Test duration expires, configured by 'Test Duration'.
[1] Continuous = The test runs until the configured test duration is
reached. If it reaches the maximum channels configured for the test
session (in the 'Maximum Channels for Session'), it waits until the
configured call duration of a currently established tested call expires
before making the next test call. In this way, the test session stays within
the configured maximum channels.
Note: This parameter is applicable only if 'Call Party' is set to Caller.
Test Duration
[Test_Call_TestDur
ation]
CLI: test-duration
Defines the test duration (in minutes).
The valid value is 0 to 100000. The default is 0 (i.e., unlimited).
Note: This parameter is applicable only if 'Call Party' is set to Caller.
Play
[Test_Call_Play]
CLI: play
Enables playing a user-defined DTMF signal to the answered side of the
call.
[0] Disable (default)
[1] DTMF
To configure the played DTMF signal, see 'Configuring DTMF Tones for
Test Calls' on page 742.
Notes:
To configure the DTMF signaling type (e.g., out-of-band or in-band) use
the 'DTMF Transport Type' parameter (see 'Configuring DTMF Transport
Types' on page 169).
This parameter is applicable only if 'Call Party' is set to Caller.
Schedule Interval
[Test_Call_Schedul
eInterval]
CLI: schedule-
interval
Defines the interval (in minutes) between automatic outgoing test calls.
The valid value range is 0 to 100000. The default is 0 (i.e., scheduling is
disabled).
Note: This parameter is applicable only if 'Call Party' is set to Caller.
63.1.1 Starting, Stopping and Restarting Test Calls
The procedure below describes how to start, stop, and restart test calls.
To start, stop, and restart a test call:
1. In the Test Call table, select the required test call entry; the Actions button appears
above the table.
2. From the Actions drop-down list, choose the required command:
• Dial: starts the test call (this action is applicable only if the test call party is the
caller).
• Drop Call: stops the test call.
• Restart: ends all established calls and then starts the test call session again.