S E C T I O N 7
Testing the System
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About Test Procedures
After the installation is complete, you should perform the following tests:
System Test: | Checks that all zones have been installed properly and the system properly |
| responds to faults. |
Dialer Test: | Checks that the phone connection to the central station is working properly. |
Go/No Go Test: | Checks that transmissions can be received from transmitters. Should be |
| performed before permanently mounting transmitters. |
RF Sniffer Mode: | Checks that RF transmitter serial numbers have been properly entered into the |
| system. |
Battery Tests: | Automatic battery tests are performed by the system. See Automatic Battery Test |
| paragraph for details. |
System Test
With the system in the disarmed state, check that all zones are intact (not faulted). Doors and windows with contacts should be closed, PIRs should be covered (use a cloth to mask them temporarily if necessary). If a “NOT READY” message is displayed, press [∗] to display the faulted zone(s). Restore faulted zone(s) if necessary, so that the “READY” message is displayed.
1. Enter Installer Code + 5 [TEST] , then press “0” at the prompt to start Walk Test mode.
1=DIAL, 0=WALK
(no special display on
The following will be displayed:
TEST IN PROGRESS
(“dd” displayed on
A Contact ID report will also be sent (code 607)
2.Upon entering the system test mode, the outside sounder should sound for 1 second.
If the backup battery is discharged or missing, the sounder may not turn on and a “LOW BATTERY” report will be transmitted with a “TEST” report.
The keypad will beep about every 40 seconds as a reminder that the system is in the Test mode. NOTE: Wireless motion detectors (Passive Infrared units) will send signals out only if they have been inactive for 3 minutes (conserves battery life).
3.Test all sensors using the procedure described in the User’s Guide “Testing the System” section and/or the each device’s instructions.
4.After checking sensors, turn off the test mode by entering installer code + OFF.
NOTE: Test mode automatically ends after 4 hours. During the final 5 minutes (after 3 hours 55 minutes of Test mode), the keypad emits a
Checking Transmitter Enrollment (Sniffer Mode)
Use this mode to verify that all transmitters have been properly programmed.
1.Press [Installer code] + [#] + 3.
The keypads will display all zone numbers of wireless units programmed into the system. Fault each transmitter in turn, causing each one to send a signal. As the system receives a signal from each transmitter, the zone number of that transmitter disappears from the display.
NOTE: If the communicator is in the process of sending a report to the central station, the system will not go into the Sniffer mode. If so, wait a few minutes, and try again.
2.After all transmitters have been checked, exit the sniffer mode by: [Installer code] + OFF.
IMPORTANT: Sniffer mode does not automatically expire. You must manually exit Sniffer mode (by entering [Installer code] + OFF) to return to normal operation.
