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4.3.4
Tests
The panel provides the programming capability to define up to 400 different tests to be automatically performed
at specific dates. Select the TESTS option and the display will show: -
[LIGHT AUTO TESTS]
Test Group Date(dd/mm) Time Period
001
002
003
004
Press the
buttons to scroll though and highlight the required test number.
Press the
button to select and highlight the programmable fields for each test.
Devices with different battery duration should not be included in the same group. Quarterly tests should typically
be undertaken for 1/3 of their quoted duration time. Annual tests should be undertaken for their full duration
time.
Refer to the appropriate National Standards, applicable in the country of installation, for the required test
durations and frequencies.
As a default, the panel is pre-configured to test both groups 1 and 2 on the 1
st
of every month for 10 minutes
and annually on the 15
th
/16
th
June for 180 minutes (3 hour test). The panel, therefore, automatically provides a
pre-configured testing regime that will suit a basic two-group system without the need for further programming.
4.3.4.1 Group
Use the
number
keys to enter the group of devices that should be tested.
If this test was previously undefined (i.e. all blank) default values are then entered against the remaining fields
(1
st
January, 12:00 noon and 5 minutes duration).
4.3.4.2 Date
Use the
number
keys to enter the required test date in the format dd (day) / mm (month).
The panel contains an in-built real-time clock to automatically schedule the tests. It automatically accounts for
leap years in its scheduling but will not permit entry of 29
th
February as an automatic test date. (Note: Tests can
be manually undertaken on 29
th
February
– refer to User Section of this manual).
4.3.4.3 Time
Use the
number
keys to enter the required test time in the format hh (hours) : mm (minutes).
The clock uses the 24-hour format so 3:00 pm should be entered as 15:00 hours.
4.3.4.4 Period
Use the
number
keys to enter the required test duration. The maximum duration permitted is 300 minutes (5
hours).
Refer to Section
for industry recommended test durations and frequencies.
Testing for 5 minutes will provide an adequate check on the performance of the luminaire for the monthly tests.