Page
4
of
8
State
LED
Sounder
Alarm Mode
Action
Tamper
Blinks every
50 seconds
Off
Tamper
An attempt has been made to
remove the Smoke Detector,
causing the Tamper switch to be
depressed. ADT has been
contacted. You will be notified of
the non-emergency situation.
Take appropriate precautions or
replace the smoke detector
properly. Note: Tamper switch is
recessed behind sensor body; it
can be seen in square opening
above batteries.
Testing the Smoke Detector
To test that your smoke detector is functioning properly:
1. Place your system in Test mode. Please refer to the
2. Locate the Test Switch on the detector housing. This may be a recessed switch or a
visible button.
3. Depress the Test Button, if present. For a recessed test switch, use a small screwdriver
or Allen key (no more than 0.18″ diameter) to push and hold the recessed test switch for
at least 5 seconds. The smoke detector LED should blink once per second and the
smoke detector sounder (not the system siren) sound within 3 seconds, indicating that
the detector is functioning properly. Remove the tool from the recessed switch to silence
the smoke detector sounder.
4. Remove your system from Test mode. Please refer to the
Heat Detector Trouble Conditions
Heat Detectors do not have LEDs or sounders to indicate trouble
conditions. Any trouble conditions detected will show on your
alarm keypad. Note: the actual message will vary depending on
your keypad model. Please refer to the
page for details about your keypad model.
