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Walktest zones
It is highly recommended that the supervisor regularly performs a so-called walktest to ensure that all
detection components function correctly. Select the ‘Walktest zones’ option and press <#/OK> to start the
test. The display will show “Start Walktest, …busy…” When performing a walktest, all zones need to be
activated one by one. Each time a detector is triggered, the keypad will sound an alert beep and the specific
zone information is shown on the display including its zone name and actual RF reception strength (only
applicable to wireless zones, e.g. RF=108).
For hardwired components the displayed reception strength has no meaning and will always be shown as
RF=099. When the AlphaVision ML control panel is equipped with a wireless receiver unit, the actual
reception strength is displayed for wireless detectors.
When wireless motion detectors (also known as PIR detectors or sensors) are used, keep in mind that they
contain a sleep function: to save battery power the wireless motion detectors goes to sleep after each
detection. If no motion is detected during the following 2 minute period, the detector will wake up. When
performing the walktest, make sure that at least two minutes has passed since the last detection, before
entering that specific room.
Each time a detector (zone) is triggered, the internal buzzer of the keypad will sound three times to indicate
a successful detection. When the control panel is equipped with the speech plug-on board and a speaker,
the speech message ‘Zone open’ including ‘<Zone Name>’ can be heard as well.
When all zones have been triggered, use the View zones option by pressing the <#/OK> key to scroll
through the list of all activated zones. Make sure that all detectors (zones) which are present in your
installation have been triggered and are shown in the list. To exit the walktest function, press the
button twice.
The control panel can remain in walktest mode for up to 30 minutes; after which the control panel returns
back automatically to idle state. This prevents the walktest function to be active unintentionally and
prevents the control panel from not functioning when armed.
Not all 24-hour zones can be activated. A smoke detector for instance can only be tested with special test
smoke and a glassbreak detector only with a special tester. The installation company will (can) test these
detectors during the annual maintenance.
►! The RF reception strength of each wireless detectors needs to be 20 at least. When the reception
strength drops below 20, the signal strength is no longer guaranteed and the necessary measures needs to
be taken to improve the reception. Contact the installation company for this.
►! When the walktest mode is exited, the reset output will be activated to reset wired smoke detectors.
Test LED & LCD
The Test LED & LCD function is used to check the correct functioning of all status LED’s, LCD display and
keys on each keypad. Select the ‘Test LED & LCD’ function and the display will show the first option ‘ALL
LED’S ON’. Ensure that all LED’s of the keypad are illuminated, including the background LED’s of the display
and the silicone keys. Press the <#/OK> button to select the next option, the steps are self explanatory and
will be shown on the display.
IP connection
The supervisor has the ability to establish a IP connection between the AlphaVision ML control panel and
the laptop / computer of the installer where the Alpha Tool software is installed. In this remote access can
be done without the need for changing firewall settings and port forwarding in the router of the end-user.
Remote Service
The installation company can access the control panel remotely for servicing. He can make changes in the
programming and/or consult the historical log. When the installation company does not know the
supervisor code, he cannot arm/disarm or edit/create user codes.
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