Testing Sensors/Zones; If A Wireless Sensor Does Not Test; Testing Phone Communication; Testing Central Station Communication - Interlogix Allegro Installation Manual

Table 6: Basic Operating Commands (Continued)
How to...
Police Panic
Emergency Panic
Fire Panic

Testing Sensors/Zones

We recommend that you test sensors/zones after all pro-
gramming is completed and whenever a sensor/zone-related
problem occurs.
If the system does not respond as described in Sensor Test
(on page 18), see "Appendix A: Troubleshooting on
page 19."
Note
While the sensor test is a valuable installation and service
tool, it only tests sensor operation for the current condi-
tions. You should perform a sensor test after any change in
environment, equipment, or programming.
To test sensors:
1. Go into sensor test; trip sensor.
2. Count the number of beeps that the panel emits.
Refer to Table 7 for the preferred number of beeps required.
Table 7: Minimum Beeps
Type of Sensor
Wireless Intrusion Sensors
Wireless Smoke & Heat Sensors
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Command
Press and hold
A r m
both buttons
1
until panel
indicates alarm.
Press and hold
D i s a r m N o D e l a y
both buttons
4
until panel
indicates
alarm.
Press and hold
S i l e n t C h i m e
both buttons
7
until panel
indicates alarm.
Number of
Beeps
7–8 beeps
7–8 beeps
Table 7: Minimum Beeps
Type of Sensor
Wireless Environmental/Panic Buttons
Hardwire Loops
Emergency Buttons (Remote Handheld
Touchpads only)
Keychain Touchpad
DTIM's

If a Wireless Sensor Does Not Test

When possible, locate wireless sensors within 100 feet of
the panel. While a transmitter may have a range of 500 feet
or more out in the open, the environment at the installation
site can have a significant effect on transmitter range. Refer
to "Appendix A: Troubleshooting" (on page 19) to resolve
the problem.
For wireless sensors that don't respond, use an ITI RF
Sniffer (60-401) test tool to verify that the sensor is trans-
mitting. Constant beeps from the RF Sniffer indicate a run-
away (faulty) sensor. Remove the sensor's battery and
replace the sensor.

Testing Phone Communication

Perform a phone test to check the phone communication
between the panel and the central monitoring station, see
Phone Test (Reports) on page 14.

Testing Central Station Communication

After performing sensor and phone tests, check that the sys-
tem is reporting alarms successfully to the central station.
To test communication with the central station:
1. To avoid the dispatch of emergency personnel, call the
central station and tell the operator that you will be
testing the system!
2. Arm the system.
Number of
Beeps
7–8 beeps
1
7-8 beeps
3 beeps
7-8 beeps
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