Sensitivity test
Notice!
The control panel recognizes Test Mode as a test. It does not send an alarm.
The detector includes a Sensitivity Level Test mode for determining the detector’s sensitivity:
1. Press and hold the Test/Silence button for 4 sec. The LED flashes 1 to 9 times.
2. Count the number of LED flashes and use the Smoke detector sensitivity conditions table
to determine the status of the detector’s sensitivity and the recommended action.
Flashes Action Recommended
1 Self-diagnostics failure. Return detector for service or
replacement.
2 to 3 Detector is becoming insensitive. Clean detector and re-test. If
error persists, replace the detector.
4 to 7 Detector is within normal sensitivity settings.
8 to 9 Detector is becoming too sensitive. Confirm that the smoke
chamber is snapped down securely. Clean the sensor and re-
test.
Table 8.10: Smoke detector sensitivity conditions
Test/Silence button
Refer to the RADION smoke detector illustration for location of the Test/Silence button.
– Testing. Press the Test/Silence button for 4 sec. The detector performs a Sounder test
and a Sensitivity test.
– Silence alarm. Press to silence the sounder during an alarm. After a few minutes, the
sounder and alarm resume if smoke is still present.
Remote monitoring station alarm test
Press the button for fifteen (or 20) seconds to send a fire alarm signal to the remote
monitoring station.
Notice!
To avoid a fire department dispatch, contact the remote monitoring station or put the control
panel into the corresponding test mode before performing this test.
LED
LED Status
Flashing Flashes every 8 sec under normal operation.
ON Detects smoke, sending an alarm.
OFF Malfunction, replace the batteries, clean the detector, or replace
the optical chamber as required.
Table 8.11: LED
8.11.3
8.11.4
8.11.5
Easy Series Control Panel Device Specifications and Overview | en 89
Bosch Security Systems, Inc. System Reference Guide 2014.09 | 01 | F.01U.306.221
To Next Page
Loading...
