Introduction Alarms and Messages
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6.1 Introduction
The A5/A3 System provides alarms and messages that are indicated to the user by visual and audible
alerts. Alarms and messages appear at the top of the Main Screen and in the Alarms window (see
FIGURE 6-1). Users can adjust alarm properties, which include setting alarm limits to trigger alarm
conditions, adjusting alarm volume, and silencing alarms.
FIGURE 6-1 Alarms and Messages On The Main Screen and In The Alarms Window
6.1.1 Alarm System Self-Test
The A5/A3 System performs a self-test of its alarm system when powered on. The self-test includes
the alarm LED and speaker as follows:
• During the self-test, the alarm LED will illuminate in sequence with the colors red, yellow, and
cyan for approximately 1 second each color.
• The system speaker will produce one tone after the alarm light is in self-test.
Alarm Messages Area
Alarms Window
Alarms Window Softkey
Silence Alarms Softkey