Modify ASVP alarm message repetitions

As standard, all the ASVP alarm messages are repeated endlessly, but for some applications it is required that the message is played once or a few times and then stop. For every alarm message there is a parameter that controls the number of repetitions. As this parameter is not available from AlphaPro, it has to be changed directly in the AMC memory, using the nvram editor in the TST console.

NOTE: Before continuing it is highly recommended to do a backup of AMC memory to Flash. Dial 7820+M from a SuperUser station.

Procedure

• From the nvram editor in the TST-console, go to:

.ex_mi.announce_tab[n].repeat       

where n = message number.

Set number of repetitions of the alarm message (1 to 255, 255 is endless)

Example

This example shows how to change the parameter for alarm message 1 (Directory number 8191) to play once, then stop:

Type	Explanation
nvram <Enter><Enter>	Start the nvram editor from the TST-console
2 <Enter>	Enter line 2: .ex_mi…
2 <Enter>	Enter line 2: .ex_mi_announce_tab[81]
1 <Enter>	Select alarm message number 1 (*)
3 <Enter>	Enter line 3: ….tab[1].repeat = 255
1 <Enter>	Set number of repetitions of alarm message, here 1
Q <Enter>	Exit NVRAM table

(*) Use message number 2 - 9 for the messages 8192 - 8199.