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Vector-LP Radio Beacon Transmitter Technical Instruction Manual
Issue 1.1
Section 3 Operating Instructions
3.6.3 Viewing Faults
In addition to the system diagram’s fault
indicators, a list of current faults can be
viewed on the diagnostic display. View the list
of faults as follows:
(a) From the meter screen, press
Status
. A
list of current faults is displayed. If
Status
is not displayed.
NOTE
Use the
Events Log
(see paragraph 3.6.5) to
view alarm history.
(b) If necessary, press
f
or
g
to scroll
through the faults.
(c) Press
Reset
to attempt to clear the
alarm.
(d) Press
Meters
to return to the meters
screen.
3.6.4 Changeover Control
The transmitter may optionally contain two
fully redundant exciter and RF power paths
(sides A and B). The active side and the
monitor mode can be controlled using the
diagnostic display. View and, if necessary,
edit the changeover control settings as
follows:
(a) Set the main side to either
A
or
B
.
(b) Set the monitor mode to either
BYPASS
or
NORMAL
. Bypass mode inhibits
automatic changeover from the main side
to the standby side.
3.6.5 Viewing Events Log
The most recent 256 transmitter events
(alarms, operational changes, etc.) are stored
in memory. View the events log as follows:
Forward Power: 0W
0
600
1200
Reflec. Power: 0.0W
0
100
200
VSWR: 1.00
0
1
2
Main Menu
Status
Power
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
Forward Power: 0W
0
600
1200
Reflec. Power: 0.0W
0
100
200
VSWR: 1.00
0
1
2
Main Menu
Status
Power
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
Currently Active Faults:
Command RF OFF
Reset
Meters
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
Currently Active Faults:
Command RF OFF
Reset
Meters
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
Select
Meters
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
Main Menu
Changeover Control
Events Log
Settings
Peripherals
RCMS Settings
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Select
Meters
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
Main Menu
Changeover Control
Events Log
Settings
Peripherals
RCMS Settings
Vector NDB
rev 1. 0. 4. 1
Jul 27 2007
13:52:45
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Forward Power: 0W
0
600
1200
Reflec. Power: 0.0W
0
100
200
VSWR: 1.00
0
1
2
Main Menu
Status
Power
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
Forward Power: 0W
0
600
1200
Reflec. Power: 0.0W
0
100
200
VSWR: 1.00
0
1
2
Main Menu
Status
Power
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
Main Menu
Modify
Back
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
Changeover Control
Main side:
Monitor mode:
[ A ]
[BYPASS]
Main Menu
Modify
Back
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
Changeover Control
Main side:
Monitor mode:
[ A ]
[BYPASS]
Select
Meters
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
Main Menu
Changeover Control
Events Log
Settings
Peripherals
RCMS Settings
Vector NDB
rev 1. 0. 4. 1
Jul 27 2007
13:52:45
Nautel
Select
Meters
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
12:43:16 Power: 0W Side A Bypass
Main Menu
Changeover Control
Events Log
Settings
Peripherals
RCMS Settings
Vector NDB
rev 1. 0. 4. 1
Jul 27 2007
13:52:45
Nautel