Daily Test Calls Since October 2005, we have been installing systems to the European Standard EN50131/PD6662. One of the requirements of
this standard is that systems with DigiCom Remote Signaling must be programmed to transmit a daily test call to our Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). This facility
monitors the integrity of the DigiCom system so that if this test call is not received for any reason, our ARC will inform us the next working day and we are
then able to investigate and rectify the problem. Without this facility in place, such faults might remain undiscovered until the next service visit by our
engineer, which could be as long as 11 months in some cases.
If your system was installed prior to October 2005 it will be to BS4737, which was the standard in force at that time. The daily test call facility was not required
under that standard so was probably not enabled on your system, although your equipment should be capable of doing this with a minor programming change.
In our opinion, the enabling of the daily test call facility would provide you with greater security and ensure that if there is a problem with your remote signaling,
prompt action will be taken thus minimising your risk. In view of this, we strongly recommend that you have this facility enabled, which could be done easily
at your next routine service visit. Please contact us to arrange this enquiries@abfands.co.uk.
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