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Operation
SMS-301 Redundancy Switch
3-4
Rev. 3
3.2.2.2 Backup
To configure the 1:1 switch for operation with the backup modem, set the following:
Address
Enter a 3-digit decimal address for remote communications.
Mod/Demod
ON or OFF; Must be ON for consideration by the switch algorithm.
Delay
Enter the desired delay. If INDEPENDENT mode switching is selected,
enter delay for Mod and Demod.
Verify
Enable or disable Automatic Verify. This can be used to signal
configuration changes between modems.
Load
Use the Load Modem A
→B option under the Utility Modem Control
menu on the 1:1 switch to automatically configure the backup modem to
the prime modem configuration.
Note: If the backup modem is not to be configured to match the prime modem, the
programming of the backup modem shall be performed manually.