UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation Inc 785B-ALGRO User Manual
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Allegro
Preliminary 2/5/02
Testing Sensors/Zones
We recommend that you test sensors/zones after all pro-
gramming is completed and whenever a sensor/zone-related
problem occurs.
gramming is completed and whenever a sensor/zone-related
problem occurs.
If the system does not respond as described in Sensor Test
(on page 18), see “Appendix A: Troubleshooting on
page 19.”
(on page 18), see “Appendix A: Troubleshooting on
page 19.”
Note
While the sensor test is a valuable installation and service
tool, it only tests sensor operation for the current condi-
tions. You should perform a sensor test after any change in
environment, equipment, or programming.
tool, it only tests sensor operation for the current condi-
tions. You should perform a sensor test after any change in
environment, equipment, or programming.
To test sensors:
1.
Go into sensor test; trip sensor.
2.
Count the number of beeps that the panel emits.
Refer to Table 7 for the preferred number of beeps required.
If a Wireless Sensor Does Not Test
When possible, locate wireless sensors within 100 feet of
the panel. While a transmitter may have a range of 500 feet
or more out in the open, the environment at the installation
site can have a significant effect on transmitter range. Refer
to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting” (on page 19) to resolve
the problem.
the panel. While a transmitter may have a range of 500 feet
or more out in the open, the environment at the installation
site can have a significant effect on transmitter range. Refer
to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting” (on page 19) to resolve
the problem.
For wireless sensors that don’t respond, use an ITI RF
Sniffer (60-401) test tool to verify that the sensor is trans-
mitting. Constant beeps from the RF Sniffer indicate a run-
away (faulty) sensor. Remove the sensor’s battery and
replace the sensor.
Sniffer (60-401) test tool to verify that the sensor is trans-
mitting. Constant beeps from the RF Sniffer indicate a run-
away (faulty) sensor. Remove the sensor’s battery and
replace the sensor.
Testing Phone Communication
Perform a phone test to check the phone communication
between the panel and the central monitoring station, see
Phone Test (Reports) on page 14.
between the panel and the central monitoring station, see
Phone Test (Reports) on page 14.
Testing Central Station Communication
After performing sensor and phone tests, check that the sys-
tem is reporting alarms successfully to the central station.
tem is reporting alarms successfully to the central station.
To test communication with the central station:
1.
To avoid the dispatch of emergency personnel, call the
central station and tell the operator that you will be
testing the system!
central station and tell the operator that you will be
testing the system!
2.
Arm the system.
Police Panic
Press and hold
both buttons
until panel
indicates alarm.
both buttons
until panel
indicates alarm.
Emergency Panic
Press and hold
both buttons
until panel
indicates
both buttons
until panel
indicates
alarm.
Fire Panic
Press and hold
both buttons
until panel
indicates alarm.
both buttons
until panel
indicates alarm.
Table 7: Minimum Beeps
Type of Sensor
Number of
Beeps
Wireless Intrusion Sensors
7–8 beeps
Wireless Smoke & Heat Sensors
7–8 beeps
Table 6: Basic Operating Commands (Continued)
How to...
Command
1
A r m
4
N o D e l a y
D i s a r m
C h i m e
7
S i l e n t
Wireless Environmental/Panic Buttons
7–8 beeps
Hardwire Loops
1
Emergency Buttons (Remote Handheld
Touchpads only)
Touchpads only)
7-8 beeps
Keychain Touchpad
3 beeps
DTIM’s 7-8
beeps
Table 7: Minimum Beeps
Type of Sensor
Number of
Beeps