
Routine Maintenance and Scheduled Testing
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Touchpoint Plus
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Technical Handbook
8.2.2
Exercising the Relays
Relay output channels can be tested by forcing the relays to an active state:
1)
Ensure that relay activated output systems (i.e. emergency deluge / sirens etc.) are isolated before starting the
test.
2)
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3)
Touch
Menu>System Test>Force Relay
.
4)
Touch the active (yellow) Relay Output Channels to be tested, and toggle them on.
5)
Check the selected relay output contact power switching using a suitable test tool or voltmeter.
6)
Touch [Finish]>[Cancel] and all selections will turn off.
7)
Proceed to the next step.
8.2.3
Checking the mA Outputs
Milliamp (mA) output channels can be tested by forcing the mA output:
1)
Ensure that relay activated output systems (i.e. emergency deluge / sirens etc.) are isolated before starting the
test.
2)
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3)
Touch
Menu>System Test>Force 4-20mA
.
4)
Touch the All radio button and check the mA output value; touch the mA box to change it. For single channels
touch the Single Channel number box and then scroll through the list and touch the required channel followed
by [Select].
WARNING
If the relays are switching mains voltages, hazardous live terminals may be present.