F3200 Operator's Manual Document No: LT0119
Operating Instructions - System Functions
Page 6-2 29 July 2002 Issue 2.04
6.1 BATTERY TEST
6.1.1 FUNCTION
For a network system: to test the local battery follow this section; to test the battery at a
remote panel refer to Section 11.8.2.
To initiate a test on the standby battery supply by applying a test load for one minute.
6.1.2 OPERATING SEQUENCE
From the base display press the "BATT TEST" key.
- The message "Press ENTER to initiate battery test"
will appear. Press the "ENTER" key to initiate the battery
test, or "CLEAR ESC" to exit. When the battery test is
initiated the display will show "Battery test in progress -
press ACK to abort".
TO STOP THE BATTERY TEST WHEN RUNNING
- Press the "ACK" key.
THE TEST PASSES - If after application of the test load for one minute, the
battery voltage is still within specification, then the test
will terminate and the LCD displays "Battery test
passed. Press ACK".
- Press the "ACK" key and the LCD will revert to the base
display.
THE TEST FAILS - If during the test a battery low is detected, the test will
terminate and the "CHGR/BATT FAULT" LED
indicator will flash.
- The LCD will display "Battery test failed. Press ACK".
- Press the "ACK" key to exit back to the base display.
Note the "CHGR/BATT FLT" LED indicator will
continue to flash for a period of 60 seconds.
- Perform another battery test after 24 hours and if this
fails as well contact your service company.
Note: It is not possible to start another battery test until
60 seconds after the previous one. A message to
this effect is shown on the display.