DSC Maxsys - System/Communications Test

DSC Maxsys - System/Communications Test

This option will test the system. This bell/siren will activate for two seconds and system will send a test code transmission to the monitoring station. To start the System test, perform the following:
  1. Press [*] [6], then enter a valid access code which has the “System Master” or “Supervisor” option enabled.
  2. Press [1] to enter the Function menu
  3. Press [0] to enter "System Test"
  4. When the test is finished, press [#] to exit.
Contact Reed Security support at 306-653-3200 or  the monitoring station at 1-800-268-6870 to confirm if the communications test was successful.

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