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Battery discharged

Control panel standby battery discharged

The control panel has detected that its standby battery supply is fully discharged.

What this code means

The control panel has detected that its standby battery supply is fully discharged.

Possible causes

  • Extended mains failure
  • Aged or failed standby batteries
  • Battery charging problem

Common symptoms

  • Battery discharged message
  • Fault and power-fault indication
  • Reduced or unavailable standby capacity

Checks to make

  1. Confirm the mains supply has been restored
  2. Have the batteries and charging system checked
  3. Replace failed batteries where required by the servicing organisation

Safety

  • Standby batteries can deliver high fault currents. Battery testing and replacement should be carried out by competent fire alarm personnel.

Model notes

Gent advises checking the battery and replacing it if necessary.