Chapter 11: Testing The Skymetry Wtu-14; Notification Testing; Input Testing - Phonetics Skymetry WTU-14 User Manual

Chapter 11: Testing the Skymetry WTU-14

It is extremely important that you test the system after installation
to make sure that it is working properly and that all programming is
correct. In addition, it is highly recommended that you test and/or
verify proper operation on a weekly basis to ensure that the system
continues to function as required. (See Appendix A.) The following
items should be tested:
• Notification to all destinations to make sure that each one is pro-
grammed correctly and that the messages are actually delivered.
• Input testing to make sure that the system is reading them cor-
rectly and that when a fault occurs the system responds appro-
priately.
• Output testing to make sure they are wired correctly and that
they switch on and off when instructed.
• Control programming—Local control, Machine-to-machine,
or Pump control—to make sure that the system is functioning
properly, as required for your application.

Notification Testing

Create an alarm and confirm that all destinations receive the alarm
message. This can be done by forcing an input into alarm, by
temporarily adjusting an alarm limit, or by changing the normality
of a Dry Contact input. The Alarm LED on the front of the unit will
begin blinking when an alarm has occurred. Be sure to disconnect
from the serial port after creating the alarm, otherwise the
notifications will not be sent. After confirming that all notification
messages were delivered, correct the alarm condition and/or adjust
your programming as required.

Input Testing

Check the current value of all of the programmed Dry Contact
and Analog Inputs. Make sure that the values being displayed are
correct.
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