Dialer Communication Test - ADEMCO VISTA-20P Installation And Setup Manual

Dialer Communication Test

1. Enter Installer Code + 5 [ TEST ], then press "1" at the prompt to start the Dialer Test.
1=DIAL, 0=WALK
The following will be displayed (accompanied by 2 beeps) if test is successful:
PHONE OKAY
A Contact ID report will also be sent (code 601)
If the dialer test is unsuccessful, the following is displayed:
COMM FAILURE
2. Enter installer code + OFF to clear the display and exit.
Automatic Standby Battery Tests
1. An automatic test is conducted every 3 minutes to ensure that a standby battery is present and
properly connected. If a battery is not present or is not properly connected, a "LOW BATTERY"
message is displayed and, if so programmed, will be reported to the central station.
2. A battery capacity test is automatically conducted for 2 minutes every 4 hours, beginning 4 hours
after exiting the Programming mode or after powering up the system. In addition, entry into the
Test mode will also cause a battery capacity test to be initiated. If the battery cannot sustain a
load, a "Low Battery" message is displayed and, if so programmed, will be reported to the central
station.
("Cd" displayed on Fixed-Word Display Keypads)
("FC" displayed on Fixed-Word Display Keypads)
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