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Using the Enhanced Monitor
The Enhanced Monitor on the front panels of the Agilent 840xA mainframes
allow you to monitor power supply voltages, mainframe temperatures, fan
operation, and backplane activity. Figure 2-1 shows the mainframe front
panel.
The enhanced monitor provides features such as:
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Monitoring the mainframe operating status including: blower status,
slot temperatures, and power supply voltages, current, and power. The
Enhanced Monitor generates a warning if any of these parameters
exceed limits. Refer to Chapter 3 for programming details.
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User-definable temperature limits for individual slots; if the limit is
exceeded, a beeper sounds, LEDs flash, and the display shows the
warning condition.
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Storing a history of power supply voltages, currents, and power; slot
temperatures; fan speeds; events such as mainframe power cycled
on/off, etc.
In addition, you can:
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Perform internal Enhanced Monitor Self Tests. These verify its fans
and its ability to measure the slot temperatures and power supply
voltages and currents, etc.
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Set and query Enhanced Monitor system parameters. The Enhanced
Monitor functions are programmable through either the system
commander (command module or embedded controller) or via an
RS-232 port on the back of the mainframe.
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Write user text messages to the front panel display. This is useful for
communicating with an operator.
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