Testing; Testing Sensors - GE Security Simon User Manual

Testing

Note
The RF Electronic Thermo-
stat and DTIM are automati-
cally tested when a sensor
test begins. The panel will
announce, Sensor XXX acti-
vated, status is one, if the
thermostat and DTIM are
OK. There can be delays
when the thermostat and
DTIM are automatically
tested.
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As an added safeguard, there are system tests you should do yourself on a regular
basis. It is recommended that you test your system weekly.

Testing Sensors

You can test sensors one at a time to make sure they are sending strong signals to the
panel. You should test the security system at least once a week.
¾ To perform the sensor test:
1. Open the panel Cover.
2. Enter the master access code.
3. Press the Test button once. The panel will announce Sensor Test.
4. Press the DONE button.
The panel will voice prompt you with a list of your programmed sensors that you need
to test. The panel will start with sensor 1 and announce Test sensor 1, sensor name.
When you trip a sensor and it communicates successfully it will be removed from the
list. You may trip the sensors in any order.
After all sensors have been successfully tested, the panel will announce Sensor test
complete, press DONE. Press DONE. The panel will announce Sensor test ok.
If any of the sensors did not test successfully and you want to terminate the test, press
DONE or Cancel. The panel will announce Sensor test canceled or failure. If a sensor
test fails, call your security dealer.
Use the following table to trip devices:
Device
Door/Window Sensor
Freeze Sensor
Water Sensor
Carbon Monoxide Sensor
Glass Guard Sensor
Motion Sensor
Rate-of-Rise Heat Detector
Shock Sensor
Smoke Sensor
Wireless Panic Button
Keychain Touchpad
Remote Handheld Touch-
pad
Do This
Open the secured door or window.
Apply ice to the sensor. Do not allow the sensor to get
wet.
Press a wet rag or wet finger over both of the round,
gold-plated terminals on the underside of the sensor.
Unplug the CO Alarm. Plug it back in, then press the
TEST/RESET button until the unit beeps 8 times.
Tap the glass 3 or 4 inches (8 cm) from the sensor.
Avoid the Motion Sensor's view for 5 minutes, then
enter its view.
Rub your hands together until warm, then place one
hand on the detector for 30 seconds.
Tap the glass twice, away from the sensor. Wait at least
30 seconds before testing again.
Press and hold the test button until the system sounds
transmission beeps.
Press and hold the appropriate panic button(s) for 3
seconds.
Press and hold LOCK and UNLOCK simultaneously for
3 seconds.
Press and hold the 2 EMERGENCY buttons simulta-
neously for 3 seconds.
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