Extended Diagnostics
Using the network specific event code (FFh) creates a Generic Diagnostic Alarm on the network. This type of alarm can carry extended diagnostic information and more details about the source of the problem.
Generic Diagnostic Alarm instances can be tagged with a source API and slot- and subslot number. It can also contain additional network specific diagnostic data like:
Standard channel diagnosis with manufacturer extension
Manufacturer specific channel diagnosis
Manufacturer specific channel diagnosis with manufacturer specific extension that provide also network specific diagnostic data
For more information, see Details: Network Specific Data.