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Chapter 5 Testing the TimeProvider
Testing the TimeProvider
146  TimeProvider User’s Guide
097-58001-02 Revision G – April 2008
Testing the TimeProvider
Perform the tests described in this chapter after you install (see 
) and provision (see 
) the 
TimeProvider. Record the results in the Test Record in 
These tests verify the operation of the TimeProvider and are not mandatory for 
operating the unit.
Test Overview
This chapter describes four tests that verify the operation of the TimeProvider:
Verify normal operation
Test alarm conditions
Test communication ports
Perform output checks
Test Equipment
To perform the tests in this chapter, you need the following equipment:
Volt-ohmmeter
Oscilloscope
Communications analyzer
Verifying Normal Operation
The LEDs on the IMC and the IOC(s) indicate the status of the TimeProvider. 
 shows the condition of the LED indicators on the front panel of the IOC under 
normal operating conditions.
Table 5-1.  LED Conditions for the IOC
LED Name
Condition
Description
Power
Green
Power is On
Fail
Off
No failure
Alarm
Off
No alarm
Active
Green
Off
Card is active
Card is in standby mode