
3. The panel willnow appear on 'View Systems' and 'System Polling' will be displayed on the right.
The green tick shows that the system is connected.
4. Set up the HomeControl+app.
Setting Up The HomeControl+ App
Adding a Panel to the App
1. Open the HomeControl+app and select
My Security.
2. Select +, then enter the System ID and a
System name for your reference.
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