Testing and troubleshooting, Testing – Interlogix Concord 4 User Manual User Manual
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Testing and troubleshooting
This section provides information to help you test and troubleshoot problems.
Testing
The system contains a test mode that allows you to test sensors and panic
signals without creating false alarms in monitored systems. Please follow the
instructions in this section carefully.
Your security system automatically monitors for problems like power failures, low
batteries, sensors that aren’t working, and communication trouble with the central
monitoring station.
When your system detects a problem, trouble beeps sound to alert you. See
“Troubleshooting” on page 66 for an explanation of trouble beep causes and
what you can do to fix the problem.
There are weekly system test you can do yourself as an added safeguard.
Taking time to do these tests will familiarize you with your system and alert you
to anything unusual, such as cut phone lines or sensors that have been
tampered with.
Sensor test
This test verifies that the sensors in your system are operating correctly. The
ability to conduct a sensor test is a code attribute. Do not attempt to test sensors
by tripping them while the system is armed. This can result in authorities being
dispatched to the site, which could result in a fine.
See “System sensors” on page 70 to see which access codes have the ability to
conduct a sensor test. See “Assigning code attributes” on page 25 or talk to your
installer for information on changing code attributes.
Sensor test reports are sent to the central station at the beginning and end of
system tests.
To perform a sensor test:
1. Make sure the system is disarmed to Level 1 (off). The system will not let you
enter sensor test mode unless it is disarmed.
2. Press 8, code, 3.
Touchpads display PRESS STATUS SYSTEM ARMED TO SENSOR TEST or
SENSOR TEST nn MINUTES LEFT
. When less than 5 minutes remain in
test mode time, the system sounds a short beep every 60 seconds.
3. Follow the test procedure for each device as listed in Table 13 on page 64.