POWER CORE User Manual
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20. Maintenance
20.5
Alarm Management
The alarm management system supports an internal global alarm and alarm log server.
20.5.1 Global Alarm
Open the "System -> Definition -> Parameter = Alarm" branch of the 'Tree Definition' to set the options for the
Global Alarm.
Parameter
Alarm – reference name for the element.
Alarm Contact
Assigns a control signal to activate the
Global Alarm
contact. Note that when this signal is
active, no other error need be active to trigger the alarm.
Temp Level OK
The value entered here (e.g. 38) sets the temperature in ° C at which the alarm is
cancelled after it has been active.
Temp Level Max
The value entered here (e.g. 40) sets the temperature in ° C at which the Global Alarm will
be activated.
Note that the maximum temperature varies depending on the product. If you attempt to
enter a value outside of the permitted temperature range, then the entry box turns red.
The following control outputs appear in the “Logic -> Definition -> Parameter Alarm” branch of the 'Tree Selection'
window:
Pwr Supply OK
Active when the power supply is operating correctly.
Pwr Supply Failed
Active when the power supply has failed.
Temperature OK
Active when the temperature is below the value set under
Temp Level OK
in the ‘Tree
Definition’.
Temperature Over
Active when the temperature exceeds either the value set under
Max Temp Level
in
the ‘Tree Definition’, or the critical system temperature.