Dialer Communication Test; Automatic Standby Battery Tests - Honeywell ADEMCO Vista-12C Installation And Setup Manual

3. If each transmitter produces the proper keypad response when it is faulted, you can then
permanently mount each of the transmitters according to the instructions provided with
them.
4. Exit the Go/No Go Test mode by entering: [Installer code] + OFF.

Dialer Communication Test

1. Enter Installer Code + 5 [ TEST ], then press "1" at the prompt to start the Dialer Test.
1=DIAL, 0=WALK
The following will be displayed (accompanied by 2 beeps) if test is successful:
PHONE OKAY
If the dialer test is unsuccessful, the following is displayed:
COMM FAILURE
2. Enter installer code + OFF to clear the display and exit.

Automatic Standby Battery Tests

1. An automatic test is conducted every 3 minutes to ensure that a standby battery is
present and properly connected. If a battery is not present or is not properly connected, a
"LOW BATTERY" message is displayed and, if so programmed, will be reported to the
central station.
2. A battery capacity test is automatically conducted for 2 minutes every 4 hours, beginning
4 hours after exiting the Programming mode or after powering up the system. In
addition, entry into the Test mode will also cause a battery capacity test to be initiated. If
the battery cannot sustain a load, a "Low Battery" message is displayed and, if so
programmed, will be reported to the central station.
(no special display on Fixed-Word keypads)
("Cd" displayed on Fixed-Word Display Keypads)
A Contact ID report will also be sent (code 601)
("FC" displayed on Fixed-Word Display Keypads)
Testing the System
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