The alarm workstation is used to visualize the alarms. The Alarm Summary page lists incoming alarms, most recent on top. The display attributes are also dependant on priority, as well as acknowledge requirements.
Queries are user defined as entries in the initialization file.
Other pages of the Alarm Workstation are the System Log page to record system errors, and the Parameters page to edit system parameters. An index page is used to help in locating the point to edit. Actual editing is performed in the Details form. This form is automated to speed data entry but mainly to reduce the entry errors. Extensive use of lookup tables and data validation help in ensuring an error free database, an absolute requirement for dependable alarm management.