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Diagnostics
Switcher status menus and error conditions, installed options, calibration, diagnostics, and logs.
Diagnostics
Diagnostics consist of a number of tests that are used to confirm the functionality of your equipment.
To Run the Tally Test
The Tally Test turns all tallies off, and then turns each tally on consecutively. There is a three (3) second delay between each tally being toggled on. Once the last tally has been turned on, all the tallies blink on and off three times.

Diagnostics
Switcher status menus and error conditions, installed options, calibration, diagnostics, and logs.
- Switcher Status
  The status menu shows information for various components of the frame.
- Switcher Logs
  Switcher logs can be used to identify and diagnose problems with the switcher. Use this information when contacting Ross Video Technical Support.
- Diagnostics
  Diagnostics consist of a number of tests that are used to confirm the functionality of your equipment.
  - Frame DIP Switches
    There are a number of DIP switches inside the frame that are used to diagnose the operation of the switcher.
  - To Run the Tally Test
    The Tally Test turns all tallies off, and then turns each tally on consecutively. There is a three (3) second delay between each tally being toggled on. Once the last tally has been turned on, all the tallies blink on and off three times.
  - To Run the GPI Input Test
  - To Run the GPI Output Test
- Error Messages
  The switcher will show an error message on the control panel display when a problem is detected.
- Switcher Reset
  If required, the switcher can be reset to return it to a user-defined default setting (RState), or the factory default state. A reset can be performed for the entire switcher, or individual components, such as keys.

To Run the Tally Test

The Tally Test turns all tallies off, and then turns each tally on consecutively. There is a three (3) second delay between each tally being toggled on. Once the last tally has been turned on, all the tallies blink on and off three times.

Important: A control panel is required to perform this procedure. If you do not have access to a physical control panel, the SoftPanel can be used. The position of items on the menus on the SoftPanel may not match those of a physical panel.

Press MENU > System > NEXT > NEXT > Diagnostic Tests (Diag Tests on Carbonite Black) > NEXT > NEXT > Tally Test.
All tallies are turned off, and then each tally is turned on consecutively. There is a three (3) second delay between each tally being toggled on. Once the last tally has been turned on, all the tallies blink on and off three times.
Press MENU to end the test.