Testing The System; Battery Test; Dialer Test; Burglary Walk-Test (Code + Test [5]) - ADEMCO VISTA-128B Installation And Setup Gude

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Battery Test

Dialer Test

Burglary Walk Test
Armed Burglary System Test
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Battery Test
When AC power is present, the VISTA-128B runs a brief battery test every 60 seconds to
determine if the battery connected, and runs an extended battery test every 4 hours to check
the battery's condition. If the VISTA-128B finds the battery voltage is low (less than
approximately 11.5V) during one of these tests, it displays "SYSTEM LOBAT" on the keypad
and a rapid Keypad beeping sound. It also sends a Low Battery report to the central station
(if programmed). Clear the keypad by entering any security code + OFF. A Restore report is
sent to the central station after a subsequent test indicates the problem has been corrected.
Dialer Test
The VISTA-128B may be programmed to automatically transmit test reports to a central
station at intervals ranging from once per hour to once per 999 hours (field *27). UL requires
that a test report be transmitted at least once every 24 hours. The VISTA-128B can be
programmed to send the first report at any time of the day, or on any day of the week after
power-up (field *83).

Burglary Walk-Test (Code + TEST [5])

This test causes the system to sound keypad beeps in response to faults on zones for the
purpose of allowing proper zone operation to be checked without triggering alarms. This test
can only be activated by the installer, a master user or manager user by entering the
corresponding security code and pressing TEST while the burglary portion of the system is
disarmed. UL requires that this test be conducted on a weekly basis.
When this test is first activated, the system will sound burglary bells (or any bell having a
non-zero response type in each bell's supervisory zone) for 3 seconds. The system will send a
Start of Walk-Test message to the central station. The keypads will display "Burg Walk Test
in Progress" and will sound a single beep every 15 seconds while the test remains active.
Open and close each protected door and window in turn. Each action should produce 3 beeps
from the keypad. Walk in front of any motion detectors. Listen for three beeps when the
detector senses movement. The keypad will display the zone number and alpha descriptor
while a door or window remains open or while a detector remains activated. The system
automatically issues a Zone 8 Glassbreak Detector Power Reset about 10 seconds after it
finds a fault on this zone, to allow faulted detectors to be reset.
To end this test, enter any security code and press OFF. An End of Walk-Test message will
be sent to the central station.
S E C T I O N

Testing The System

Testing Wireless Zones
Trouble Conditions
Turning the System Over to the User
To The Installer
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