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System Overview
There are two control panels in the PCX hybrid range:
• PCX S approved to EN50131 Grade 2
• PCX L approved to EN50131 Grade 3
Both panels are suitable for small to medium commercial installations. These systems start with
8 wired inputs, and can be increased to a possible 78 using our wired and wireless expansion
modules.
Table 1 - Areas
Area PCX Additional Information
Independent areas 8
Sub areas 5 Each sub-area is created by a proximity reader
Table 2 - Inputs
Input PCX Additional Information
Wired inputs On-board 8 Supports Double Pole (N/C), DEOL and 3EOL
Wired inputs (max) 78
Wireless inputs (max) 64 2 x Wireless input expander: PCX-RIX32-WE
Maximum inputs 78 8 x Wired/wireless input expanders: PCX-RIX8,
, PCX-RIX8+PSU, PCX-RIX32-WE.
6 x Keypads/readers: PCX-LCD/EX, PCX-
PROX/EXT, PCXPROX/INT
Table 3 - PGM Outputs
Output PCX Additional Information
PCB 5 1 Relay, 4 transistor (Inputs 7 & 8 may be used as
outputs)
ATE outputs 10 Low power ATE outputs
Maximum PGM outputs 85 3 x Outputs on the PCB
2 x Shared outputs on the PCB: XPGM 1&2
(Inputs 7&8)
2 x Output expanders: PCX-ROX8R8T, PCX-
PSU
8 x Wired input expanders: PCX-RIX8+, PCX-
RIX8+PSU each have 4 outputs on board
6 x Keypads, or 1 x Keypad and 3 to 5 x Readers:
6 outputs
10 x ATE PGMs
User automation outputs 30 Allows users to activate these outputs via
keypad (PCXLCD/ EX), smart device app, or
keyfob (KEYFOB-WE)
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