Chapter 5: Diagnostics, maintenance, and testing
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Testing a device (test fire)
A test fire is a test activation of a smoke or heat detector or input
module. A test fire can be conducted to test for proper operation of
a detector or input module and its programming. When a detector is
test fired, the panel sends a command to the detector at which time
the detector simulates a smoke or heat buildup, causing an actual
activation of the detector. When an input module is test fired, the
panel sends a command to the module at which time the module
simulates an activation (alarm, supervisory, or monitor).
Note:
NAC responses activate as programmed.
Reports
Test
Control
Program
⇩
Test
Walk Test Silent
Walk Test Audible
Test Fire
⇩
Enter Password
0000
⇩
Test Fire
Loop 01<>
⇩
Test Fire
001
Device 001
⇩
To conduct a test fire:
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Choose
Test.
3. Choose Test Fire.
4. Enter your password (the minimum of a level one password is
required).
5. Choose the loop the device is on.
Note:
If your panel only has one loop, the loop selection screen
does not display. Go to the next step.
6. Enter the device number of the device you want to test fire.
7. Press
Enter.
8. Choose Start to start the test.
9. When finished, press Reset (or repeat steps 1 to 7 and choose
End) to clear the test alarms and return the system to normal.
10. Press Cancel to return to the previous menu.
— or —
Press the Menu button to exit menu mode.
Test Fire 001
Start
End
