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9.
Open DISTRESS lid on hook.
10. Press DISTRESS button for 5 seconds.
11. Release the button when the display shows:
12. If the handset is on hook then hook off.
13.
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Enter number for DISTRESS call, followed by # key, or
•
Enter # key to start a DISTRESS call to default CES, or
•
Wait about 15 seconds, then the handset automatically
starts a DISTRESS call to the default CES.
14. Wait for connection to CES.
15. In most cases you will hear an answering machine informing you
that the test went through. If the call is answered manually,
switch the loudspeaker off:
Push the loudspeaker key
and inform the operator that
this is a test call.
16. Stop the distress mode with a short push on the distress key,
and hang up.
DISTRESS
5 seconds to
Distress
TEST
DISTRESS Test Procedure
Your Inmarsat B terminal can test the DISTRESS call by changing
the DISTRESS flag from DISTRESS real mode to DISTRESS test
mode. This is done in the “System” menu.
A DISTRESS test call has to be initiated within 30 seconds,
otherwise the DISTRESS flag is changed back to real DISTRESS
mode. Furthermore the DISTRESS test call has to be cleared within
120 seconds from the selection of the test mode. After 120 seconds,
the system automatically changes the DISTRESS flag back to real
DISTRESS mode.
To start the DISTRESS test mode:
1.
Push SHIFT key to enter shifted functions.
2.
Push 8 key to enter function menu.
3.
Use arrow up/down to select “System” menu.
4.
Push # key to enter “System” menu.
5.
Push # key to enter DISTRESS TST item.
6.
Push # key to enter start item.
7.
Push # key to accept starting DISTRESS test timer.
The system returns to idle state and the display shows:
Then follow the procedure for sending a DISTRESS call.
8.
Hook off the handset.
Ready for
DISTRESS TST
Activate
Distress Key
ENTER TEL.NO
OR PRESS #
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