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Frame Diagnostic Tests
To Perform a Frame Tx/Rx Test
The frame Tx/Rx test allows you to test the various serial communications ports on the frame. This helps to diagnose communications problems with external devices that you may be having on a particular serial communications port on the frame.

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  - Frame Diagnostic Tests
    - To Perform a DIP Switch Test
      The DIP test allows you to verify the current settings of the DIP Switch on the Frame CPU board (4810AR-002). To confirm this test, you must remove the Frame CPU board to verify the setting of the DIP Switch. Contact Ross Video Technical Support before attempting to change any DIP switch setting on the Frame CPU board.
    - To Perform a Frame Tx/Rx Test
      The frame Tx/Rx test allows you to test the various serial communications ports on the frame. This helps to diagnose communications problems with external devices that you may be having on a particular serial communications port on the frame.
    - To Perform a GPI Test
      The GPI test allows you to test the functionality of each GPI input and output on the switcher. A graphical representation of each GPI indicates whether a particular GPI is on or off.
    - To Perform a Tally Test
      The tally test allows you to test the standard parallel tally system of the frame. A Tally Test Box is required to ensure that the tally relays are operating properly.
    - To Perform a Contact Closure Test
      The contact closure test allows you to test the contact closure system of the frame. A graphical representation of each contact closure indicates whether a particular contact closure is on or off.
  - Frame Fan Failure
  - Frame Power Supply Failure
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To Perform a Frame Tx/Rx Test

The frame Tx/Rx test allows you to test the various serial communications ports on the frame. This helps to diagnose communications problems with external devices that you may be having on a particular serial communications port on the frame.

Press HOME > More > Diagnostics > Frame Diagnostics > Tx/Rx Test.
Use the Com Port knob to select the serial port on the frame you want to test.

Tip: Press Loop to select whether the switcher performs the test continuously (Yes, or only once (No).
Press Test.