Engineer Programming
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Self Test
This feature provides an automated self-test for a selected group of
localized intrusion sensors (for example, glass break detectors, sound
discriminators and shock sensors) which respond to an artificial source
of noise and/or vibration.
Automated self-testing is especially useful when sensors are placed in
high security areas where failure cannot be tolerated.
Up to 16 zones can be designated for self-testing.
A sound or vibration generator should be used that can be placed close
enough to the sensors to trigger them when the noise source is
activated. A Programmable Output acts as the source of switched power
for the noise/vibration generator (refer to Sensors Test, page 111). This is
set to conform to the testing schedule. The schedule defines the time
and day for the first test, and sets the times for repeated tests over a 24-
hour period.
A message is sent to the Central Station if all the related sensors are
triggered during the test (if a Report Code has been defined).With
successful completion of the self-test, an entry is also placed in the
system's Event Log.
If one or more of the sensors fails to trip during the test period, a self-
test
failure
message is generated and sent to the Central Station. A
record of the failure is also entered in the Event Log.
Soak Test
The Soak Test feature is designed to allow false alarming for predefined
detectors to be omitted from the system, while any alarms generated are
displayed to the user for reporting to the ARC. This is especially useful if
Police response withdrawal is being threatened and a particular zone is
causing unidentified problems.
Up to 8 zones can be placed on Soak Test. Any zone placed in the Soak
Test list is omitted from the system for 14 days and is automatically
reinstated after that time if NO alarms have been generated by it.
