Led Indicators; Event Codes; Checking For Alarms - GE MDS SD Series Reference Manual

7.1 LED Indicators

The LED status indicators are an important troubleshooting tool and
should be checked whenever a problem is suspected. Table 10 on
Page 26 describes the function of each status LED and their normal indi-
cations.

7.2 Event Codes

When an alarm condition exists, the transceiver logs it as an "event" that
can be read on a connected PC via the .
Statistics/Events Menu
Using the submenu, users can check for currently active
Alarms/Events
alarms, whether they be Major, Minor, Status Conditions, or Informa-
tional Events.
Invisible place holder
Figure 77. Alarms/Events Submenu

Checking for Alarms

To check for alarms, access the following menu path on a connected PC:
.
Statistics/Events>>Alarms/Events
If an alarm exists, it will be displayed and identified as a Major or Minor
Alarm. The menu also offers many options for more detailed views of
alarms, status conditions, and informational messages.
A hexadecimal representation of alarms is also provided. This is
intended for use by automated systems that process alarm reports from
the transceiver.
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