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 this operation there is a parameter for each of the alarm messages that has to be changed. This parameter is not available from AlphaPro, it has to be changed from 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.

Enable the TST-console:

• Connect a terminal (or a PC with terminal emulation program) to port 0. Terminal settings: 9600, No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit.
• Enable the “TST-console” by typing (capital letters):

Type		Explanation
#SERVICE*	<Enter>

• The VDU should respond with “TST-target”, indicating that the TST-console is operative.

Change the number of repetitions of the Alarm Messages:

• Change parameter for message 1 (Directory number 8191)

Type		Explanation
nvram	<Enter><Enter>	Access the NVRAM of the AMC
2	<Enter>	Enter line 2: .ex_mi…
2	<Enter>	Enter line 2: .ex_mi_announce_tab[81]
11	<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 (1 - 255, 255 is endless)
Q	<Enter>	Exit NVRAM table

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

• Repeat the above procedure for message 2 – 9.

Disable the TST-console:

• Disable the “TST-console” by typing (small letters):

Type		Explanation
gbye	<Enter>	Disable the TST-console