Honeywell 128BPTSIA User Manual
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Testing the System
(To Be Conducted Weekly)
Using the 5 TEST Key
The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows each protection point to be
checked for proper operation.
checked for proper operation.
1. Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. READY should be
displayed.
TEST
2. Enter your security code and press the
5 key.
3. The external sounder should sound for 3 seconds and then turn off. If the sounder
does not sound, it may be due to dialer communication activity. Wait a few minutes
and try again. If the sounder still does not sound, CALL FOR SERVICE
IMMEDIATELY.
and try again. If the sounder still does not sound, CALL FOR SERVICE
IMMEDIATELY.
4. The keypad will sound a single beep every 15 seconds as a reminder that the system
is in Test mode. Each time a protection zone is faulted (opened), the keypad should
beep three times. If the sounder does not sound, CALL FOR SERVICE
IMMEDIATELY.
beep three times. If the sounder does not sound, CALL FOR SERVICE
IMMEDIATELY.
NOTES:
• No alarm reports will be sent to the central monitoring station while the system is in
• No alarm reports will be sent to the central monitoring station while the system is in
Test mode.
• The system will automatically exit the Test mode if there is no activity (no doors or
windows are opened and closed, no motion detectors are activated, etc.) for 1 hour. The
system will beep the keypad(s) twice every 15 seconds during the last 5 minutes as a
warning that it is about to exit the Test mode and return to normal operation.
system will beep the keypad(s) twice every 15 seconds during the last 5 minutes as a
warning that it is about to exit the Test mode and return to normal operation.
Testing Your System
1. Open and close each protected door and window in turn and listen for three beeps.
Each faulted protection point should appear on the display.
2. Walk in front of any motion detectors (if used) and listen for three beeps as
movement is detected (wireless motion detectors have a 3-1/2 minute lockout
between trips). Each detector’s should appear on the display when it is activated.
between trips). Each detector’s should appear on the display when it is activated.
3. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to test all smoke detectors to ensure that all
are functioning properly. Each detector should appear on the display when activated.
4. When all protection points have been checked, there should be no zone identification
numbers displayed. If a problem is experienced with any protection point (no
confirming sounds, no display), CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
confirming sounds, no display), CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
5.
Turn off Test mode by entering the security code + the OFF key.