Additional Operations; Testing The System - Electronics Line Penta XL series User Manual

3.10: Additional Operations

Bell Cancel
To cancel the bell:
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Enter a valid user code or turn the keyswitch as if disarming the system.
Stop Communications
To stop the panel from sending a message to the central station:
1. Press ENTER, 1.
2. Enter User Code 1; all communications stop immediately and all unsent
messages are cancelled.
Zone Chime On/Off
The keypad can be set to chime when perimeter zones are opened or closed when the
system is disarmed.
To toggle the zone chime On or Off:
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Press , 6 while the system is disarmed.
The keypad will sound a continuous tone to indicate "Zone Chime ON" or a
series of short beeps to indicate " Zone Chime OFF".
Keypad Backlight On/Off
To toggle the backlight of any keypad On or Off:
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Press and hold down # for more than 2 seconds.

3.11: Testing the System

Electronics Line recommends that you test your system at least once a week.
Walk Test
Walk test mode enables you to test peripheral detection devices, such as PIR detectors
and magnetic door contacts. In this mode, when a zone is opened , the keypad chimes.
To perform a walk test:
1. Press , 4, 2.
2. Enter User Code 1; the Ready, System, Power and Armed indicators flash to
indicate that the system is in Walk Test mode. To end Walk Test mode, press #.
This mode is automatically terminated after 4 minutes.
Bell/LED Test
To perform a bell/LED test:
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Press , 4; the siren is sounded and all indicators on the keypad are lit for a
period of two seconds.
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