3M Library Security SystemSystem Configuration
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3.20 Turning Your System On
The power On/Off switch is a key switch located on
one end of the corridor at the base of the electronics
chassis. The 3Mt Detection System Model
3801/3802 is designed to be l eft on continuously.
To turn the system on, insert the key and turn the key
switch t o the ON position. The green light above the
key switch will light, indicating the system is on.
They key should always be removed from the system
to prevent tampering.
Allow two minutes for the system to warm up. A
“DIAG9” will appear in the “Patron
Counter/Diagnostic Display” during warm-up.
Thereafter, the patron count or alarm count will be
displayed.
3.21 How to Verify System Operation
Your 3M detection system Model 3801/3802 should
be inspected daily for proper operation.
System operation may be verified with the built-in
Diagnostic Display located on one security panel.
During normal operation, the current patron count or
alarm count will be alterately displayed at 15 second
intervals. A leading “P” indicates a patron count (for
example, P123456). A leading “A” indicates an alarm
count (for example, A123456).
If a system problem should occur, a code number will
appear in the Diagnostic Display. Refer to the
Troubleshooting Guide, Section 6, if a code number is
present.
An alarm condition is indicated by an audible signal.
The specific corridor in which an alarm condition
exists is indicated by the light built into the top of
panel A or C.
There i s no need for r epetitive walk-through testing.