Dialer Communication Test; Automatic Standby Battery Tests - Honeywell ADEMCO VISTA-12A Installation And Setup Manual

Dialer Communication Test

1. Enter Installer Code + 5 [
1=DIAL, 0=WALK
The following will be displayed (accompanied by 2 beeps) if test is successful:
PHONE OKAY
If the dialer test is unsuccessful, the following is displayed:
COMM FAILURE
2. Enter installer code + OFF to clear the display and exit.

Automatic Standby Battery Tests

1. An automatic test is conducted every 3 minutes to ensure that a standby battery is present
and properly connected. If a battery is not present or is not properly connected, a "LOW
BATTERY" message is displayed and, if so programmed, will be reported to the central station.
2. A battery capacity test is automatically conducted for 2 minutes every 4 hours, beginning 4
hours after exiting the Programming mode or after powering up the system. In addition, entry
into the Test mode will also cause a battery capacity test to be initiated. If the battery cannot
sustain a load, a "Low Battery" message is displayed and, if so programmed, will be reported to
the central station.
TEST
], then press "1" at the prompt to start the Dialer Test.
(no special display on Fixed-Word keypads)
("Cd" displayed on Fixed-Word Display Keypads)
A Contact ID report will also be sent (code 601)
("FC" displayed on Fixed-Word Display Keypads)
Testing the System
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