Specifications

1-70 Transmitters 4000326 Rev A
Monitor Alarm Parameters Using the ICIM
Introduction
The Intelligent Communications Interface Module (ICIM) in the Prisma II Chassis
allows you to scroll through and view alarms that may exist for the transmitter.
Transmitter Alarm LED Description
The Alarm LED located on the transmitter’s front panel illuminates or blinks to
indicate the state of the transmitter.
The following table shows each possible transmitter state.
If the Alarm LED: This Indicates:
Blinks a minor alarm condition.
Illuminates a critical alarm condition.
Alarm Information
The following transmitter alarm information is available:
• RF input level
• Optical output power
• Continuous wave (CW) mode
• Laser temperature
• Laser bias current
• Laser on/off status
• Bus voltage status
Alarm Limits
Alarms limits fall into one of the following categories.
• Minor low
• Major low
• Minor high
• Major high
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