Installation & Configuration Manual
21.1.2 Automatically Testing Sensors
Seismic sensors are tested either periodically or after the system is set using the
keypad.
Periodic Automatic Testing
Periodic automatic tests are performed on all seismic zones for which automatic
tests are enabled.
Automatic tests are randomized within the configured test period and are done
independently for each area.
All seismic zones in the same area (for which automatic tests are enabled) are
tested simultaneously.
The Seismic Test Interval configuration option in the Timers [➙ 230] menu
determines the average test period for seismic sensors automatic tests. The default
value is 168 hours (7 days) and the allowed values are in the range 12 – 240
hours.
The test time is random within the specified range +/- 15%. For example, if a test is
scheduled every 24 hours, a test may be performed between 20.4 and 27.6 hours
after the last test.
A seismic test is performed after a reboot if automatic tests are enabled. If the
panel was in Full Engineer mode before reboot, then the test is performed only
after the panel is out of Full Engineer mode after a reboot.
If a seismic test fails, a Trouble event is reported (SIA code “BT”). There is also a
corresponding Restoration event (SIA code “BJ”).
Automatic Test on Setting
The option Seismic Test on Set is configurable in the System Options [➙ 222]
menu. If enabled, all seismic zones in all areas that are to be set are tested before
the usual setting sequence. This applies to keypad operation only.
While the test is being performed, ‘SEISMIC AUTOTEST’ is displayed on the
keypad. If the seismic test succeeds, the setting proceeds as normal.
If all areas or an area group or a single area are selected to be set, and a seismic
test fails, then ‘SEISMIC FAIL’ will be displayed. Pressing Return displays a list of
the failed zones which can be scrolled through using the up and down arrow keys.
Depending on the Inhibit settings for the failed seismic zones and your user profile,
the following can occur:
If all of the seismic zones that failed the test have the Inhibit attribute set, and
your user profile user is configured with the Inhibit right:
1. Press Return on any of the failed zones.
The message “FORCE SET ALL?” is displayed.
2. Press Return again to inhibit all seismic zones that failed the test.
(Alternatively, go back to the previous menu.)
Setting proceeds as normal.
If some of the seismic zones that failed the test do not have the Inhibit attribute
set or your user profile user does not have the Inhibit right:
Press Return.
The message ‘FAIL TO SET’ will be displayed and no areas will be set.
There is no automatic seismic test for areas that are auto-set for any reason (for
example, areas activated by a calendar or trigger). Likewise there is no automatic
seismic test when the system is set with SPC Com, with SPC Pro or the browser.
However, there is an automatic seismic test when a virtual keypad is used with
SPC Com or SPC Pro.
No event is reported if seismic testing on set fails.
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