Getting started
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2. Getting started
2.1 Switching on and off
The ANT-5 can be switched on in two ways – either manually, by pressing the On key,
or remotely by using a modem or computer to apply a Ring Indicator (RI) signal to the
serial port. See Appendix C – Serial port and adapter cables.
In normal use the ANT-5 should be switched off by briefly pressing and releasing the
Off key. This allows the power-down sequence to be controlled by the ANT-5 system
software, which will ask the user to confirm or cancel the power-down if a test is
running.
Note: For ease of use it is not necessary to close applications before switching the
unit off.
In exceptional circumstances only, for example if there is an instrument malfunction,
the ANT-5 can be forced to switch off without software control by holding the Off key
down for more than 6 seconds. It can then be switched back on normally.
2.2 Start up screens
When the instrument is switched on, the ANT-5 self-test software runs automatically
and the start-up logo is displayed on the screen. After this, the screen briefly displays
information about system version numbers and the ANT-5 hardware.
Note: During the start-up process, clicking noises will be made by relays inside the
instrument. This is a design feature and is part of the normal start-up.
Once the self-test is completed the
application launcher screen will be
displayed with the SDH Access Tester
application represented by the ANT-5
icon as shown.
To launch the application, highlight
the ANT-5 item and press the Enter
key. A screen with version information
will be displayed whilst the instrument
recovers its previous configuration
from non-volatile memory and sets up
its measurement hardware. This will
be replaced by the Signal Structure
setup page when the application is ready for use.
For further information on configuring and running the application, See Section 4, The
SDH Access Tester application.
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