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12.3 Range integrity testing
Go back into the ‘Engineer’ menu and then scroll to the ‘Test Device’ menu. Press OK to gain entry then:
• Ensure that you have a Test-head available with good batteries fitted.
• Select OK and then Press OK from within the ‘Test Device’ menu.
• Immediately operate the START button on the test-head base i.e. hold down for 3 seconds maximum.
• The test-head should now have several LED indicators illuminated, and the transponder screen should be
in test mode as shown below.
Explanation of bi-directional data display:
1. The left-hand column shows data received by the End Device (Test head) from the Transponder
2. The right-hand column shows data received by the Transponder from the End Device
3. T>E or E>T The number of data packets transmitted and received
4. PLR Packet lost rate, expressed as a percentage
5. PER Packet error rate, expressed as a percentage
6. BER Bit error rate, expressed as a percentage
7. RSSI Received signal strength, expressed in dBm
• The test-head can now be used to establish the signal strength obtained at various locations and distances
away from the transponder position. For optimum performance, a minimum of 4 LEDs should remain
illuminated on the test-head, or a value between -46 and -80 dBm RSSI in both directions at the
transponder.
• When surveying an area, it is recommended that the test-head is kept in the correct orientation and at
the exact position intended for the installation. The test-head is the same shape and size as a normal
smoke detector and, where ceiling heights are excessive or a more accurate result is required, the
assembly can be fitted to a suitable detector removal pole to position it as close as possible to the
desired final position.
Note: Although a ‘test head’ is specified and is the recommended way of performing a survey (due to it
having its own built-in visual signal strength indication), it is also possible to use any standard ‘end-device’
for the survey, as signal strength information is always displayed at the Transponder in ‘device test mode’. If
you decide to use a standard end-device for the survey, please ensure that the start button has been pressed
for 15 seconds beforehand, so that it is in its factory default state.
12.4 Completing documentation
Print and use the survey template provided to record the results. Try to provide as much detail as possible,
as this will help the installation engineer.
Document No.: PEN-FL2-2 Date: 29/06/2016 Page 23 / 30
12.3 Range integrity testing
Go back into the ‘Engineer’ menu and then scroll to the ‘Test Device’ menu. Press OK to gain entry then:
• Ensure that you have a Test-head available with good batteries fitted.
• Select OK and then Press OK from within the ‘Test Device’ menu.
• Immediately operate the START button on the test-head base i.e. hold down for 3 seconds maximum.
• The test-head should now have several LED indicators illuminated, and the transponder screen should be
in test mode as shown below.
Explanation of bi-directional data display:
1. The left-hand column shows data received by the End Device (Test head) from the Transponder
2. The right-hand column shows data received by the Transponder from the End Device
3. T>E or E>T The number of data packets transmitted and received
4. PLR Packet lost rate, expressed as a percentage
5. PER Packet error rate, expressed as a percentage
6. BER Bit error rate, expressed as a percentage
7. RSSI Received signal strength, expressed in dBm
• The test-head can now be used to establish the signal strength obtained at various locations and distances
away from the transponder position. For optimum performance, a minimum of 4 LEDs should remain
illuminated on the test-head, or a value between -46 and -80 dBm RSSI in both directions at the
transponder.
• When surveying an area, it is recommended that the test-head is kept in the correct orientation and at
the exact position intended for the installation. The test-head is the same shape and size as a normal
smoke detector and, where ceiling heights are excessive or a more accurate result is required, the
assembly can be fitted to a suitable detector removal pole to position it as close as possible to the
desired final position.
Note: Although a ‘test head’ is specified and is the recommended way of performing a survey (due to it
having its own built-in visual signal strength indication), it is also possible to use any standard ‘end-device’
for the survey, as signal strength information is always displayed at the Transponder in ‘device test mode’. If
you decide to use a standard end-device for the survey, please ensure that the start button has been pressed
for 15 seconds beforehand, so that it is in its factory default state.
12.4 Completing documentation
Print and use the survey template provided to record the results. Try to provide as much detail as possible,
as this will help the installation engineer.
Document No.: PEN-FL2-2 Date: 29/06/2016 Page 23 / 30
