Troubleshooting With Error Messages - Symmetricom TimeSource 3000 Manual

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Troubleshooting with Error Messages

Table M. Message Troubleshooting
Message
HARDWARE
FAULT
HOLDOVER
BATTERY x FAIL
BT3 WARMUP
DEVICE
DOWNLOAD
REQUIRED
5
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Use the information in Table M to troubleshoot the system based on the condition
description (conddescr) parameter in a message.
Note:
If only the character "C" is displayed on the terminal every few seconds, the
TimeSource 3000 system has restarted with corrupt software. Download and install the
system software again, using the procedure in the Software Release Document that came
with the software.
Meaning
CRITICAL ALARMS
A failure has been detected on
the shelf hardware.
All inputs (GPS signal, span
inputs, and remote oscillator
inputs) are lost or unacceptable,
and the system is now using the
internal oscillator.
The specified –48 V battery
input has failed.
The system is in a power-up
state when it should not be.
The hardware device software is
corrupt or missing.
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Replace the plug-in card.
MAJOR ALARMS
Troubleshoot the GPS, SPAN x, and RO x
error messages (check the cable, source,
etc.)
MINOR ALARMS
Troubleshoot, and repair, the specified
–48 V battery input.
Perform the same action as shown in
GPS ERROR message.
Download and install the appropriate
hardware device (DEV) software, using
the procedure in the Software Release
Document that came with the software.
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Action
TimeSource 3000
Troubleshooting
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