Sending a communication test from the panel initiates communication and verifies that the module is communicating on the cellular network.
For this test to send a signal to the monitoring station, verify Manual/Auto Tests are selected as an Event to Forward in the customer's Monitoring Settings. For more information about updating the monitoring settings, see Change the monitoring settings on a customer account.
To send a communication test from a Qolsys IQ Panel 2:
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Advanced Settings.
- Enter the installer code.
- Tap System Tests.
- Tap Cellular Test.
- Tap Start. Upon completion, the panel displays Cellular Radio Test Started > Cellular wireless path tested successfully.
To verify a successful communication test was received, check the customer's event history on the Partner Portal or MobileTech app for a Panel Manual Test monitor event. For more information about checking the event history, see View the customer's system event history.