3. Status Change How to Do a Walk Test50 NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003How to Do a Walk TestWalk Test allows the user to test the entire fire alarm system. There are two kinds of Walk Test - Basicand Advanced, described later in this section.Before entering Walk Test, note the following:• For each individual activation, the control panel sends “TEST Axx”(for alarm testing) orTEST Txx (for trouble testing) to the History buffer, installed printers and CRT-2s so resultscan be reviewed.• Basic Walk Test, Silent – In order to keep the test silent, do not program any of the outputmodules with “W” in the Walk Test field .• Advanced Walk Test - This test overrides a setting of “*” (silent) in the Walk Test field. Allactivated outputs will sound until panel reset.• The control panel provides a 1-hour timer for Walk Test mode. When the hour expires with noactivity, the control panel automatically returns to normal operation.• Walk Test may be exited at any time by pressing the ESC key.WARNING: Walk Test mode deactivates fire protection. Observe the following:• Prior to Walk Test, secure all protected buildings, and notify the building owner/operator, firedepartment, and other pertinent personnel that testing is in progress.• Immediately after Walk Test is completed, notify the same people that testing is complete andis restored to normal operation.For information on programming Walk Test field selections, refer to “How to Modify an AddressableControl Module Point” on page 24 or “How to Modify NAC and Panel Circuit Points” on page 25.Basic Walk TestWhen the tester activates an input during Basic Walk Test , all silenceable outputs mapped by CBE tothat input will activate. The activations are tracking; once the activation stimulus is removed, the inputwill deactivate. Basic Walk Test may be audible or silent, depending on the Walk Test setting ofparticipating outputs. Program the Walk Test field for control modules, NAC, and Panel Circuits asfollows:Enter Basic Walk Test in the following manner:From the “Status Change Selection” screen, press the 6 key. The control paneldisplays the “Walk Test” screen as shown below:Note: The control panel cannot be put into Walk Test from an alarm condition.For Program SilenceableOutputs with Silenceable Outputs willan audible Basic Walk Test W sound for approximately 4 secondsduring Walk Testa silent Basic Walk Test * not sound during Walk Testa trouble Basic Walk Test W sound for approximately 8 secondswhen put into troubleStatus ChangePassword WALK TEST PRESS ENTER TO STARTESCAPE TO ABORTwww.PDF-Zoo.com
