How do I conduct a walk test on the N16 panel through the touchscreen interface?

To conduct a walk test on the N16 panel, you must use the touchscreen interface to access the Walk Test Menu, where you can choose between Basic and Advanced test modes [1], [2].

Before starting, you must notify the fire department and facility personnel, and you must physically disconnect all releasing devices, as software disables are not sufficient to prevent activation [1], [2].

Walk Test Procedure:

1. Access the Walk Test Menu (typically found under the Alter Status or Test/Diagnostics menus) [2], [3].

2. Select the test type:** Basic Walk Test** (single-operator audible test) or Advanced Walk Test (tests output programming and logic equations) [2].

3. Configure parameters, such as setting DISABLE ACS BOARDS to YES (default) to prevent annunciator activation [2].

4. Press the START TEST soft key to begin; the panel will log results to the history buffer and printer as "Test" [2].

5. In Advanced Walk Test, use the NEXT TEST soft key to progress from one device activation to the next [2].

6. Press the ABORT soft key to exit the test, or the system will automatically time out after one hour of inactivity [2].

For N16-specific hardware, you can also perform Operational Checks by manually activating an initiating device on the SLC and verifying that programmed notification appliances function correctly [1].