Alarm List and Control Actions region

Alarm List column headings

The Alarm List contains the following columns:
Column heading Description
Ack The acknowledged status of the alarm. Click the icon to acknowledge the alarm.
Date/Time The date and time the alarm was triggered.
Unit The name of the unit or equipment module that owns the alarm or is in the alarm.
Module/Parameter The name of the module that contains the alarm.
Description A description of the module.
Type The alarm type defines a set of characteristics that determine how an alarm appears on the display (such as Low Alarm, Low Low Alarm, or High Alarm).
Message A message associated with the alarm. The format of the alarm message is determined by the alarm type.
Help An icon indicating what kind of alarm help is available.

indicates alarm help is available. Click the icon to open the Alarm Help application and read information about that alarm.

indicates there is no available alarm help, but the user has the privilege to write help for that alarm. Click the icon to open the Alarm Help application and enter information about that alarm.

No icon indicates there is no available alarm help and the user does not have the privilege to write any information.

Priority The priority assigned to the alarm (such as Critical, Warning, or Advisory).