5.9. Determining the starting time for automated testing
To automate a function test, duration test or communication test for an emergency unit the starting time must be
determined. Individual times can be set separately for each group. This ensures that in the case of a power failure a
sufficient number of lamps are in working order.
The default settings for the testing times are:
In addition to the times, the intervals for the function and duration tests must also be specified:
Test Interval Meaning
Function test manual The function test must be performed manually.
weekly The function test is performed every week.
every 2nd
week
The function test is performed in the first and third week of the month.
monthly The function test is performed in the first week of the month.
Duration test manual The duration test must be performed manually.
monthly The duration test is performed in the first week of the month.
quarterly The duration test is performed in the first week of following months.
every 6 months The duration test is performed in the first week of following months.
yearly The duration test is performed in the first week of months 1-12
(adjustable).
Communication
test
daily The communication test is performed daily, the time can be chosen freely
G1: Monday, 23:00 h_
G2: Tuesday, 23:00 h_
G3: Wednesday, 23:00 h_
G4: Thursday, 23:00 h_
G5: Friday, 23:00 h_
G6: Saturday, 23:00 h_