Testing System Functions; Starting The Test Function - EDWARDS SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY EST2 Operation Manual

Operating panel devices

Testing system functions

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Testing the system disables the alarm contact. The
WARNING:
system will not notify the fire department in the event of a fire
alarm condition during a test. See the system administrator for
detailed information.
This section explains the functions of the Test switch. The Test
switch temporarily disables normal system responses during the
testing of panels, detectors, and modules. The 2-LCD and the
printer report all responses from activated devices and devices
with trouble conditions.
The system programmer sets the test function for silent or
audible operation in the system definition utility (2-SDU). In
silent operation, the device under test will not activate
Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs). In audible operation,
the device under test activates programmed NACs for
approximately 2 seconds. The system programmer may also
program test only functions.

Starting the test function

For a detailed explanation about the parameters of keypad
entries, see Making keypad entries, earlier in this chapter.
The buzzer will sound when you have successfully
Note:
entered the test mode. Press Local Silence to silence the buzzer.
To start the Test function:
1. At the 2-LCD, press Test.
2. Enter a level 2 or 3 password.
3. Follow the instructions on the test screen (Figure 2-22).
Test mode will end
If no test done for
30 minutes. Press
[ENTER] key to start
Figure 2-22: Test screen
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