User's Manual

MCPS4080 System Monitoring
MCPS4080 System Operation 21
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5 MCPS4080 System Monitoring
5.1 Introduction
This section describes methods for monitoring the MCPS4080 amplifier system
operation.
5.2 Monitoring the MCPS4080 System Operation
The MCPS4080 Amplifier Management Module (AMM) has a front panel RS-232
status port. This port provides the option to monitor the operation and status of the
MCPS4080 using a laptop computer, if desired.
A LabView-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), which can run on
Windows95
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, 98, or NT4.0-based laptop computers is available from Spectrian.
5.3 Alarm Definitions
Fault management may be accomplished by various means with the MCPS4080.
The MCPS4080 includes alarm LEDs, an RS-232 diagnostics port, and an optional
base station status/alarm interface. These LEDs may be used for visual
diagnostics by on-site technicians. Refer to Section 5 for details on the
MCPS4080 alarm and protection circuits.
5.3.1 Alarm classification
The MCPS4080 fault management subsystem classifies faults into three
categories. In order of escalation, these are
minor
faults,
major
faults, and
critical
faults.
5.3.1.1 Minor Alarm
A minor problem exists, but the fault does not require a module to be taken out of
service.
Routine
service attention is recommended.
5.3.1.2
Major Alarm
A major problem exists such that the MCPS4080 is not meeting all performance
specifications, but the unit is not automatically disabled.
Urgent
service attention is required or the unit may take itself out of service.