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Finding more information about FactoryTalk Alarms and
Events
This section provides an overview of key FactoryTalk Alarms and Events concepts, and
describes some of the basic tasks involved in setting up FactoryTalk alarms in a
FactoryTalk View SE application.
For example, this manual contains basic information about:
Setting up Rockwell Automation Device Servers (RSLinx Enterprise), so that
FactoryTalk View SE Clients can receive FactoryTalk device-based alarm
information.
Setting up Tag Alarm and Event Servers, so that FactoryTalk View SE Clients can
receive FactoryTalk tag-based alarm information.
Setting up run-time alarm monitoring and control, using the FactoryTalk objects
available in FactoryTalk View Studio, in the Graphics editor.
Setting up FactoryTalk alarm and event history logs, and viewing alarm history
information.
For information about creating FactoryTalk View SE applications and components, see
other chapters in this manual, or see the FactoryTalk View Site Edition Help.
Opening the FactoryTalk Alarms and Events Help
For comprehensive information about FactoryTalk Alarms and Events, including detailed
setup instructions, see the FactoryTalk Alarms and Events Help.
To open the Help, use one of these methods:
Select Start > All Programs > Rockwell Software > FactoryTalk Tools >
FactoryTalk Help.
In the FactoryTalk Help file, open the book FactoryTalk Alarms and Events Help.
Click Help in editors and dialog boxes for help with a specific object.
Opening the FactoryTalk Alarms and Events System
Configuration Guide
For step-by-step instructions about setting up FactoryTalk Alarms and Events quickly,
from a FactoryTalk system perspective, see the FactoryTalk Alarms and Events System
Configuration Guide.
This manual does not contain information about using RSLogix 5000 to program alarm
instructions into Logix5000 controllers. For details, see the RSLogix 5000 documentation, or see
the FactoryTalk Alarms and Events System Configuration Guide.