Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Site Edition Users Guide - Manual (Page 272)

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For information, see “Working with Rockwell Automation Device Servers” on
page 12-18.
4. If the application is to use tag-based alarms, add one or more Tag Alarm and Event
Servers.
For information, see “Working with Tag Alarm and Event Servers” on page 12-21.
5. In the Alarm and Event Setup editor, create digital, level, and deviation alarm
conditions, for the tags you want to monitor for alarms.
For information, see “Setting up FactoryTalk tag-based alarms” on page 12-23.
6. In FactoryTalk View Studio, in the Graphics editor, set up FactoryTalk alarm and
event objects in graphic displays, to monitor and interact with device-based and tag-
based alarms at run time.
For information, see “Setting up alarm and event displays” on page 12-32.
7. Set up historical alarm and event logging.
For information, see “Setting up alarm and event history logging” on page 12-31.
8. Set up FactoryTalk View SE Clients to run the graphic displays.
For information, see the FactoryTalk View Site Edition Help.
Setting up system-wide alarm and event policies
FactoryTalk Alarms and Events policies are stored at the FactoryTalk Directory and apply
system-wide, to all alarm servers the directory manages.
In FactoryTalk View Studio, you can modify system-wide alarm settings, such as the
range of severities set up for alarm priority values, and whether to send audit messages to
the alarm and event log.
You can also modify the severity settings associated with system events, such as loss of
connection to a controller, or with events that track operator actions, such as
acknowledging an alarm.
To modify system-wide alarm settings
1. In FactoryTalk View Studio, in the Explorer window, expand the System, Policies,
System Policies, and FactoryTalk Alarms and Events folders.
2. Double-click System Settings.