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Power-up and testing

6.18 EST3 Installation and Service Manual

Detector, input module, and output module testing

The procedures listed in this section should be performed on the

detectors, input modules, output modules, and related accessories

connected to each cabinet. These procedures are designed to test

the devices and the network applications programming.

Note: The network configuration, Signature Control module

information must be downloaded into the network and Audio

Source Unit, using the System Definition Utility (SDU) program,

before starting testing.

Every circuit connected to the EST3 system should be visited,

and manually activated during the installation process to verify

that:

1. The installed location meets proper engineering practices.

2. The location annunciated by the system agrees with the

physical location of the device.

3. That the activated device initiates the correct system

response.

Duct detectors should be tested to verify that both minimum and

maximum airflow requirements are met.

Signature Series detectors and bases on a 3-

SSDC(1) module circuit

1. Verify that all components are installed using accepted

workmanship standards.

2. Individually activate each detector. Verify that the

appropriate Alarm and location message is displayed on the

LCD module. Verify that the detector initiates the

appropriate system responses. If the detector is installed in a

relay base, verify that the base’s relay function operates

correctly. If the detector is installed in an isolator base,

verify that the base isolates the required circuit segments.

Caution: Do not use magnets to test Signature series detectors.

Doing so may damage the detector electronics. Instead, use an

approved testing agent (e.g. canned smoke.)

3. Duct mounted detectors should be tested using an air

velocity test kit (6263, 6263-SG) to verify that

minimum/maximum airflow requirements are met.

4. Remove the detector from its base. Verify that the

appropriate Trouble and location message is displayed on the

LCD module.

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