User Manual

Octopus Installation & User Manual – APPENDIX E
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4. Run Self-Test
Typing ―4‖ to run the self-test will produce the following screen:
Each line provides system status information:
System Time: Provides current time in GMT with a real-time clock.
Last iButton: Provides the serial number of the last iButton Key used. If, during self-
test you key an iButton, the screen will provide the serial number and color of
the button. Use this to verify that the iButton Key is valid.
Start Position: Provides analog-to-digital converter readings of the accelerometer
XYZ axes at startup that are used as the reference for detecting tilt.
Current Position: Provides analog-to-digital converter readings of the accelerometer
XYZ axes in their current position.
Difference: Shows the difference between start position and current position. You
can slowly move the unit around and watch the current position change.
Watch Difference to confirm the accelerometer is working.
Tilt Status: Shows whether unit is tilted or not. Tilt Status changes as you rotate the
MCU.
Door Status: Shows whether the door is open or closed.
Bolt Status: Shows whether the bolt is open or closed.
Breach Status: Shows whether the breach panel is open or closed.
Battery Voltage: Provides the current battery voltage and whether the voltage is
strong enough for operation.