Chapter 5
Testing
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Sensor testing
Test the sensors after all programming is completed and whenever a sensor-related problem occurs.
Note: While the sensor test is a valuable installation and service tool, it only tests sensor operation for the current conditions.
You should perform a sensor test after any change in environment, equipment, or programming.
To test the sensors, do the following:
1. Place all sensors in their secured (no alarm) state.
2. Go to the Sensor Test option under the System Tests menu, then press Enter.
The panel will prompt you to trip each sensor one at a time. You may follow the panel prompting or test the
sensors in any order. Use Table 28 to trip sensors.
3. Interior sirens sound transmission beeps, and the display identifies the tripped sensor and the number
of RF packets received. Each beep represents one RF packet. Count the number of beeps and refer to
Table 29 for minimum requirements. After the beeps, the panel displays Sn # Packets=XX Name
(where XX equals the number of RF packets and Name equals the sensor name). The system will
continue to prompt for sensors that have not yet been tested. When all sensors have been tested, the
panel will display Sn Test Complete Press Status.
Note: If a sensor does not meet the minimum transmission beep requirements, see If a sensor fails the sensor test on page 58.
Table 28. Sensor tripping instructions
Sensor Do this
Door/window Open the secured door or window.
Freeze Remove the sensor cover. Apply ice in a plastic bag to the sensor (for 10 to
15 minutes). Do not allow the sensor to get wet.
Water Press a wet rag or wet finger over both of the round, gold-plated terminals
on the underside of the sensor.
Carbon monoxide alarm Unplug the CO Alarm. Plug it back in, wait 5 seconds, then press the TEST/
RESET button until the unit beeps 8 times.
Glassbreak Tap the glass 3 to 4 in. (8 to 10 cm) from the sensor.
Motion sensor Avoid the motion sensor field of view for five minutes, then enter its view.
Rate-of-rise heat detector Rub your hands together until warm, then place one hand on the detector
for 30 seconds.
Shock Tap the glass twice, away from the sensor. Wait at least 30 seconds before
testing again.
Smoke Press and hold the test button until the system sounds transmission beeps.
Personal help button Press and hold the appropriate help button until the light blinks and the
panel sounds for at least seven beeps.
Keyfob Press and hold LOCK and UNLOCK simultaneously for three seconds.
Remote handheld touchpad Press and hold the two EMERGENCY buttons simultaneously for three
seconds.
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