GE Advent Installation Instructions Manual page 58

Feature Problem
Bypassing
Note
Fire zones cannot be bypassed.
Fail and/or Invalid is indicated when you attempt to bypass a zone.
System won't automatically unbypass closed zones.
System only allows a certain number of zones to be bypassed.
Central Station Reporting
Central station is not receiving reports from panel.
Devices
(See X-10 Modules, Hardwire Outputs, or 4 Relay Output Module).
Dual Phone Line Module
Module bus status LED stays off.
Module bus status LED stays on.
Module bus status LED blinks, but phones don't work.
Module phone line status LED is on.
Phones connected to module work intermittently.
Only one module phone line works.
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Zone may already be bypassed, or you are trying to bypass a 24-hour zone that cannot be
bypassed.
Check that the Unbypassing feature is enabled in programming.
Check Bypassing Limit feature programming for desired number.
1. Perform a phone test. If phone test fails, follow the remaining steps
2. Check that the DB-8 Cord is plugged into the panel phone jack and into the RJ-31X/CA-38A
jack.
3. Check for proper RJ-31X/CA-38A jack to phone line wiring.
4. Verify with the central station operator that the correct receiver line phone number is pro-
grammed into the panel. Reprogram the phone number and retest if necessary.
5. Verify that the correct phone reporting format is being used.
6. Replace faulty RJ-31X/CA-38A jack.
7. Replace faulty DB-8 cord.
8. Check that the premises phone line is working.
1. Check module and panel power (Green LEDs on).
2. Check SuperBus wiring and connections.
3. Check that the module is programmed (added/learned) into panel memory. Add the module if
necessary.
1. Reinitialize panel and module by turning panel power off and back on.
2. Module circuit failure. Replace the module.
1. Check phone wiring and connections.
2. Check that the module is programmed (added/learned) into panel memory. Add the module if
necessary.
Check for phone line failure or phone wiring and connections for that line.
1. Check module and panel (Green LEDs on).
2. Check Superbus wire routing and length. (Shielded cable may be required on very long or
noisy wire runs.)
3. Check panel/module programming.
1. Check phone/module connections.
2. Repair/replace faulty module.
3. Check panel/module programming.
Solution
Advent Commercial Fire System