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Section 5. TESTING THE SYSTEM
After installation is completed, the Security System should be carefully tested as follows:
Test Mode
1.
With the system disarmed, check that all zones are intact. If a N O T READY message
displays, press the [
✱
] key to display the faulted zone(s). Restore faulted zone(s) if necessary.
2.
Enter the [Security Code] + [5] TEST. The following will occur:
•
A test report will be transmitted (if programmed) to the Central Station immediately. (If
the backup battery is discharged or missing, a LOW BATTERY report will be
transmitted with a TEST report.)
3.
Fault and restore each zone.
•
The keypad will emit 3 beeps each time a contact is faulted.
•
The keypad will beep once per minute as a reminder that the system is in the Test Mode.
4.
Exit this mode by entering the [Security Code] + [1] OFF .
Armed System Test
Alarm messages will be sent to the central station during the following tests. Notify them in
advance that tests will be in progress.
1.
Arm the system and fault one or more zones.
2.
After 15 seconds (if optional dialer delay is selected), silence alarm sounder(s) by entering the
[Security Code] + [1] OFF. Check Entry/Exit delay zones.
3.
Check the keypad-panic alarms that are in the system by pressing the Panic key (key pairs
on some keypads).
•
If the system has been programmed for audible emergency, the keypad will emit a steady
alarm sound, and ALARM and [Zone Number] will be displayed. Silence the alarm by
entering the [Security Code] and pressing OFF.
•
If the system has been programmed for silent emergency, there will be no audible alarms
or displays, but a report will be sent to the central station.
4.
Notify the central station when all tests are finished, and verify results with them.
Transmitter ID Sniffer Mode
1.
Enter [Master Code] + [#] + [3]. The following will occur:
•
The keypad will display all zone numbers of wireless units programmed into the system.
2.
Fault and restore each transmitter.
•
As the system receives a signal from each of the transmitters, the zone number of that
trans mitter will disappear from the display.
•
After all wireless zones have transmitted a signal, none of the wireless zones should
remain on the display. If any are still displayed, re-check DIP switch settings and
locations of the transmitters.
3.
Exit this mode by entering the [Master Code] + [1] OFF.
IMPORTANT
If the communicator is in the process of sending a report to the
central station, the system will not go into the Sniffer mode. If so, wait
a few minutes, and try again.
Go/No Go Test Mode
This test should be conducted to determine good mounting locations for transmitter. It verifies
that the RF transmission has sufficient signal amplitude margin for the installed system. It is
similar to the regular Test mode (Code + [5] TEST), but the wireless receiver gain is reduced.
1.
Enter the [Master code] + [#] + [4].
2.
Follow steps 3 and 4 of the Test Mode instructions described previously.
3.
Exit this mode by entering the [Master Code] + [1] OFF.
TO THE INSTALLER
Regular maintenance and inspection (at least annually) by the master and frequent testing by the user are vital
to continuous satisfactory operation of any alarm system.
The master should assume the responsibility of developing and offering a regular maintenance program to the
user as well as acquainting the user with the proper operation and limitations of the alarm system and its
component parts. Recommendations must be included for a specific program of frequent testing (at least weekly)
to insure the system's proper operation at all times.