Alarm Test; Full System Test - DSC Power832 User Manual

Se t t ing t he Syst e m Da t e a nd T im e
To set the system time, enter [
accept 10 consecutive digits:
• Enter the Time in Hours and Minutes using the 24 Hour format (00:00 to 23:59).
• Enter the Date in Months, Days and Years (MM DD YY).
NOTE: If you have an LCD keypad, your installer may have programmed your system to display the
time and date while the keypad is idle. If this is the case, you may have to press the [#] key to clear
the date and time before entering an access code to arm the system, or before performing any
other keypad function.
T e st ing Y our Syst e m

Alarm Test

The Alarm Test provides a two second test of the keypad sounder and bell or siren. Begin with the
panel in the Ready state.
From an LED keypad, Enter [
From an LCD keypad, press [
Functions" and press [
Press [
Select Option< >
System Test
Press [#] to return to the Ready state.
System Test
In Progress

Full System Test

We recommend that you test your system weekly. Should the system fail to function properly, call your
installation company immediately for service.
NOTE: Perform system tests at off-peak hours.
1. Inform the monitoring station that you are testing your system.
2. Begin with the system in the Ready state.
3. Perform a Bell/Battery test by pressing [
sound for two seconds and all keypad lights will turn ON. Press [#] to exit.
4. Activate each sensor in turn (e.g. open a door/window or walk in motion detector areas).
From an LED keypad, observe the zone light turn ON when the zone is activated. The zone light will
turn OFF when the system restores to normal (i.e. door or window closed).
From an LCD keypad, the following message will be displayed when each zone is activated...
Secure System
Before Arming< >
5. If the panel has any fire zones, activation will cause the alarm signal to sound in a pulsed mode.
CAUTION: Do not use an open flame or burning materials to test a smoke or heat detector.
Contact your installer for information on safe methods of testing detectors.
6. When testing is complete, call and advise the monitoring station. Should the system fail to function
properly, contact your installer.
NOTE: Some features described above will not be functional unless enabled by your installer.
Please ensure that your installer has advised you which features are functional on your system.
✱ ] [6] followed by the Master Code. Press [1]. The keypad will now
✱ ][6][Master Code][4] then press [#] to return to the Ready state.
✱ ] to enter the functions list. Use the arrow (< >) keys to scroll to find "User
✱ ] to select. Enter your Master Code and scroll to find the following message...
✱ ] to perform an Alarm Test. The keypad will display the following message...
✱ ][6][Master Code][4]. The bell and keypad buzzer will
Use the arrow (< >) keys to view which zone is open. This message will
disappear when the zone is restored.
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