Section 9; Testing The System; Fire Walk Test; Dialer Test - First Alert FA2000C Installation And Setup Manual

S E C T I O N 9

Testing the System

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Fire Walk Test

After installation is completed, the FA2000C System should be carefully tested, as follows:
With the System in the "SYSTEM NORMAL" state all zones should be intact. If a fault message is displayed, press the
[] key to display the faulted zone(s). Restore faulted zone(s) if necessary, so that "SYSTEM NORMAL" message is
displayed. 2. Perform the FIRE WALK TEST This test causes the keypad buzzer to beep and the optional alarm
sounders (if connected) to sound momentarily in response to short circuits on zones programmed as types 09, 16, or 17
only. The control will NOT be active during this test
To initiate the ONE MAN FIRE WALK TEST enter the Installer Code + [#] + [68] on any remote keypad. When first
activated alarm sounders (if used) will sound for 3 seconds and all keypad segments will light to verify proper operation.
The control will send a walk test start report to the central station. The following will be displayed on an alpha keypad:
F ire Wa lk T est
I n Pr ogr ess
NOTE: The system displays [TEST CF] on fixed-word keypads
Fault and restore each fire alarm sensor one at a time. Each fault will cause keypads to beep and fire bells (if used) to
sound. (Auxiliary relay will also ding if set for alarm function 1 in field 34 and if assigned in field 85 to the fire zone
that was faulted.) The keypads will also display the faulted zone for as long as the fault remains. The FA2000C will
initiate an automatic smoke detector reset 10 seconds after a smoke detector has been faulted in order to reset that
smoke. Once reset, the keypad display for that zone should clear.
To exit this test enter ANY User Code + [OFF], or the test will automatically terminate after 30 minutes if no faults are
sensed. The control will send a walk test end report to the central station.
Alarm messages will be sent to the central station during the following tests 3 and 4. Notify them in
advance that tests will be in progress.
With the System in the "SYSTEM NORMAL" state, fault one or more zones. Silence alarm sounder(s) by pressing the
silence/reset button or entering the code and pressing OFF (if a keypad is being used).
Check the keypad-initiated alarms (if used) by pressing the appropriate emergency key(s). If the system has been
programmed for audible emergency, the keypad and built-in warning buzzer will emit a steady alarm sound, and
ALARM and zone number will be displayed. Silence alarm sounder(s) by pressing the silence/reset button (or
entering the code and pressing OFF). If the control has been programmed for silent alarm, there will be no audible
alarms or displays, but a report will be sent to the central station.
Notify the central station when all tests are finished, and verify results with them.

Dialer Test

The FA2000C may be programmed to send periodic test reports ranging from every 24 hours, weekly, or monthly, as
determined in field 49. The first test report will be sent 12 hours after initial powerup, after exiting the program
mode, or after a download session, whichever is applicable. As long as there are no existing alarm, supervisory, or
trouble conditions present the normal test report will be sent (as programmed in field 64). If alarm, supervisory or
trouble conditions are present at the time of the test report an OFF-NORMAL report will be sent instead (84).

Trouble Conditions

A rapid beeping at the built-in warning buzzer (or if used, at the keypad buzzer accompanied by the word "CHECK" on
the keypad's display) indicates that there is a trouble condition in the system. The audible warning sound can be
silenced by pressing the Silence/Reset button or by entering code + [OFF]. Instruct users to call for service immediately
upon seeing any of the following messages. (Also refer to the topic on Troubleshooting.)
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