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

TrueAlert ES Appliance Self-Test ,
Running a Self-Test
Scheduling a
Self-Test
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3. Once the options and settings have been configured, return to the initial Run Self-Test
screen and press on <Enter> to start the test.
4. a) If your Self-Test is set to Automatic: The appliances will test themselves
automatically. When all the appliances have been tested the Self-Test will stop on its
own.
b) If your Self-Test is set to Manual: The person performing the test must manually
poll the appliances with a magnet to test them. When polled, the appliances will
activate their components. Please allow each appliance up to 15 seconds to activate.
To complete the test, the user must return to the panel and stop the test by pressing
<Enter>.
5. Once the Self-Test is complete, a screen will appear with a summary of the test results.
From this screen, press <Enter> to see the detailed test results.
Note: A utility pseudo "P502 TRUEALERT SELF-TEST FAILED" will turn on if any appliance returns a Failed
result. It can be turned off by performing a hardware reset.
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A Self-Test can be programmed to start automatically at a pre-specified day and time by creating a
specific custom control.
To schedule a Self-Test:
1. From within the programmer job, click on the Custom Control tab and remain in the
Custom Control sub-tab. More information on Custom Controls can be found in the
ES Panel Programmer Manual 574-849.
2. Double-click on an unused Optional User Program custom control equation. The Custom
Control Program Properties window will open.
3. Enter the information requested in the window:
 Label: Enter a label that decribes the scheduled Self-Test.
 Enable Pseudo: Leave this option at it's default P19.
4. Click on OK.
Right click on the newly named Custom Control and select "Add Equation".
5.
6. Enter a label that describes the result of the equation. Click on OK.
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