Sending a communication test from the panel initiates communication and verifies that the module is communicating on the cellular network. 

For this test to send a signal to the monitoring station, verify Manual/Auto Tests are selected as an Event to Forward in the customer's Monitoring Settings. For more information about updating the monitoring settings, see Change the monitoring settings on a customer account. 

To send a communication test from a Qolsys IQ Panel 2:

1. Tap Settings.
2. Tap Advanced Settings.
3. Enter the installer code. 
4. Tap System Tests.
5. Tap Cellular Test.
6. Tap Start. Upon completion, the panel displays Cellular Radio Test Started > Cellular wireless path tested successfully.

To verify a successful communication test was received, check the customer's event history on the Partner Portal or MobileTech app for a Panel Manual Test monitor event. For more information about checking the event history, see View the customer's system event history.