Elan s86a Installation Manual page 67

E L A N H O M E S Y S T E M S
Symptom Possible Cause/s
Sense Trigger 1. Wiring;
Inputs: Sense Inputs
Triggered incorrectly
event fails to connected or
occur. incorrect type
Example: VIA! of Sensor/
Touch Panel faulty Sensor.
does not 2. Programming;
switch to Sense
Camera Inputs incorrectly
Mode. programmed
in
VIA!TOOLS or ELANTOOLS
Zone/System 1. Wiring; bad
Trigger Outputs: mini-cable or
Triggered using 3.5 mm
event fails to stereo cable
occur. instead of
Example: mono.
Amplifier 2. Test for
does not turn voltage w/ Digital
ON when Multi-
zone Meter.
becomes 3. Programming
active.
Page Trigger Wiring: incorrect
Inputs/Outputs: connections
Triggered between
event fails to C2 and
occur. S86A/SPP.
Example:
Volume Control
Override
does not
function
.
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Table 5-3 Triggers Troubleshooting Procedures
What an authorized installer can do
a. Connect a 3.5 mm mono mini cable to Sense Input. This
simulates a contact closure and should trigger the event.
b. Replace Sensor or use different type
Verify and correct programming. See VIA!TOOLS or ELANTOOLS Help file.
a. Must use MONO mini cable.
b. Replace defective cable.
Correct reading is +12 VDC.
Correct programming in VIA!TOOLS or ELANTOOLS.
See 'Communications'
S86A
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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