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Device
To trip device
Glassbreak sensor*
Trip with appropriate glassbreak tester.
Motion sensor
Avoid the motion sensor’s view for 5 minutes, and then enter its
view.
Shock sensor*
Tap the glass twice, away from the sensor. Wait at least 30
seconds before testing again.
Smoke sensor
Press and hold the test button until the system sounds
transmission beeps.
Wireless panic button*
Press and hold the appropriate button for 3 seconds.
Key fob*
Press and hold Lock and Unlock simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Remote handheld touchpad
Press and hold the two Emergency buttons simultaneously for 3
seconds.
* Not investigated for use by UL
Testing communication
Test communication between your system and the central monitoring station or a
voice report destination at least once per week to make sure you have the proper
telephone connection.
Note: The system must be in disarm mode.
To perform a communication test:
1. Scroll to
System Tests
.
2. Press Enter. The display shows
Enter Code
.
3. Enter the master code.
4. Press Enter to accept the master code. The display shows
Comm Test
.
5. Scroll to
Comm Test
.
6. Press Enter. The display shows
Comm Test is On
.
7. After the communication test is successful, the display shows
Comm Test Ok
.
8. Press STATUS repeatedly to exit.
Note: If your system is not connected to a central monitoring station and you
do not have a voice report destination programmed, you won’t be able to
perform the communication test.
If the communication test is successful, the system displays Comm Test Ok. If
the test is unsuccessful, the STATUS button will light and within ten minutes the
panel will display Comm Failure. If a communication test fails, call your security
system dealer.