Simplex 4100U-S1, Operator'S Manual

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Weekly tests should be conducted and should include the following:
a. Carry out a fire alarm call by simulating an alarm on detector zones as follows;
1. Isolate any system outputs you wish not to respond to the testing of the system, such as
the external bell (using the <EXT BELL ISOLATE> key, the warning system (using the
<WARNING SYSTEM ISOLATE>, and any other Ancillary Control functions (ACF)
including AC Shutdown and MDH controls using the <ACF ISOLATE> key.
2. Place the fire brigade transmitter selector switch in the Isolate or Test position as per the
arrangement with the brigade.
3. Operate the <ALARM TEST> key, then press and hold a zone’s Isolate key to activate
the alarm test for that zone and test the response of the system’s signals.
To check the external bell, press the <EXT BELL ISOLATE> key while still pressing
the zone isolate key.
Note: The correct operation of the bell should be checked each week.
b. Fault test a zone to check that the fault indicator and sounder (buzzer) are working. Cancel
the ALARM TEST. Press the <FAULT TEST> key, then press a zone’s Isolate key to
activate the fault test for that zone.
c. On completion of the tests ensure that all switches are in the correct operating position and
that the system has been returned to its normal status. Should a fault condition exist, or if a
circuit indicator did not illuminate when tested immediately contact your Maintenance
company to rectify the problem.
d. Record the results of the tests in the logbook and check that all tests were logged by the
system printer (if present). If the printer logs any test as having failed, immediately contact
your Maintenance company to rectify the problem.
The system has a weekly battery test programmed in the custom control.
This test causes the system to run off its batteries for 1 hour, with the charger turned off. The
panel supervises the battery voltage, and if that gets low, indicates a fault and aborts the test (i.e.
system reverts to running from the ac power). If an alarm occurs during the one hour test, the
test is immediately aborted.
The battery test can be forced by setting the day and time to that specified as the start time
(recommend setting time to 1 minute before programmed start time).
The start time should be recorded with the site details at the front of this manual.
Weekly Tests
Procedure
Battery Test