Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Alarms and Events Quick Start - Manual (Page 65)

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Chapter 6
Add a tag-based alarm server for Logix5000, PLC-5,
SLC 500, or third-party controllers
FactoryTalk Tag Alarm and Event Servers provide software-based alarms and events.
Use tag alarm and event servers to monitor alarm conditions in Logix5000 controllers,
PLC-5, SLC 500, or third-party OPC-DA programmable controllers.
FactoryTalk Tag Alarm and Event Servers also provide an alternative to device-based
alarms, for example, alarms provided by devices such as sensors or Logix5000
controllers using built-in alarm instructions.
A FactoryTalk Tag Alarm and Event Server can also detect alarm conditions in third-
party controllers. All that is required is a data server (such as KEPWare) to
communicate with the controller.
A FactoryTalk Tag Alarm and Event Server provides a link between a hardware
device that contains data and the FactoryTalk Directory.
You can create and edit:
„ digital alarms
„ level alarms
„ deviation alarms
For each alarm, you can also create and edit a text message and embed variables
within the message. For details, click the Help button on the dialog box.
Before you begin
„ If you are using third-party controllers, you do not need a device-based alarm
server. Instead, go to Chapter 5, “Add an OPC Data Server for third-party
controllers”.
What you need
„ Logix5000 controllers, PLC-5, or SLC 500 devices communicating through
Rockwell Automation device servers (RSLinx Enterprise)
„ RSLogix 5 or RSLogix 500 software
„ RSLinx Enterprise, RSLinx Classic (or RSLinx Classic for bridging from
Ethernet to DH+ or DH-485 networks)
„ FactoryTalk View Studio or FactoryTalk Administration Console
If your FactoryTalk system does not include PLC, SLC, or third-party controllers, you
can skip this chapter.