Testing The Timeprovider; Test Overview; Test Equipment; Verifying Normal Operation - Symmetricom TimeProvider 1000 User Manual

Chapter 5 Testing the TimeProvider

Testing the TimeProvider

Testing the TimeProvider
Perform the tests described in this chapter after you install (see
the TimeProvider) and provision (see
TimeProvider. Record the results in the Test Record in
These tests verify the operation of the TimeProvider and are not mandatory for
operating the unit.

Test Overview

This chapter describes four tests that verify the operation of the TimeProvider:
Verify normal operation
Test alarm conditions
Test communication ports
Perform output checks

Test Equipment

To perform the tests in this chapter, you need the following equipment:
Volt-ohmmeter
Oscilloscope
Communications analyzer

Verifying Normal Operation

The LEDs on the IMC and the IOC(s) indicate the status of the TimeProvider.
5-1 shows the condition of the LED indicators on the front panel of the IOC under
normal operating conditions.
Table 5-1. LED Conditions for the IOC
LED Name
Power
Fail
Alarm
Active
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Condition
Green
Off
Off
Green
Off
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TimeProvider) the
Test Record, on page 143.
Description
Power is On
No failure
No alarm
Card is active
Card is in standby mode
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