Sensor Testing Notes - Interlogix XTI-5 Installation Manual

2. If the transmission beeps remain below the minimum level, avoid mounting a
sensor at that location.
3. If the known good sensor functions, contact UTC Fire & Security for repair or
replacement of the problem sensor.

Sensor Testing Notes:

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Conduct sensor test in all possible environmental conditions (For example:
interior doors open and closed, HVAC system on and off, wireless music
system turned on and off).
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Conduct sensor test whenever changes are made to the installation
environment that may impact RF performance (For example: mirrors installed,
metal backed wallpaper, addition of other RF equipment).
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Sensor testing should be done before and after permanent mounting.
Comm Testing
If Comm Test is not finished it will continue to run even if you exit program mode.
Note: Complete panel programming before performing comm testing.
To perform a comm test:
1. Enter the Status & Settings menu.
2. Scroll until System Tests is listed, Press Enter.
3. Enter the dealer, installer or master code and press OK.
4. Press Comm Test.
The panel displays if the comm test was successful or not.
Central station communication
After performing sensor tests, check that the system is reporting alarms
successfully to the central station.
To verify alarm reporting:
Note: The communication with the central station test must be done while NOT in
programming mode.
1. Call the central station and tell the operator that you will be testing the
system.
2. Arm the system.
3. Test an emergency panic icon and trip at least one sensor of each type (fire,
intrusion, etc.) to verify that the appropriate alarms are working correctly.
There is a 30 second delay.
4. When you finish testing the system, call the central station to verify that the
alarms were received.
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