Dataprobe T-APS Rack - Manual (Page 18)

Set Line Switching
Set Switching Mode
Automatic Switching
Once the bit error exceeds the preset threshold value or other connection failures, the
system will automatically switch from Active path to Protection path.
Manual Switching
Once the bit error exceeds the preset value or other connection failures, the system can
be switched from Active path to Protection path manually.
Select Active Line
Line 1 as Primary Active path.
Line 2 as Primary Active path.
Set Recovery Time
Selections: 00 to 99 MINUTES
Setting the time interval to recover from protection path to the active path. Default: 2 Minutes.
Setting Recovery at 00 Minute: When Active Path experiences bit errors or lost signals, it
will switch to the Protection Path. The Protection Path will immediately switch back to
Active Path when Active Path is in a good condition.
Setting Recovery at 1 to 98 Minutes: When Active Path experiences bit errors or lost
signals, it will switch to the Protection Path. The Protection Path will switch back to Active
Path after Active Path stays in good condition for set number of minutes.
Setting Recovery at 99 Minutes: When Active Path experiences bit errors or lost signals,
it will switch to the Protection Path. While setting Recovery at 99 Minutes, the Protection
Path will not switch back to Active Path. The Protection Path will only switch back to
Active Path when experiencing excessive bit errors or lost of signals.
Show Current Line
Display the current path in use, L1 or L2.