Tripping Sensors For Sensor Test Table; Communication Test - GE Simon XT User Manual

Table 14: Tripping sensors for sensor test
Device
Door/window sensor
a
Freeze sensor
a
Water sensor
Carbon monoxide sensor
Glassbreak sensor
a
Motion sensor
Shock sensor
a
Smoke sensor
Wireless panic button
a
Key fob
a
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touch screen
a
Simon XT talking touchpad
Remote handheld touchpad
a. Not investigated for use by UL.
Note: Refer to specific sensor installation instructions for complete operation and
testing details.

Communication test

Test communication between your system and the central monitoring station or a
voice report destination at least once a week to make sure you have the proper
telephone connection.
Note: The system must be in disarm mode.
To perform a communication test:
1. Scroll until the display shows System Tests, and then press OK. The display
shows Enter Code.
2. Enter your master code, and then press OK. The display shows Comm Test.
3. Press OK. The display shows Comm Test is On.
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To trip device
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.
Press and hold the Test/Hush button (approximately 5 seconds) until
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the unit beeps two times and then release the button.
Trip with appropriate glassbreak tester.
Avoid the motion sensor's view for 5 minutes, and then enter its view.
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 button for 3 seconds.
Press and hold Lock and Unlock simultaneously for 3 seconds.
For sensor testing a 1.0. touch screen, press and hold the Emergency
button for 5 seconds.
For sensor testing a 1.1 or greater touch screen, press the Settings
(gear) button, scroll down, and then press the RF Test button.
Press and hold the two Emergency buttons simultaneously for 3
a
second.
Press and hold the two Emergency buttons simultaneously for 3
seconds.
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