4. SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
The Garrett MT 5500 LCD panel provides valuable information concerning the operation of this unit
and the self-diagnostic program of which it is capable.
4.1 OPERATING INFORMATION
When the unit is placed into operation from the OFF Mode, the following information is reported:
1. Garrett Security Systems
2. Self-test
3. Battery % (if battery option is in use.)
4. Operate
When the OPERATE touchpad is pressed again, the following information is reported:
1. Serial Number of the unit will be displayed.
2. Software Version of the unit will be displayed.
3. 50 Hz or 60 Hz will be displayed.
4. SYNC MASTER or SLAVE will be displayed, indicating current status.
5. CHANNEL designation will be displayed, indicating current status.
6. Program and Sensitivity levels (PROG D SENS 165 will be displayed initially), indicating current
status.
7. Self-test
8. Battery % (when Battery Option is in use.)
9. Operate
NOTE: Serial number will be displayed as long as the OPERATE touchpad is pressed.
4.1.1 SELF-TEST INFORMATION
After the sequence listed above is completed, as well as any time the OPERATE SELF-TEST touch-
pad is pressed, a system self-test procedure will be performed. The following information will be dis-
played on the Display Panel, as necessary. SELF-TEST will be displayed as the unit tests itself
automatically. If any of the following six errors are detected, they will be displayed as shown below:
Example: SELF-TEST...3..4 (Indicates that both Error 3 and Error 4 are occurring.)
4.1.2 CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
4.1.2.1 Error 1: Power failure
Check line voltage and externally connected devices.
4.1.2.2 Error 2: IR Emitter failure
Check connector to Panel A.
4.1.2.3 Error 3: IR Receiver failure
Check connector to Panel B; check for blockage of IR beam at waist level of unit.
4.1.2.4 Error 4: Receiver Balance problem
Check for large metal objects near panels.
4.1.2.5 Error 5: Transmit Energy out of range
MT 5500
User Manual
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