Testing the System
Test Mode
After installation is completed, the security system should be carefully tested, as follows.
1.With the system in the disarmed state, check that all zones are intact. If the READY LED is not lit, press the [ ✻] key to display the faulted zone(s). Restore faulted zone(s), if necessary, so that the READY LED lights. Fault and restore every sensor individually to assure that it is being monitored by the system.
2.Enter the security code and press the TEST key. The outside sounder will sound for 1 second and all the LED segments on the keypad display light for 3 seconds.
3.To turn off the Test mode enter security code and press the OFF key.
Notes: (1) Triggering a zone set to Arm AWAY, Arm STAY, or Disarm will take the system out of Test and cause that action.
(2)BR type transmitters do not display during Test mode (keypad beeps only)
(3)Macros cannot be run from the Test mode.
(4)Test mode automatically ends after 4 hours.
Armed System Test
Alarm messages will be sent to the central station during the following tests 1 and 2. Notify them in advance that tests will be in progress.
1.Arm the system and fault one or more zones. After 15 seconds (if optional dialer delay is selected), silence alarm sounder(s) by entering the code and pressing OFF. Check entry/exit delay zones.
2.Check the
If the system has been programmed for silent emergency, there will be no audible alarms or displays, but a report will be sent to the central station.
3.If Powerline Carrier Devices have been installed, test their programmed action.
4.Notify the central station when all tests are finished, and verify results with them.
5.To test the wireless part of the system and the RF receiver, perform the two additional tests described in the Installing Wireless Zones section: Sniffer mode and Go/No Go Test.
Note: System Test mode (installer/master code + test) and Go/No Go Test (installer code + # + 8) will be automatically terminated after
return to normal operation.
TO THE INSTALLER
Regular maintenance and inspection (at least annually) by the installer and frequent testing by the user are vital to continuous satisfactory operation of any alarm system.
The installer should assume the responsibility of developing and offering a regular maintenance program to the user as well as acquainting the user with the proper operation and limitations of the alarm system and its component parts. Recommendations must be included for a specific program of frequent testing (at least weekly) to ensure the system’s proper operation at all times.
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