Specifications

9 – Configuring Alarm Paging
200 R400
Alarm Paging Settings
This section gives a brief description of the settings on the Communication tab of
the Alarm Paging display.
Modem Connection and Dialing Settings
Used for entering or changing modem or paging system connection and dialing
settings. For details, see “Setting Up Alarm Paging Communications” on page 202.
Service Provider Communication Settings
Used for entering or changing communication settings. For details, see “Setting
Up Alarm Paging Communications” on page 202.
Alarm Paging Status
Select the checkbox to enable Alarm Paging, or deselect the checkbox to
disable the system.
Queued Messages
The Queued Messages values show the number of alarm messages in the
main message queue and in the escalation queue. To remove all messages
from both queues, click Clear Queues.
Status Description
Disabled Alarm Paging system has been disabled by deselecting the
Enabled checkbox.
OK Enters the OK state while processing and searching for alarms to
page.
Dialing Changes to Dialing when trying to contact the provider’s phone
number.
Paging After connecting to the provider the, system goes into the paging
state until it disconnects.
Failed Failed state indicates an error in communications. (This is usually
indicated by an alarm displayed in the Events or Alarms display.)
Waiting Enters the Waiting state when the number of automatic redials has
been exceeded. (Redial information is as configured in the Alarm
Paging display.)
Table 9.1 Alarm Paging Status Definitions
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