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2.5.9 OFFLINE LINK TEST
The Offline Link Test is used to test the link between two units: the local unit interfaced to the computer and
a remote unit. Blocks of data are transmitted to the remote unit and the remote unit decodes and returns
them. The transmitted and received blocks of data are compared and the ratio of the results are calculated.
NOTE: An Offline Link Test requires suspension of user network operation.
Remote Select
Local ID
The Local ID is the Long ID of the unit connected to the computer. The Short ID is displayed.
Remote ID
The Remote ID combo box allows selection of the unit (by choosing it’s Remote ID) from which the Link
Test information is gathered. Remote IDs are set up in the Diagnostic IDs and Alarms Screen. The Short ID
is displayed.
An Offline Link Test returns the following statistics:
Figure 2-16 Offline Link Test Screen
Blocks Tx’ed to Remote
Blocks Tx’ed to Remote displays the number of data blocks transmitted to the remote unit.
Blocks Rx’ed from Remote
Blocks Rx’ed from Remote displays the number of data blocks received from the remote unit.