Faults/Alarms: Type 1 Operation - Comtech EF Data SDM-100A Installation And Operation Manual

SDM-100A Satellite Modem

3.2.2.3 Faults/Alarms: Type 1 Operation

The Faults/Alarms level is accessible from the Function Select menu. Faults/Alarms are
similar to Monitor functions. The Faults/Alarms level displays the current fault status of
the group being displayed. Press [
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The current faults/alarms status is displayed on line 2 of the display in real time. Fault
status is displayed as a "+" or "-" for each parameter monitored:
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To display labels for individual faults or alarms, press [ENTER]. Press [
the flashing cursor to the fault or alarm to be identified. The label for that fault/alarm is
immediately displayed on line one of the display. [CLEAR] can be used to exit this level
of operation and return to the previous level.
Rev. 0
Modulator faults
Demodulator faults
Transmit interface faults
Receive interface faults
Common equipment faults
"-" indicates that no fault or alarm exists.
"+" indicates that a fault exists, and will cause switching in a redundant system.
A reversed contrast "+" indicates an alarm is active, but will not cause switching
to occur.
] or [ ] to move between the Faults/Alarm groups:
← →
Operation
] or [ ] to move
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