Baseline Systems BaseStation 6000 - Manual (Page 106)

BaseStation 6000 Site Controller Manual
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10 –SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS
The BaseStation 6000 provides robust tools for analyzing the system and diagnosing issues. Refer to the Troubleshooting section
on page 104 for information about using System Diagnostics to find issues.
Accessing the System Diagnostics Interface
1. On the Main Page of the BaseStation 6000 software, click the Information tab to activate the Main Menu.
2. On the Main Menu, click Diagnostics, and then click System Diagnostics. The System Diagnostics interface opens.
3. On the left side of the interface, use the tabs to access
the various types of diagnostic tests.
4. View the test results in the pane on the right side of the
interface.
5. If you want to see additional test data, select the Enable
More Detailed Data OutPut check box.
Note: If a test is taking too long to complete, start Task
Manager on your computer. In the Applications list, click
System Diagnostics, and then click End Task.
6. When you are finished using the System Diagnostics, click
Return to go back to the Main Page.
Note: Refer to the following sections for information about the various types of diagnostic tests. Refer to the
Troubleshooting section on page 104 for information based on the error messages that might display when you are running
the various diagnostic tests.
Testing the Basic Functions of theRemote Base Unit
Use the Base Unit test to determine:
• Whether the Remote Base Unit and the computer are communicating with each other
• What current and voltage the two-wire is drawing
• The recommended biLine protocol for your system
• What hardware revision you have
1. Go to the System Diagnostics interface. Follow the steps in the Accessing the System Diagnostics Interface section.
2. Click the Base/TwoWire tab.
3. Click the Base # Test button (where the # represents the number of the Remote Base Unit that you want to test).