NX-181xx NetworX Voice keypad with touch buttons User Manual
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System Test
– Menu 4
Your security system is made up of different components, brought together to
produce a very powerful, yet easy to use security system. These components are
your noisemakers, communicator, back up battery and detection devices. All
these different components require regular testing and maintenance in order for
them to remain in peak operational performance. These components can be
tested from this menu, and should be scheduled for a weekly test. Failure to
conduct regular testing can result in system failure when most required. The four
available system tests are:
Siren Test
The Sirens are used as audible deterrents in the event of your security system
activating. As this test sounds all the audible devices connected to your security
system, it is advisable to notify neighbours and other persons within the premises
prior to activating this test.
Communicator Test
The Communicator is located within your security system. The communicator, (if
enabled), is the device that communicates with a central station who analyse all
the incoming alarm signals and engage the appropriate responses / services
dependant on the type of alarm signals received. Alternatively the communicator
can be enabled to call an alternate phone number, like a mobile phone, this is
sometimes called self-monitoring or domestic dialing. When testing your
communicator, no sirens will sound and a test message will be sent to the central
station for confirmation of the test. If self monitored, the person answering the
number programmed in your security system will hear a siren sound when they
answer the phone. Contact the central station and any person whose phone
numbers are programmed in the system prior to activating this the communicator
test. The communicator test is only available if your security system has been
setup to dial a central station, or enabled for domestic dialing.
Battery Test
The backup battery is housed within your security systems main control box and
provides power when mains power has been interrupted. Prolonged operation on
the backup battery will result in total system failure so the condition of the battery
is critical to sustain the power required for the longest period of time. It is
recommended to change your battery at periodical intervals, please refer to your
service provider for further information. This feature is used to test the condition
of your back up battery.
Zone Walk Test
Zone Walk test is used to test the connectivity between your alarm devices IE:
motion sensors, door contacts etc, and your security system. When in walk test
mode your NX-181xx
will emit the chime “beep” each time a zone is activated,
and chirp the outside siren. Partition Lights will also blink red after a detection
device in that partition has been activated. You must exit Walk Test mode when
