LYNX Touch Installation and Setup Guide- 60 -Testing the SystemTO THE INSTALLERRegular maintenance and inspection (at least annually) by the installer and frequent testing by the user are vitalto continuous satisfactory operation of any alarm system.The installer should assume the responsibility of developing and offering a regular maintenance program to theuser as well as acquainting the user with the proper operation and limitations of the alarm system and itscomponent parts. Recommendations must be included for a specific program of frequent testing (at leastweekly) to ensure the system’s proper operation at all times.Test ModesThe “Test” button provides access to the following functions and test modes:Option FunctionWalk Test Refer to the User Manual for additional informationRF Sniffer Test Refer to the Installing Wireless Zones section of this manual for additional information.Go-No-Go Test Refer to the Installing Wireless Zones section of this manual for additional information.Dialer Test Refer to the to the paragraph in this section and the User Manual for additional informationZone Discovery Provides access to the Zone Discovery. Refer to the paragraph in this section for additionalinformation regarding the Zone Discovery feature.Diagnostics Provides access to the Reboot Feature. Refer to the paragraph in this section for additionalinformation regarding the Reboot feature.Testing the SystemAfter installation is completed, the security system should be carefully tested, as follows:1. With the system in the disarmed state, check that all zones are intact. If the “ready” LED is not lit,select the Zones icon to display the faulted zone(s). If necessary, restore faulted zone(s) so that the“ready” LED lights. Fault and restore every sensor individually to assure that it is being monitored bythe system.Armed System TestAlarm messages will be sent to the central station during the following tests 1 and 2. Notify the CentralStation in advance that tests will be in progress.1. Arm the system and fault one or more zones. After 15 seconds (if optional dialer delay is selected),silence alarm sounder(s) by pressing OFF and entering the security code. Check entry/exit delay zones.2. Check the keypad-initiated alarms that are in the system by selecting the Panic key. If the system hasbeen programmed for audible emergency, the keypad will emit a steady alarm sound, and “ALARM” andzone number will be displayed. For LYNX Touch, silence the alarm pressing OFF and entering theSecurity Code. For LYNX Touch SIA configuration, silence the alarm by entering the Security Code.If the system has been programmed for silent emergency, there will be no audible alarms or displays, buta report will be sent to the central station.3. Notify the central station when all tests are finished, and verify results with them.4. To test the wireless part of the system and the RF receiver, perform the two additional tests described inthe Installing Wireless Zones section: Sniffer mode and Go/No Go Test.Note: System Test mode and Go/No Go Test will be automatically terminated after 3-1/2 to 4 hours if the installer or userdoes not manually terminate it. This ensures that fire and panic zones will not remain disabled. However, Sniffermode does not automatically expire. You must manually exit (by entering an OFF Sequence) Sniffer mode to returnto normal operation. During the final 5 minutes the system will emit double beeps indicating that the end of Testmode is nearing.Dialer TestThe Dialer Test checks that the phone connection to the central station is working properly. Notify theCentral Station in advance that tests will be in progress.1. With the System in the Installer Programming mode, select the “Test” button and then select the “DialerTest” button.