Advanced Alarms

An advanced alarmTriggered when the result of a Cicode expression changes to true. Use advanced alarms only when alarm functionality cannot be obtained with the other alarm types. If you configure too many advanced alarms, your system performance can be affected. becomes active when the result of the Cicode expressionA statement (or group of statements) that returns a value. An expression can be a single variable, a mathematical formula, or a function. changes. The expression is polled at the rate set by the Citect.ini parameter [Alarm]ScanTime and tests for a change in outcome. If one occurs, an alarm state notification will occur.

1. From the System | Advanced Alarms. The Advanced Alarms dialog box appears.
2. Enter the alarm properties.
3. Click Add to append a new record, or Replace to modify an existing record.

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