GE MDS SD Series Technical Manual page 88

Alarm Test
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A sample spectrum graph from the transceiver is shown below.
Example Spectrum Graph
The screen provides a way to force an alarm for testing alarm
Alarm Test
reporting and radio response. When set to
button sets an alarm, and the radio's
uration
"Alarm Test" entry is also made in the Event Log, and the external alarm
output status is changed.
In redundant configurations such as SDxP/SDxDP/SDxDT packaged
models, the Alarm Test can be used to force a switchover between
redundant radios. The alarm test is a timed facility. When applied, it will
assert for 30 seconds, and then deactivate. If active, it can be manually
deactivated prior to timeout by setting the parameter to
the
Commit Configuration
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ON
PWR
button again.
, clicking the
Commit Config-
LED begins to flash. An
, and clicking
OFF
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