System Access Alarm; Testing; Testing Sensors - GE Interlogix Simon User Manual

Testing

Note
The RF Electronic Thermo-
stat is automatically tested
when a sensor test begins.
The panel will announce,
Sensor XXX activated, sta-
tus is one, if the thermostat
is OK.
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System Access Alarm

The panel cover was opened while the system was armed. The system will call the cen-
tral monitoring station to report a tamper alarm.
Clearing System Status
Press the SYSTEM STATUS button, listen to the status message, then disarm the
system to clear system status. If the trouble condition was a low CPU battery, per-
form a sensor test. The SYSTEM STATUS button should turn off if all trouble condi-
tions have been corrected.
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. The sensor test has a 4 minute time-out that
resets with each sensor trip.
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 Detec-
tor
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 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.
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