Procedure 5-48: Clear "inc. EC1" alarms

- Overview

This procedure is used to clear all inc. EC1 alarms, including:

  • inc. EC1 line AIS

  • inc. EC1 LOF

  • inc. EC1 LOS

  • inc. EC1 RFI-L

  • inc. EC1 sig. degrade (BER)

  • inc. EC1 sig. failed (BER)

  • inc. STS LOP

- Before you begin

Prior to performing this procedure:

  1. Refer to Before you begin and Required equipment in this chapter.

  2. Refer to Electrostatic discharge in Chapter 1, Safety.

Steps

Complete the following steps to clear an inc. EC1 alarm.

 
1

From the WaveStar® CIT System View, click the Alarm List button and locate the inc. EC1 alarm in the resulting alarm list.


2

Determine the alarm level(s) for the active inc. EC1 alarm(s). Clear the alarms in order of severity.


3

Refer to the Probable Cause column in the alarm list, determine the affected port, and note the corresponding AID.


4

Check cable connections between the shelf and the cross-connect panel (or equivalent) for faulty connections/damage and repair/replace as necessary.


5

From the System View, click the Alarm List button and click Refresh.


6

Is the inc. EC1 alarm still present?

If...

Then...

Yes

Continue with the next step.

No

STOP! End of Procedure.


7

Important!

A likely cause of an inc. EC1 alarm at the local network element is a failure at the interfacing customer EC1 port or a problem with the cabling/wiring between systems.

Follow local procedures to isolate and clear the trouble.


End of steps

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