Chapter 6: Preventive maintenance and testing
164 EST3X Technical Reference Manual
Test Test methods
receives an alarm signal and a trouble signal.
Semiannual 1.
Activate an alarm initiating device. Verify that the
off-premises location receives an alarm signal.
2. Create a trouble condition. Verify that the off-
premises location receives a trouble signal.
3. Activate a supervisory device. Verify that the off-
premises location receives a supervisory signal.
4. If the module is configured to transmit alarm
signals and trouble signals over the same
dedicated pair of wires, create a trouble
condition, and then activate an alarm initiating
device. Verify that the off-premises location
receives an alarm signal and a trouble signal.
Digital alarm
communicator
transmitter (DACT)
Visual inspection Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of
damage or other changes that may adversely affect
performance.
Initial and
Reacceptance
1. Activate an alarm input while using the primary
telephone line for a telephone call.
• Verify that the supervising station receives
the correct signal.
• Verify completion of the transmission
attempt occurs within 90 seconds.
2. Disconnect the primary telephone line and
connect the secondary telephone line.
• Verify that the control panel indicates a
DACT trouble message.
• Verify that the DACT transmits the trouble
signal to the supervising station within
4 minutes of detecting the fault.
3. Disconnect the secondary telephone line and
connect the primary telephone line.
• Verify that the control panel indicates a
DACT trouble message.
• Verify that the DACT transmits the trouble
signal to the supervising station within
4 minutes of detecting the fault.
Semiannual Same as initial and reacceptance testing.
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