GeoS Oct 11, 2010:

I agree with Bourth. local/remote signalling sounds better.

Bourth (X) Oct 8, 2010:

Yes, local/remote. What it means is, is the problem signalled in the vicinity of the equipment in question, where a rondier will be alerted to it when he passes at regular intervals, or is it brought out to the control room (or possibly some other place), such as would be the case for the more critical faults, those demanding urgent attention.

Jean-Paul VIGUIÉ Oct 8, 2010:

Your translation is very good. I suggest "remote" instead of distant.