Section 13 - Test Alarms
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13.2 Test the Alert Setpoint Level
1. Adjust the function generator DC offset to
-7.5 Vdc.
2. Wait 30 seconds for the completion of the
Timed OK/Channel Defeat delay, then
press the RESET switch on the System
Monitor. Verify that the channel's OK LED is
on and the ALERT, DANGER, and BYPASS
LEDs are off.
3. Adjust the amplitude of the function
generator sine wave so that the reading on
the monitor front panel is below the alarm
setpoint.
4. Adjust the function generator amplitude
past the Alert setpoint level and verify that
the
ALERT
LED comes on (flashing if the
First Out option is selected).
5. Verify that the Alert relay changed state.
6. Press the
RESET
switch on the System
Monitor and verify that the
ALERT
LED
remains on steady.