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Appendix a: checking your scada 3000, For proper operation – Sensaphone SCADA 3000 Users manual User Manual

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Appendix A: Checking for Proper Operation

Appendix A: CHeCKING YOUR SCADA 3000

FOR PROPeR OPeRATION

We recommend that you test your Sensaphone SCADA 3000 weekly to be sure it is functioning

properly. This will ensure that when a problem arises the SCADA 3000 will be ready to alert

the appropriate personnel. Phonetics, Inc. also recommends you keep a log of performed tests, and

has provided you with a Test Log template at the back of this manual.

There are several tests that can be performed:

1) Call the unit and listen to the Status Report. This will test the unit’s ability to

answer the phone and speak a message. It will also verify that the inputs are read-

ing properly, the alarm conditions are OK, the electricity is on, the control pro-

grams are running, and that the battery is OK.

2) Create a test alarm on an input and allow the unit to contact all programmed

telephone numbers. This will make sure that the Sensaphone is programmed

properly. It will also prepare personnel to respond appropriately when they

receive a call from the Sensaphone.

3) Test the battery (if connected) by unplugging the external power supply and mak-

ing sure that the Sensaphone continues to function. Check the battery voltage

with a DC voltmeter or through the SCADA keypad in the Diagnostics menu, to

make sure it is at least 1 3V. Reconnect the power supply when finished.

4) Test the internal modem by calling the Sensaphone from a computer and logging

on. While connected, run the motherboard diagnostics to verify that all internal

system parameters are correct.