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TA74 User Manual
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TA74_UM_EN_V2.5_2019.09_Final
8.6
Test instructions
8.6.1
Manual test emergency calls
Make sure you perform a test regularly by sending a manual test emergency call with the
wireless transmitter. This will test the wireless connection between the wireless transmitter
and the TA74 and the connection between the TA74 and the alarm receiving centre.
Performing a test
Press the button on the wireless transmitter.
► The TA74 should call the alarm receiving centre or the landline phone.
8.6.2
Automatic test emergency calls
In addition to manual test emergency calls, the TA74 carries out automatic device tests
to check the device functions. The device can be programmed to carry out an automatic
test call.
The following test call intervals can be selected:
–
0 to 28 days in the case of connection via PSTN (analogue) or GSM (cellular network)
–
0 to 999 hours in the case of connection via Ethernet (LAN) or GRPS.
8.6.3
Automated control functions
The TA74 is equipped with automated device control functions. These monitor and ensure
that the installed batteries and connected wireless components are functioning correctly.
They also monitor the transmission paths PSTN (analogue), LAN (Ethernet) and GSM
(cellular network) installed for emergency calls. Error messages are announced on the
device and, depending on the configuration, transmitted to the alarm receiver. For further
information, see section
4.6.3 "Error messages", page 18
In the factory setting, the following components are monitored:
Radio transmission monitoring
Radio transmission between the TA74 and all programmed wireless components is
tested every 21 hours. If alarm receivers are configured, the error message and the
re-establishment of radio transmission are transmitted automatically.
WARNING!
Risk to the person in need of assistance as a result of failed emergency calls.
Test the emergency call function at least once a week.
INFO
For use as a care aid in Germany, an automatic test call at intervals of seven days must be
programmed.