Lynx Test F9 and F11

Panic Button Software Testing Procedure

Monthly Testing Requirement

• Users are required to test the panic button software once a month.

• A test box appears at a scheduled time:

  • Reminds users to conduct the test.

  • Offers options to test now or be reminded in five minutes.

Customizable Settings

• The timer for reminders is customizable by the Lynx administrator.

Testing Procedure

• Upon selecting "test now":

  • A testing wizard screen appears:

    • Displays an image of a keyboard.

    • Indicates which keys need to be pressed for the test.

• Users have thirty seconds to press and release both keys.

Handling Failures

• If the user fails to press the correct keys within the time limit:

  • Options are provided:

    • Retry the test.

    • Acknowledge the failure.

Successful Completion

• Upon successfully pressing the correct key combination:

  • A green check mark indicates a successful test.

  • A notification appears by the system tray:

    • Informs the user that the software is in testing mode and did not trigger a real alarm.

Location Verification

• After the test is completed, the user verifies their location:

  • If the location is correct:

    • User clicks "yes, this location is correct" to finish.

  • If the location is incorrect:

    • User clicks "no, this location is incorrect"

    • Prompts user to enter the correct location and a reachable phone number for security personnel.

Completion of the Test

• Clicking "next" followed by "finish" completes the entire test process.

• The entire testing procedure should take approximately one minute.

Reporting

• Any failures during the test are recorded in a report accessible by the Lynx administrator.