Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
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Testing Signal Strength
To initiate a signal strength test, push the Test button on
the sensor (see location of Test button in
).
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Models WZS:
LED1, LED2, and LED3 respond by
indicating signal strength. You can view them on the
sensor and the receiver (tables below).
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Model WDS:
Test symbols on the sensor display
indicate signal strength. LED1, LED2, and LED3, on the
receiver, respond by indicating signal strength. See the
tables below for symbol displays.
Table 34. Observing signal strength on the wireless zone sensor
User action
LED state
Symbol displayed on WDS Indicates
None
LED1: Off
LED2: Off
LED3: Off
No Test symbols appear
Normal state
No Test button press.
Press Test button on
the sensor
LED1: Off
LED2: Off
LED3: Off
Associated; no communication with receiver
Associated, but no signal from the receiver after
pressing Test button.
LED1: On
LED2: On
LED3: On
Displays for 5 seconds, then
constantly Off
Excellent signal strength
Good signal margin for reliable communication.
LED1: Off
LED2: On
LED3: On
Displays for 5 seconds, then
constantly Off
Satisfactory signal strength
Adequate signal strength for reliable
communication.
Moving sensor or receiver may improve signal
strength.
Increased channel switching may reduce
battery life.
LED1: Off
LED2: Off
LED3: On
Displays for 5 seconds, then
constantly Off
Poor signal strength
Unreliable communication.
Strongly recommend moving the sensor or
receiver to a better location.
Table 35. Observing signal strength on the receiver
User action
LED state on receiver
Indicates...
None
LED1: Off
LED2: Off
LED3: Off
Normal state
No Test button press.
Press Test
button on the
sensor
LED1: On
LED2: On
LED3: On
Displays for 5 seconds, then constantly Off
Excellent signal strength
Good signal margin for reliable communication.
LED1: Off
LED2: On
LED3: On
Displays for 5 seconds, then constantly Off
Satisfactory signal strength
Adequate signal strength for reliable communication.
Moving sensor or receiver may improve signal strength.
Increased channel switching may reduce battery life.
LED1: Off
LED2: Off
LED3: On
Displays for 5 seconds, then constantly Off
Poor signal strength
Unreliable communication
Strongly recommend moving the sensor or receiver to a better
location