Honeywell VISTA-128BPT User Manual

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58Testing the System (cont’d)To end this test, enter any security code and press OFF.• The system automatically exits the Test mode if there is no activity (no doors orwindows are opened and closed, no motion detectors are activated, etc.) for 30minutes.• The system beeps the keypad(s) twice every 5 seconds during the last 5 minutes as awarning that it is about to exit the Test mode and return to normal operation.All zone types will cause keypad to beepNOTES1. When panel is in Test mode wireless keys will not arm or disarm system. When abutton is pressed it shows a fault of the zone assigned to the wireless key. Becausethe wireless key does not send a zone restore (unlike opening a door, then closing it(which is the restore)), because the wireless key does not send a zone restore. Notethe fault does not clear until exiting Test mode.2. If the sounder does not sound, this may be an indication that the backup battery isdischarged or missing, and should be showing a low battery on the keypad.3. Test mode is active only for the partition at which Test mode is entered. Otherpartitions are still operative and will cause the external sounder and communicator toactivate if an alarm condition occurs.4. Panel will go into test mode if zones are faulted, but does not go into test mode ifzones are bypassed or in trouble.T e s t i n g Y o u r S y s t e m1. Open and close each protected door and window in turn and listen for three beeps. Eachfaulted protection point should appear on the display.2. Walk in front of any motion detectors (if used) and listen for three beeps as movement isdetected (wireless motion detectors have a 3-1/2 minute lockout between trips). Eachdetector’s should appear on the display when it is activated.3. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to test all smoke detectors to ensure that all arefunctioning properly. Each detector should appear on the display when activated.4. When all protection points have been checked, there should be no zone identificationnumbers displayed. If a problem is experienced with any protection point (no confirmingsounds, no display), CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.5. Turn off Test mode by entering the security code + the OFF key.