Running A Self-Test - Simplex 4100ES Operator's Manual

TrueAlert ES Appliance Self-Test ,

Running a Self-Test

SIG: This option enables you to
select the group of devices that
you want to test.
Mode: Select the mode in which
the test will be performed.
Volume: The test can be run
with either the audible
appliances (horn or speaker) on
or off.
Trouble on Fault: This
determines if the Test-failures
trigger cause a trouble or not.
*Option selected by default.
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When a Self-Test is initiated, the tested appliances activate their notification components. This
results in the strobes flashing and, unless the "Volume option" is set to "Silence", the horns or
speakers sounding for up to 5 seconds. This should be taken into account while planning when to
perform the Self-Test.
To run the Self-Test:
1. Select Run Self-Test from the TrueAlert ES Self-Test menu.
2. From the Run Self-Test screen, the user will have the chance to edit the test settings.
Consult table 8-2 for the list of options and settings.
Table 8–2. Self-Test Options and Settings
Setting
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900*: Runs the Self-Test on all TrueAlert ES notification appliances
in SIG900 (i.e. all General Evac TrueAlert appliances).
nnn: Runs the Self-Test on all TrueAlert ES notification appliances in
SIGnnn, where "nnn" corresponds to a user selected TrueAlert Zone.
Note: Zones 2 and 5 are not available for testing.
Automatic*: Performs an automated Self-Test on all devices in the
selected SIG.
Manual: Places all devices in selected SIG into a test mode where
they will wait for magnet switch activation before performing a Self-
Test.
Note: The manual Self-Test triggers a trouble at the panel indicating
that the Panel is in manual Self-Test mode. This trouble will stay
active during Self-Test and disappear once the user completes the
test.
Normal*: Audible devices sound as they are configured for normal
operation.
Silent: Audible appliances do not sound during the Self-Test, only
visual components are tested in this mode. Audible components in
silent mode will be diagnosed as "NOT TESTED".
Yes: Self-Test failures cause a device trouble.
No*: Self-Test failures do not cause a trouble.
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