# Conducting Test Autocalls

This value controls how often the Catalyst makes test “Autocalls.” Autocalls are made to prove that destinations are physically able to receive calls from the Catalyst.

Selecting the checkbox enables this feature. The base time and frequency work together, setting the time of the test call, as well as how often the test call is initiated. The Catalyst firmware will look at the base time, then calculate out from that point when the calls should occur.

For example:

Base Time (dd:hh:mm) = 00:09:00 (Sunday, 9am)

Frequency (dd:hh:mm) = 01:00:00 (Test Once per Day)

The firmware will calculate the intervals it needs to make test calls. In the example above, test calls will be made every day, starting at the first eligible interval the Catalyst encounters. The firmware will not wait until Sunday to make the first test call. Eligible destinations begin at the lowest numbered destination enabled for test Autocalls.

See Also

Destination Settings -- Status Report