Alarm And Fault Test For Monitor Points; Alarm Test; Fault Test - Simplex 4100 Operator's Manual

Alarm and Fault Test for Monitor Points

Alarm Test

Alarm Test forces a monitor point into the alarm state. Once the point is in alarm, you can
check to see if the system reacts in the way that it has been programmed (i.e., do signals sound
in the correct manner, do relays function correctly, etc.).
Note: When you force a point into alarm, the point enters the alarm state for a
momentary period of time and then returns to its normal state. However, because the
alarm latches (remains) on the FIP, you need to reset the alarm to clear it from the
system.
By default, the alarm test function is passcode-protected. If necessary, log in to the system at
the appropriate access level prior to performing these steps.
Follow these steps to perform an alarm test on a point.
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Fault Test

The fault test allows you to simulate a fault condition on a point. This allows you to test the
manner in which the FIP reacts following the fault. For example, you may want to verify the
operation of the brigade interface. To clear the fault condition following a fault test, use the
FAULT ACK key as described in Chapter 3. Unlike the alarm test function, the fault test does
not latch and clears after you acknowledge it.
Follow these steps to perform a fault test on a monitor point.
1.
2.
3.
The system simulates a fault condition on the point that you specified in Step 1. Acknowledge
the fault, as described in Chapter 3, to clear the fault from the system.
Select the point on which you want to perform the alarm test. Refer to the next chapter
for information on selecting points.
Press the ALARM TST key. A prompt appears, directing you to press the ENTER key.
Press the ENTER key.
Press RESET, followed by ENTER to reset the point. (The point is automatically
acknowledged when you perform the reset.)
Select the point on which you want to perform the fault test. Refer to Chapter 5 for
information on selecting points.
Press the FAULT TST key. A prompt appears, directing you to press the ENTER key.
Press the ENTER key.
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