System Test - Firecom 3000C Installation & Operation Manual

16.
S Y S T E M T E S T
This procedure tests all functions of the 3000C Intercom System and should be used to test
the system for proper operation after installation. In the event of a system failure, it may also
be used to help identify and isolate the exact symptoms before troubleshooting a problem
and to test the system after repair work has been performed.
POWER ON
1. Turn on the apparatus master switch.
2. Confirm that power is applied to the intercom by observing that the green
"Power" LED is lit.
3. Install a Radio-Transmit Headset at the Officer's or Driver's position.
4. Turn the Squelch Control on the intercom unit fully clockwise.
5. Adjust the Volume Control to the middle of its range.
ADJUST THE HEADSET
6. Adjust the headset headband for a comfortable fit.
7. Adjust the microphone boom to place the microphone in front of the
mouth and approximately 1/8" from the lips.
8. Speak into the microphone to confirm intercom operation. You should hear
yourself through the headset speakers.
TEST THE RADIO-TRANSMIT HEADSETS
9. Connect a Radio-Transmit Headset to a radio-transmit capable station.
10. Turn the headset volume control fully clockwise.
11. While speaking into the microphone, adjust the volume control on the intercom
unit slightly louder than a comfortable listening level.
12. Adjust the headset volume for a comfortable listening level.
13. Monitor radio communications. Verify that the incoming radio transmissions are
the same volume as the intercom volume.
14. Test radio transmission by pressing the red Push-To-Talk (PTT) button on the
headset and speaking into the microphone. The orange "Xmit" LED on the front
panel of the Intercom should light as long as the PTT on the headset is depressed.
15. If there is an optional foot switch installed, test radio transmission by pressing the
foot switch and speaking into the microphone on the headset. The orange "Xmit"
LED on the front panel of the Intercom should light as long as the foot switch is
depressed.
16. Check the other radio-transmit stations as above.