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XV. Microwave Terminal Alarms/ SPARCS NMS Alarms Test Description A TRUE COPY CERTIFICATION ON LAST PAGE RYAN L. BUTLER, CLERK The purpose of this test is to demonstrate that both the EM2 software and the external LED's display Minor and Major alarms. Also test the function of the Network Management software and ensure alarm reporting is working properly during this test. Instructions Begin by ensuring that no alarms exist on the terminal to be tested. If any alarms are present troubleshoot those alarms and then continue with the test. 1. Log on to the Terminal under test if you have not already logged on. a. Connect a PC with the EM2 software installed via the serial connector on the front of the terminal labeled "COMPUTER" a. Open the EM2 software and on the initial log -in screen select "Serial" from the pull down and choose the appropriate "COM PORT" that the PC is using. b. Enter the username: "Admin" (note this cannot be changed) enter the password. The default password is "password" which can be changed). Once the correct "Admin" and "User Password" is entered you will be "logged on" and the displayed terminal icons will go from gray to blue to indicate communication with the terminal under test. 2. This test will also include the SPARCS NMS alarm monitoring features. a. Ensure the Network Manager is online and able to see all radios being tested. b. b. On the bottom portion of the screen ensure the "Current" alarms window is visible. c. All network icons on the right hand "Map" side should be "Green" at the start of the test. 3. 3.In the local EM2 software, go to the "Status" and then "Link Alarms" screen. This will show the presence of alarms for all terminals on the hop being tested. 4. Cause a MINOR alarm by removing the SIM card. The minor alarm should show up in both the EM2 alarms as well as the SPARCS NMS 5. Return the SIM card to the normal operating position and all alarms should clear except the Severity Section of the Link Alarm screen. It holds the color of the highest alarm until reset. Also the "Latched" alarms will show on the main screen as a blue indicator until latched alarms are reset. 6. Once all the alarms have cleared click on the "RESET" button in the EM2 "Link Alarms" section to clear out latched alarm indications. 7. Now a Major alarm is to be tested by setting the RFU to a Mute state. 8. 8.Go to the "Test" menu on the EM2 software and select "RFU Mute" then click the button for the RFU TX Mute State so it says "MUTED" and click the Apply button. 9. Monitor the external LED, the internal Link Alarm screen, and the SPARCS NMS alarms for a Major alarm. 10. Return the radio to the normal operations and watch to ensure that all alarms clear. 11. Pull DC Power from the SPU to be tested and ensure the alarms on the far end and SPARCS are Page 31 of