INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS — PERSONAL ALARM SYSTEM
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TABLE 7 - 1
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
RECOMMENDED SOLUTION
Self-test failure
in one zone
(continued)
Damage caused by the
work on other systems
Inquire about maintenance
or construction in adjacent
areas.
Verify that other actions
have not affected PAS wiring
or components.
Transmission not
received in zone
but self-test did
not report defect.
Plugged or covered
receiver
Inspect receiver for physical
damage.
Verify that the faceplate
has not been plugged.
Inspect ultrasonic and
microphone elements for
damage.
Defective ultrasonic
element or microphone
Replace receiver (PAR) with
known good unit and retest.
Self-test failure
on all four zones
of PARC-3
Defective cables
Check Vpp voltage at PARC-3.
Vpp must be within tolerance.
Improper transponder
and/or receiver addresses
Verify settings on PARC-3 card.
Refer to Table 4-1.
Alarm is received
but no red LED
on PAR
Defective LED or driver
Replace receiver (PAR) with
known good unit and retest.
