Document No: LT0119 F3200 Operator's Manual
System Testing and Maintenance
Issue 2.04 29 July 2002 Page 10-5
10.3.2 MONTHLY TESTING - AUSTRALIA
In addition to the Weekly Testing described above, perform the following:
STEP 1: Initiate a System Test.
This tests that all common paths for alarm and fault information are
working correctly, and that all inputs are capable of detecting alarm and
fault signals.
STEP 2: Initiate a Zone Alarm Test on one or more zones. This checks that the
brigade can be signalled, that the particular zone(s) tested operate
correctly and that the common modules processing alarms operate
correctly. Choose a different zone each month.
STEP 3: Initiate a Zone Fault test on one or more zones.
This checks that the brigade can be signalled (if wired), that the particular
zone(s) tested operate correctly and that the common modules
processing faults, including the turning on of individual fault LEDs and
turning on the fault buzzer, operate correctly. Choose a different zone
each month.
STEP 4: Check the Database for Validity.
Recall the Database CRC and last change date/time (refer Section 6.14),
and compare these with the values recorded in the log book. If they are
not the same then the database has been changed and may need to be
validated and saved.
STEP 5: Check that there are no system faults.
This checks that all common paths for transmission of alarms and faults
are operational.
STEP 6: Visually inspect the cabinet and panel to ensure it is clean, operable and
intact. Inspect the dust seal, and ensure that it is undamaged.
NOTES:
1. If there are Sub-Indicator Panels, RZDU's, Mimics, repeater Panels, etc; these
also require testing and inspecting.
2. The daily Auto Test will perform a Fault Test on each zone. Unless programmed
not to, it will also perform Alarm Test on each zone.
10.3.3 ANNUAL TESTING
Australian Standard AS1851.8 requires that all fire detection and alarm systems be
thoroughly tested each year by a competent service/maintenance company.
The service/maintenance company should ensure that the performance of the procedure
set out in AS1851.8 is witnessed by the owner of the F3200 System installation, or the
owner's authorised agent.
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