Sensaphone CELL682 - Manual (Page 71)

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appenDIX a: Checking your Cell682 for proper operation
appendIX a: CheCkIng Your
Cell682 for proper operaTIon
We recommend that you test your Cell682 weekly to be sure it is functioning
properly. This will ensure that when a problem arises the Cell682 will be ready to
alert the appropriate personnel. A blank Test Log is included at the back of this
manual.
There are several tests to be performed:
1. Request a Status Report from the unit by sending it an e-mail message and
verifying the reply. This will test the unit’s ability to receive and send a mes-
sage. It will also verify that all of the inputs are reading properly, the alarm
conditions are OK, the electricity is on, and the battery is OK.
2. Create an alarm on each input by tripping all connected sensors. This will
verify that each input is being recognized by the unit and that it is pro-
grammed properly.
Temperature sensors: Heat or cool the sensor.
Motion sensors: Have someone walk in front of the sensor.
Door and window sensors: Open the door or window.
Water sensors: Apply a small amount of water beneath the sensor or use a wet
towel and touch it to the sensor probes.
Humidity sensors: Raise the humidity around the sensor by holding a cup of
very hot water beneath it.
4–20mA Transducers: Verify that the Cell682 is reading the proper level by mea-
suring the monitored quantity using alternative methods.
Allow the unit to send its alarm message to all programmed contacts. This will
make sure that the Cell682 is programmed properly. It will also prepare person-
nel to respond appropriately when they receive a call from the Cell682.
3. Test the battery by unplugging the AC adapter and making sure that the
Cell682 continues to function. Check the LEDs to make sure that the Power
LED starts to blink and the Battery LED glows steadily. Keep the AC adapter
unplugged so that a Power Failure alarm occurs. Allow the unit to send
its alarm message to all programmed contacts while running on battery
backup. Plug in the AC adapter after the unit has finished sending all of its
messages.
4. If you require assistance, contact Sensaphone Technical Support at (610)
558-2700.