Testing The System - ADEMCO VISTA-20SE User Manual

TESTING THE SYSTEM

(TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY)
Using the
The TEST key puts your system into the Test mode, which allows each protection
point to be checked for proper operation. The keypad sounds a single beep every 40
5 TEST Key
seconds as a reminder that the system is in the Test mode.
Note: An alarm message will not be sent to be sent to your alarm monitoring
company during the following tests.
1.
DISARME D
RE ADY T O ARM
2.
(Security Code)
3.
4.
DISARM THE SYSTEM
Disarm the system and close all protected windows,
doors, etc. The "Ready" message should be displayed
and the green READY indicator (if present on the
keypad) should also be lit .
TEST
+ 5 ENTER THE SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS TEST
Example: 7 2 9 6 then press the TEST key.
LISTEN. The external sounder should sound for 2
seconds and then turn off.
If the sounder does not sound, CALL FOR SERVICE
IMMEDIATELY.
FAULT ZONES. Open each protected door and window
in turn and listen for three beeps from the keypad.
Identification of each faulted protection point should
appear on the display. The display will clear when the
door or window is closed.
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