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Trouble, in telephone terminology, is any problem with the operation of a switching machine or other facility. Trouble can be caused by a [[wikipedia:Bug_(engineering)|bug]] or other design problem, or it can be caused by transient phenomena like dirty contacts, wiring issues, false grounds, or short circuits. | '''Trouble''', in telephone terminology, is any problem with the operation of a switching machine or other facility. Trouble can be caused by a [[wikipedia:Bug_(engineering)|bug]] or other design problem, or it can be caused by transient phenomena like dirty contacts, wiring issues, false grounds, or short circuits. | ||
When trouble occurs, some aspect of a switching machine or [[facility]] may be impaired. The degree of the impairment depends on the severity of the trouble, and on how redundant the system is. Telephone switches are designed in such a way that any single circuit in trouble will not drastically impair the entire machine, however trouble in the power room or a break in a critical outside cable could have far reaching consequences for an entire exchange. | When trouble occurs, some aspect of a switching machine or [[facility]] may be impaired. The degree of the impairment depends on the severity of the trouble, and on how redundant the system is. Telephone switches are designed in such a way that any single circuit in trouble will not drastically impair the entire machine, however trouble in the power room or a break in a critical outside cable could have far reaching consequences for an entire exchange. | ||
Trouble is detected and repaired by routine tests, and error correction mechanisms in telephone switches. | Trouble is detected and repaired by routine tests, and error correction mechanisms in telephone switches. | ||
Revision as of 17:54, 24 February 2025
Trouble, in telephone terminology, is any problem with the operation of a switching machine or other facility. Trouble can be caused by a bug or other design problem, or it can be caused by transient phenomena like dirty contacts, wiring issues, false grounds, or short circuits.
When trouble occurs, some aspect of a switching machine or facility may be impaired. The degree of the impairment depends on the severity of the trouble, and on how redundant the system is. Telephone switches are designed in such a way that any single circuit in trouble will not drastically impair the entire machine, however trouble in the power room or a break in a critical outside cable could have far reaching consequences for an entire exchange.
Trouble is detected and repaired by routine tests, and error correction mechanisms in telephone switches.