Testing The System; Automatic Test Features; Testing The System Manually; Testing The Phone Communication To The Monitoring Service - Interlogix Advent User Manual

Testing the System

To change voice status message volume:
Steps
8, 4 (from
1. Press
SYSTEM MENU
(present level).
main menu).
OR ENTER A NEW LEVEL FROM
THEN PRESS
0-8 for desired
2. Enter
VOLUME LEVEL IS NOW SET TO X
loudness and press #.
Note
Alarms are always at maximum volume.
Testing the System
Test your system weekly to verify that detected sensors,
sirens, and phone communications are all working cor-
rectly.

Automatic Test Features

The system automatically tests and reports any problems
with the following parts of the system:
battery—The system automatically tests the backup
battery(s) voltage and notifies you if it is low.
phone—Depending on your system configuration and
programming, the system may automatically test the
phone connection to the monitoring service once per
day.
phone line—The system automatically tests the line
voltage.

Testing the System Manually

You may also test the system manually when desired.
Testing the Phone Communication to the
Monitoring Service
Test the phone communications after any phone line/system
repairs or change in your service such as a change in area
code or prefix.
To test phone operation:
Steps
0, 1 (from main menu).
1. Press
2. Enter your primary
ACCESS CODE
3. Wait for acknowledgment indica-
tion.

Testing Devices

A zone test allows you to activate any alarm triggering
device and verify its correct operation without causing an
alarm.
Note
All fire protection is disabled during zone test.
8
Response
,
VOLUME LEVEL IS X
#
TO ACCEPT PRESS
0-8
#
Response
;
PHONE MENU ENTER YOUR
CODE
.
PHONE TEST ON
The system should
report
PHONE TEST OK
To test devices:
Steps
8, 1 (from main
1. Press
menu).
2. Enter your primary
.
ACCESS CODE
3. Activate the desired
device(s).
8, 2 .
4. Press
8, 3 .
5. Press
1 , 1 and (enter your
6. Press
if needed)
ACCESS CODE
to end zone test.
Note
If not ended manually, zone test will automatically time
out after 30 minutes. If you need more time repeat the
zone test.

Equipment/Sensor Tampering

Tampering with system equipment, sensors, etc. (for exam-
ple, opening enclosures), results in a
tion and/or an alarm.
Replace any open system enclosures or sensor covers and
clear the tamper indication.
To clear a tamper/alarm indication:
Steps
To clear a trouble indication,
press *.
or
To clear an alarm, enter your
.
ACCESS CODE
If any covers are still open, the trouble beeps will start again
in 4 hours. The display continues displaying a flashing *
until the trouble is fixed.

Cleaning the System Components

You should clean your system at least once per year, or as
needed. Use a damp, warm rag and a mild, non-abrasive,
water-based cleaning solution to clean all touchpads, pan-
els, sensors, and pull stations.

System Status

Checking the System Status

Check the system status when you want to know the current
status of the system and any current problems.
To check the system status:
Steps
1, 9 (from main menu).
1. Press
* ) to quit.
2. Press (
UNDO
Response
;
SYSTEM MENU ENTER YOUR CODE
ZONE TEST ON
The system should report
ZONE
for each device actuated.
GOOD
Shows zones tested.
Shows zones not tested.
( )
PARTITION NAME SECURITY IS
OFF
indica-
TAMPER TROUBLE
Response
;
SECURITY MENU SECURITY IS OFF
Response
;
SECURITY MENU SYSTEM
.........
STATUS
GOODBYE
Advent™ Commercial Fire System
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