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How to Perform a System Test

Learn how to perform a system test on a 2GIG GC2 security system panel.

Written by Ivan Lara

While the system is in test mode, a “T” icon blinks on the upper right of the display.

  1. At the Home screen, tap Security.

    Home screen. Tap Security button
  2. At the Security screen, tap Menu.

    security screen, tap menu
  3. Select Toolbox.

    menu screen. Tap toolbox
  4. Enter the 4-digit master code.

    Enter the master user code to access the Toolbox
  5. At the Toolbox (1 of 3) screen, tap System Test.

    Toolbox (1 of 3), tap system test
  6. At the System Test: Sensors screen, a list of sensors appears. Use the ↑ and ↓arrows to scroll through the list.

    System Test: Sensors
    1. TIP: When a red bar is displayed for a sensor, the test has failed.

  7. Go to each sensor listed, and trigger it.

    1. For door or window sensors, open and close the door or window.

    2. For motion detectors, stay out of the protected area for five (5) minutes, then walk through the area.

    3. For portable sensors and wireless keypads, tap a button.

    4. For smoke, CO, or glass break detectors, tap the detector’s test button.

  8. When all sensors have been tested, tap OK. Then continue with the Panel Test.

  9. Tap each button in the list. Then tap Yes or No to respond to the test question.

  10. After answering all of the questions, tap OK.

  11. At the System Test Successful screen, tap OK.

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