Installation manual
PCX 256 PROGRAMMING MANUAL                                                                  
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Visual Keypad Programming Procedure 
EXIT MODES 
Exit Modes 
Using the and keys, scroll to ‘EXIT 
MODES? Press the key 
Enter : for Timed (Default) 
Enter : for Final Door 
Enter : for Timed/Final 
Enter : for Push To Set 
Press the key. Repeat for each partition or 
press the key to return to the Engineer 
Menu. 
5.12 Change Codes (Duress/Guard Only) 
All codes may be 4, 5, or 6 digit or proximity tags. Using a 5 or 6 digit code will automatically block 
several possible 4 digit codes that clash with it. Please note that the PCX System will only comply 
with Grade 3 if you have “5 digit codes” enabled (this is enabled at default). NOTES: Only Duress 
or Guard codes can be changed by the Engineer, Normal user codes can only be changed 
in The Manager Mode. The Master User and Engineer Codes cannot be deleted. 
5.12.1 Code Types and Numbers. 
PCX System  User/Manager Codes  Duress/Guard Codes 
PCX 256  500  20 
5.12.2 User Types 
User Type  Functions  Operation 
User 
Default: 1234 
Arm and Disarm System. Also for Access Control and 
Sub Partition Control functions 
Programmed by 
Manager only. 
Manager 
Arm and Disarm System 
Also access to Manager menu functions 
Programmed by 
Manager only. 
Master Manager 
Default: 5678 
Arm and Disarm System. 
Also access to Manager menu functions 
Programmed by 
Manager or Engineer. 
Engineer 
Default: 9999 
Access to all engineering functions; also arm/disarm 
system for test purposes. 
Programmed by 
Engineer. 
Duress 
Disarm system, generating silent ‘Duress’ or ‘Hold Up’ 
signal. NOTE: ACPO policy prevents use of duress codes 
to police all purposes. 
Programmed by 
Engineer. 
Guard 
Disarm system, but only after an alarm has been 
active for a minimum time (programmable). Also arm 
system. An output type is available to signal whenever 
this code is used. 
Programmed by 
Engineer. 










