Decode Alarm Strings

Use the following procedure to decode alarm strings that consist of multiple alarms.

1. Log in to the User Interface screen of the EPAP GUI (see Accessing the EPAP GUI).
2. After logging in to the EPAP, select Maintenance>Decode MPSAlarm from the menu.
3. Enter the 16-digit alarm string into the window on the Decode MPSAlarm screen, as shown in Figure 3-21.

   Figure 3-21 Decode MPS Alarm Screen

   
4. Click the Decode button.
   The system returns information on the Alarm Category (Critical Application, Major Platform) and error text, as shown in Figure 3-22.

   Figure 3-22 Decoded MPS Alarm Information

   
5. Find the alarm text string shown on the GUI in Alarm Categories. Note the corresponding alarm number change. Perform procedure Determine Alarm Cause.

   Note:

   For combination errors, multiple procedures may be required to resolve the problem.