Kentrox RMM-1400, Configuration Manual

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Glossary
alarm class
An alarm class is a designation of an alarm as environmental or equipment-related.
Alarms designated as environmental signal the occurrence of events such as
temperature or pressure changes. Alarms designated as equipment-related signal the
occurrence of events such as device failures or malfunctions.
alarm code
The alarm code identifies the severity of an automatic alarm message based on a
condition. The alarm conditions are critical (CR), major (MJ), minor (MN), and
nonalarmed (NA).
alarm message
The alarm message is the text displayed for an alarm when a specified environmental
event occurs.
alarm type
The alarm type is the value for an environmental alarm response. For valid alarm type
values, refer to the Bellcore GR-833-CORE documentation.
analog reporting interval
The analog reporting interval is the rate at which events are generated for an analog
input.
analog input
Analog inputs monitor input current and support five different events that represent
input current transitions.
application mode
The application mode sets up a serial controller as a destination for internal
connections or gives the controller the ability to initiate internal connections when a
system event occurs.