Testing the System
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Basic System Commands
Table 4 describes the basic system touchpad operating commands. For complete details on sys-
tem operation, including user programming, refer to the system users guide.
Testing Zones/Sensors
We recommend that you test sensors/zones after all programming is completed and whenever a
zone/sensor-related problem occurs.
If the system does not respond as described in the following procedure, see the “Troubleshoot-
ing” section.
Note
While the sensor test is a
valuable installation and ser-
vice tool, it only tests sensor
operation for the current
conditions. You should per-
form a sensor test after any
change in environment,
equipment, or programming.
1. Place all sensors/zones in their non-alarm state.
2. At an alphanumeric touchpad, enter the sensor test mode by pressing
8 + installer CODE +
3. The touchpad sounds one beep and displays SENSOR TEST, 15 MINUTES LEFT. The system
stays in sensor test for 15 minutes. When less than 5 minutes remain, touchpads and interior
sirens beep once every minute. After 15 minutes the panel disarms to
OFF automatically.
3. Trip each zone/sensor one at a time. Touchpads (and interior sirens) should sound one short,
high-pitched beep and the display shows the sensor name (or number if text for that sensor is
not programmed) and
OK.
Note
If you hear a long, low-
pitched beep, proceed to the
section “If a Wireless Sensor
Does Not Test.”
4. Press the STATUS button when you think all zones/sensors are tested. The touchpad displays
any untested sensors/zones and touchpad panics. If all sensors/zones and touchpad panics
have been tested, the display shows
SENSOR TEST OK or ZONES ALL TESTED (fixed display
touchpads).
5. Test any untested zones/sensors and touchpad panics.
6. If you need more time to complete the sensor test, press
8 + installer CODE + 3 while the
system is still in sensor test. This restarts the 15 minutes of test time.
7. When all sensors/zones and touchpad panics have been tested, press
1 + installer CODE to
exit sensor test.
If a Wireless Sensor Does Not Test
If touchpads display SENSOR FAILURE and sirens sound a long, low-pitched beep when a zone/
sensor is tripped, this indicates wireless sensor signal strength is below acceptable limits. Dis-
tance from the receiver and/or installation environment are most likely affecting the sensor signal
strength.
Table 4: Basic System Commands
Command System Response
‚ (STATUS)
Indicates current system status
1 + CODE
Disarms system to OFF
2 + CODE
Arms system to STAY
3 + CODE
Arms system to AWAY
2 (quick arm on)
Arms system to STAY
3 (quick arm on)
Arms system to AWAY
2 or 3 + CODE + 4
or
2 or 3 + 4
Makes entry/exit doors instant (4 must be pressed
within five seconds of arming)
5 + 2 or 3 + CODE
or
5 + 2 or 3
Arms system silently (no arming status beeps)
7 + 1
Turns chime feature on and off
7 + 6
Identifies alarms in memory
8 + CODE + 2
Initiates a phone test
8 + CODE + 3
Initiates a sensor test
8 + installer CODE + 3
Initiates a dealer sensor test
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