RTU Testing Tool targets network technicians.
Press Release Summary:
With NetGuardian 3288 Test Fixture, network technicians can self-diagnose problems within their own network monitoring. Unit allows for testing of complete monitoring system: remote, transport, and alarm master. Tool has 32 discrete alarm toggles, 8 analog knobs, and 8 control relay LEDs. While discrete alarms indicate only alarm or clear states, analog inputs allow detailed monitoring of temperature, humidity, battery levels, and other analog values.
Original Press Release:
DPS Announces Release of Trusted RTU Testing Tool for Network Technicians
FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 3 /-- DPS Telecom, a leading developer of network alarm monitoring solutions, announced today that is has released a trusted in-house RTU diagnostic tool, the NetGuardian 3288 Test Fixture.
"DPS technicians and production staff have used the NetGuardian 'Test Box' for years to test discrete alarm inputs, control relays, and voltage-based analog alarm inputs on NetGuardian 832A RTUs," said DPS Telecom President Eric Storm. "The NetGuardian 3288 Test Fixture has been a key tool in our rigorous product testing, which contributes to the quality of the NetGuardian."
Network technicians can now easily self-diagnose problems within their own network monitoring using the NetGuardian 3288 Test Fixture. "Introducing the Test Box is part of our ongoing commitment to total client support for every DPS product," added Storm.
The NetGuardian 3288 Test Fixture has 32 discrete alarm toggles, 8 analog knobs, and 8 control relay LEDs. This tool makes it easy for users to verify alarms inputs and control relays are functioning properly before they connect their mission-critical network elements to their NetGuardian RTUs.
The NetGuardian 3288 Test Fixture can be used to test both discrete and analog alarms. While discrete alarms indicate only alarm or clear states, analog inputs, such as those found on the NetGuardian 832A, allow detailed monitoring of temperature, humidity, battery levels, and other analog values.
The "Test Box" allows for testing of a complete monitoring system: remote, transport, and alarm master. It can also be used to test 48-point DX expansion units. When the monitoring system is correctly deployed, a simulated alarm generated by the Test Box will be received by the RTU and collected by the alarm master. If an alarm is seen on the master terminal, the system is functioning properly.
One advanced application of the Test Box is testing Derived Control equations. Derived Controls are user-specified automatic responses to dynamic network threats. When a combination of events occurs, a monitoring system equipped with Derived Equations can latch a control relay to respond within seconds.
"The Test Box is a wonderful tool for testing Derived Controls," said Chris Hower, Senior DPS Support Technician. "Most control equations won't take action very often, but they are key to preventing lost revenues and network downtime. The Test Box gives network operators the assurance that their Derived Controls will work properly when they need them most."
Testing alarms using the NetGuardian 3288 Test Fixture also decreases costs associated with hardware failures. The Test Box pinpoints whether a problem lies with an RTU, site equipment, or analog sensors. This effectively eliminates "no problem found" on field returns, saving shipping costs and windshield time.
While DPS tech support is available to help their clients through their monitoring issues, network professionals can now more effectively diagnose and correct network problems before they become costly, reputation-damaging outages.
More information about the NetGuardian 3288 Test Fixture is available at http://www.dpstelecom.com/ng_test_box.
CONTACT: Andrew Erickson of DPS Telecom, +1-559-454-1600, +1-559-454-1688 FAX, aerickson@dpstelecom.com
Web site: http://www.dpstelecom.com/
http://www.dpstelecom.com/ng_test_box
