Introduction Alarms and Messages
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6.1 Introduction
The A7 System provides alarms and messages that are indicated to the user by visual and audible
alerts. Alarms and messages display 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 A7 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 illuminates in sequence with the colors red, yellow, and cyan
for approximately 1 second each color.
• The system speaker produces one tone after the alarm light is in self-test.
Alarm Messages Area
Alarms Window
Alarms Window Softkey
Silence Alarms Softkey