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[KB1582] Enumerated Alarms
Applies to: This article is for PcVue 11.2. However, this feature has existed for some time and the information may also be applicable to earlier versions. Summary: The EnumAla mechanism […]
[KB727] Populations & Alarm syntheses
Applies to: PcVue 11.1 and later Summary: This article explains the behavior when using Alarm Syntheses and Populations in a multi-station environment. Details: Introduction Alarm syntheses are used to create […]
[KB673] How to use time-delayed alarms with SCADA Basic
Applies to: PcVue version 10.0 onwards Summary: This program shows how to create a delayed alarm using SCADA Basic, the alarm being activated by a manually controlled bit. This delayed […]
[KB627] Bip on alarms wizard
Applies to: PcVue all versions.While the basic content of this article remains valid, details may have changed since it was written. Summary: A wizard to configure a sound when an alarm […]
[KB626] Characters suitable as substitution for the underscore as domain/nature separator in alarm counters
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: Although it is possible to change the character used as the separator of domain and nature for alarm counters the choice is very limited. […]
[KB146] Logging of Alarm Acknowledgements
Applies to: PcVue version 6.04d onwards. Summary: This article describes how to attribute alarm acknowledgement from SCADA Basic to the current user. Details: It is possible to acknowledge alarms from […]
[KB27] About Alarm Value
Applies to: PcVue 9.0SP1 and later. Summary: From version 9.0SP1, an alarm value is no longer displayed as the corresponding bit value (0 or 1), but as one of the following […]
[KB26] Beep the buzzer (via PARAM.DAT) when an Alarm goes On
Applies to: PcVue 7.10. Summary: This article explains how to configure PcVue to activate the PC’s buzzer when an alarm is turned On. Details: The file PARAM.DAT contains various settings, […]
[KB25] Beep the buzzer when there is at least one alarm (via SCADA Basic)
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: This article explains how to configure PcVue to activate a buzzer when there is at least one alarm. Details: For example, you need to […]
[KB23] Alarm of message type option
PcVue since 6.05d. This article explains the option ‘Alarm of message type’ for an alarm variable. In the Alarm Variable options, there is a check box labelled ‘Alarm of message […]
[KB22] Alarm Counter Separator
PcVue versions before 7.00e (see Solution below) with Windows 95, 98, NT and 2000. This solves a migration problem with the Alarm Counter separator. There is a compatibility problem with […]