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Access level Description
None Switches the LCD
menu names and default primary message
text to a preprogrammed secondary language.
Notes
• The “Secondary Language” option must have been
selected in the 3-SDU for this function to work.
• Custom message text does not switch to the secondary
language when toggled.
Test Menu
Use the commands on the Test Menu to perform periodic inspection tests on the
fire alarm system.
Table 17: Test Menu selection descriptions
Access level Description
None Returns to the previous menu.
None Returns to the event message screen.
4 Displays a list of Service groups. You can verify the
operation of devices in a selected group without causing the
control panel to enter the fire alarm or trouble state.
4 Displays a list of S
ervice groups. Upon canceling a test, any
devices left in an active state causes the control panel to
report a trouble.
None Temporarily turns on the panel buzzer, all LED indicators,
and every pixel on the LCD screen.
4 Places a Signature device into test condition. Signature
devices include all sensors, modules, and security devices.
Select one of the listed test conditions. Requires the panel,
card, and device address.
• Alarm [1]: Tests the primary active state of an input
device
• Prealarm [2]: Tests the secondary active state of an
input device
• Trouble
[1] Alarm means the primary active state of an input device. For example, Monitor or Supervisory
devices can also be tested with this command.
[2] Prealarm means the secondary active state of an input device, when supported. For example,
some security devices have a secondary state, such as a security tamper. This command allows
you to test the device.