Alarm Test; Global Alarm Test - Simplex 4020 Operating Manual

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8.2 ALARM TEST

The 4020 provides two Alarm test modes:
1) Global Alarm Test mode:
2) Individual zone alarm test mode: Simulates an alarm on a selected detector
The following section describes the operation of the two modes.

8.2.1 Global Alarm Test

To perform a global alarm test carryout the following procedure:
When carrying out an alarm test, it may be necessary to inform the local fire
Brigade (this varies according to the Brigade). When the Alarm Test button is
pressed the Brigade alarm relay will be activated and the Brigade may be called
depending on how the panel has been programmed.
STEP 1 Ensure their are no active alarms and open the panel door. The bell
isolate and the ACF isolate lights should illuminate ( if programmed to be
isolated via the door switch ).
STEP 2 Press the alarm test key (ALM TEST). This will put an alarm on every
zone in the panel. Because the ACFs are isolated, none of the building
functions will operate but the Brigade relay will operate. The following will
be displayed:
ALM
TEST
If you need to check the alarm bell or all mechanical outputs push the
door switch to close the contacts. This will simulate the door being closed
and de-isolates the bell and the ACFs.
Document No: 4020-M010
CAUTION
*** ALARM/FAULT TEST IN PROGRESS ***
Alarms: XX Faults: 00 Isolated: 00
1st February, 1997
Simulates an alarm on all detector zones
zone
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