DSCover Satellite Products SCW904x Home Security System User Manual


 
Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0
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Section 9: Testing & Troubleshooting
Testing:
Power up system
Program options as required (See Programming Section)
Violate, then restore zones
Verify correct Reporting Codes are sent to the Central Station
Troubleshooting:
Power up system
Enter [2] to view Troubles
Perform actions indicated in the tables below.
Trouble Summary:
Trouble [1] Service Required - Press [1] for more information
Low Battery
General System Trouble
General System Tamper
Trouble [2] AC Trouble
Trouble [3] Telephone Line Trouble
Trouble [4] Failure to Communicate
Trouble [5] Zone Fault -Press [5] for more information
Trouble [6] Zone Tamper - Press [6] for more information
Trouble [7]Wireless Device Low Battery - Press [7] for more information
Trouble [8] Loss of Time or Date
Trouble Cause Troubleshooting
Trouble [1] Service Required Press [1] to determine specific trouble
Low Battery Main panel battery less than 7.2VDC
NOTE: This trouble condition will not
clear until the battery voltage is 7.6V
DC
min., under load.
NOTE: If battery is new allow 24 Hrs. for battery to charge.
Verify voltage measured across AC terminals is 16-18 VAC.
Replace transformer if required.
Disconnect then reconnect battery leads.
General System Trouble The system has detected the presence
of a RF Jam for 20s or communications
with the wireless receiver have failed
causing a Hardware Fault.
Check Event buffer to determine specific trouble.
If Buffer logs RF Jam trouble:
Check for external 433MHZ signal sources
To disable RF Jam: enable Option [7] in program section [804]
subsection [90].
If Buffer logs Hardware fault - Replace Panel
General System Tamper Cover tamper tripped
Verify that tamper button is installed into back plate
Verify that keypad (cover) is secured to backplate.
Trouble [2] AC Failure
No AC at panel AC input terminals
Verify voltage measured across AC terminals is 16-18VAC.
Replace transformer if required.
Trouble [3] Telephone Line Trouble
Phone Line Voltage at TIP, RING on
main panel less than 3V
DC
Measure the voltage across TIP and RING on the panel:
No phone off-hook – 50VDC (approx.)
Any phone off-hook – 5VDC (approx.)
Wire incoming line directly to TIP and RING.
If trouble clears, check wiring or the RJ-31x phone jack.
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