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MAIN MENU Option 7: Test Modes
Select Option 7 from the MAIN MENU to select the test mode status
of the Model 1092. (below). The Model 1092 Test Mode settings help
to verify the integrity of the data link and isolate communication
difficulties.
NOTE: An error counter is displayed when the unit is in one of
the above test modes except LLB and RDL.
To run or terminate a particular test, key in the option to get to that
screen menu. If a particular test cannot be invoked, the unit displays
the message:
“Attempt unsuccessful!”.
Test Mode options 2,3,7,8 and 9 require the 1092 to be in Data
Mode with the remote 1092. The Model 1092 Test Modes are
described below:
OFF Terminates all tests
511 Initiates the built-in test pattern generator
and detector.
511 with Errors Initiates the built-in test pattern generator
and detector. The test pattern generator
also injects intentional errors approximately
once per second.
Local Line Loop Initiates the Local Line Loop test and starts
and 511 the internal 511 generator and detector.
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Local Line Loop Initiates the Local Line Loop test and starts
and 511 w/errors the internal 511 generator and detector. In
this test, the 511 pattern generator injects
intentional errors into the data stream.
Remote Digital Initiates the Remote Digital Loopback test.
Loop Any data sent to the remote 1092 is
returned to the originating device.
Remote Digital Initiates the Remote Digital Loopback test
Loop and 511 and starts the internal 511 generator and
detectors.
Remote Digital Initiates the Remote Digital Loopback test
Loop and and starts the 511test patterns. In this test
511 with errors the 511 pattern generator will inject initial
errors into the data stream.
The Modem Status Screen is displayed upon initiating a test.
A 511 error counter is displayed to indicate errors. Press the ‘C’
key to clear the counter and redisplay the Modem Status Screen.
Pressing ‘ESC’ returns you to the Test Mode Menu.
Pressing “C” will clear the error count and redisplay the
modem status screen. Pressing Return will update and redisplay
the status.
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