GE 60-960-95 installation instructions Testing Zones/Sensors, If a Wireless Sensor Does Not Test

Note

While the sensor test is a valuable installation and ser- vice tool, it only tests sensor operation for the current conditions. You should per- form a sensor test after any change in environment, equipment, or programming.

Note

If you hear a long, low- pitched beep, proceed to the following section “If a Wire- less Sensor Does Not Test.”

Table 9: Basic Touchpad Commands (Continued)

	Command	System Response
3	+ CODE	Arms system to AWAY
2	(quick arm on)	Arms system to STAY
3	(quick arm on)	Arms system to AWAY
2 or 3 + CODE + 4
or		Arm system—No Delay (no exit or entry delay)
2 or 3 + 4
5	+ 2 or 3 + CODE
or		Arms system silently (no arming status beeps)
5	+ 2 or 3
7	+ 1	Turns chime feature on and off
7	+ 2	Turns Energy Saver on and off
7	+ 6	Identifies alarms in memory
7	+ 7 + n	Turns the output on or off. (This command is only
(n = output number [1–6])
1–2 = onboard outputs		functional after output text is entered into panel
		memory.)
3–6 = module outputs
8	+ CODE + 6	Partition jump
8	+ CODE + 2	Initiates a phone test
8	+ CODE + 3	Initiates a sensor test
8	+ installer CODE + 3	Initiates a dealer sensor test
8	+ CODE + 8	View Event History

Testing Zones/Sensors

Test sensors/zones after all programming is completed, whenever there is a change in environ- ment, equipment, or programming, and whenever a zone- or sensor-related problem occurs.

If the system does not respond as described in the following procedure, see the “Troubleshoot- ing” section.

1.Place all sensors and zones in their non-alarm state.

2.At an alphanumeric touchpad, enter the sensor test mode by pressing 8 + installer code + 3. The touchpad sounds one beep and displays SENSOR TEST. The panel starts a 15 minute timer.

3.Trip each zone/sensor one at a time. Touchpads (and interior sirens) should sound one short, high-pitched beep and the display should show the sensor name (or number) and OK.

4.Press the STATUS button when you think all zones/sensors are tested. The touchpad displays any untested sensors/zones and touchpad panics. If all sensors/zones and touchpad panics have been tested, the display shows SENSOR TEST OK.

5.Test any untested zones/sensors and touchpad panics.

6.The system stays in sensor test mode for 15 minutes. When less than 5 minutes remain, touchpads and interior sirens beep and the panel announces the remaining time over the speakers once every minute. After 15 minutes the panel disarms to OFF, automatically. If you need more time to complete the sensor test, press 8 + installer CODE + 3 while the sys- tem is still in sensor test mode. This restarts the 15 minutes of test time.

7.When all sensors/zones and touchpad panics have been tested, press 1 + installer CODE to exit sensor test mode.

If a Wireless Sensor Does Not Test

If touchpads display SENSOR FAILURE and sirens sound a long, low-pitched beep when a zone or sensor is tripped, this indicates that the wireless sensor signal strength is below acceptable limits. Distance from the receiver, the installation environment, or both, are most likely affecting the sensor signal strength.

When possible, locate wireless sensors within 100 feet of the panel. While a transmitter may have a range of 1,000 feet or more out in the open, the environment at the installation site can have a significant effect on transmitter range. Refer to the “Troubleshooting” section to resolve the problem.

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