Operate the monitor in such a way as to activate each
audible and visual alarm. Check for adequate alarm
tone volume and any associated features, such as
automatic recorder activation or display freeze
function. Silence the active alarm and measure the
time it takes for the alarm to sound again. Check bedto-bed
and bed-to-central station alarm networking
(where appropriate). It may not be possible to check
out all alarms at this time, since some may require
abnormal operating conditions that will be simulated
later in this procedure.