Testing The System; (To Be Conducted Weekly); Using The 5 Test Key; Testing Your System - Honeywell Ademco VISTA-50PUL User Manual

Using the 5 TEST Key

The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows each
protection point to be checked for proper operation.
1. Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. READY
should be displayed.
2. Enter your security code and press the
3. The external sounder should sound for 3 seconds and then turn off. If the
sounder does not sound, it may be due to dialer communication activity.
Wait a few minutes and try again. If the sounder still does not sound,
CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
4. The keypad will sound a single beep every 15 seconds as a reminder that
the system is in Test mode. Each time a protection zone is faulted
(opened), the keypad should beep three times. If the sounder does not
sound, CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
Notes: No alarm reports will be sent to the central monitoring station while the
system is in Test mode.

Testing Your System

1. Open and close each protected door and window in turn and listen for
three beeps. Each faulted protection point should appear on the display.
2. Walk in front of any motion detectors (if used) and listen for three beeps
as movement is detected (wireless motion detectors have a 3-1/2 minute
lockout between trips). Each detector's should appear on the display
when it is activated.
3. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to test all smoke detectors to
ensure that all are functioning properly. Each detector should appear on
the display when activated.
4. When all protection points have been checked, there should be no zone
identification numbers displayed. If a problem is experienced with any
protection point (no confirming sounds, no display), CALL FOR
SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
5. Turn off Test mode by entering the security code + the OFF key.

Testing The System

(To Be Conducted Weekly)

TEST
5 key.
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