Emerson Process Management D5092 Databases, Number of Alarms to Cache, Log to File, Auto Print

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Reference Guide

D5092

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Alarm Printer View

1.3.1.1.3Number of Alarms to Cache

The Alarm Printer View connects to a single printer and obtains records from the Alarm Printer Server. If the [Don't cache all alarms] button is checked, and no number is specified in the 'Number of alarms to cache' field, the Alarm Printer Server by default will cache 100 records.

If it is possible that the printers on which the alarms are being printed may be offline at any time then it is important to cache the alarms so that they will stay in the computers memory until they can be printed. If insufficient alarms are cached during periods of increased alarm activity, the alarms may be lost.

1.3.1.1.4Log to File

When 'Log to File' is checked all alarms will be saved into a log file specified in the "File Name" box. The Alarm Printer View will save the file by default with either a .LOG or a .TXT extension, depending on user selection. The file will be viewable as text in Notepad, or any other text editor.

Even if alarms are not being printed to a printer they will still be logged to file if this option is selected. This means that the Alarm Printer View can also be used to provide a filtered list of alarms/events in situations where printed output is not required.

1.3.1.1.5Disable Properties at Runtime

When checked, the user will not be able to access these property pages whilst in Runtime mode. Default allows access to the Property pages in Runtime mode.

1.3.1.1.6Auto Print

When selected, forces the Alarm Printer View to start printing to the active printer as soon as the Alarm Printer View goes into 'Runtime' mode. The "Auto Print" switch overrides the "Start Printing" and "Stop Printing" items on the context menu. If the Auto Print switch is set, and the user subsequently double clicks on an .APC file through Windows Explorer, the Alarm Printer View will start printing the alarms to the Active printer. The advantage of using the Auto Print is that all the printing is activated automatically and does not rely on the user to start printing.

1.3.2Databases Page

The Databases Page enables the user to configure one or more databases for which the Alarm Printer View will display alarms and events.

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Contents Reference Guide Bristol OpenEnterprise Reference GuideContents 3.1.6 6.1 Desktop Mode menu Accessing the Property PagesContext menu Ctrl + M Associating Signals with a Printer Using the Alarm Printer View as an Event LogEnabling Printer Filtering Configuring the Active Alarm Printer Setting up Printer HardwareEnabling Printer Filtering Printer Spooling Page/Line printersWindows NT Spooling Color Support Configuring Printed ColorsGeneral Property PagesDont Cache All Alarms Features Background ColorDisable Properties at Runtime Number of Alarms to CacheDatabases Log to FileAdd Database Dialog Features Selected Databases ListPrinters Features Selected Printers ListRemove Button Add Printers DialogRemove Printer Button AttributesActive Printer Fit toFilter General Sub Use Filter Check BoxUsing Wildcards Features NameDescription Event TypePriority Sub Features All PrioritiesSelection Select Priorities DialogConditions Sub Range of PrioritiesFilter Conditions List State SubUnacknowledged Filter Suppressed FilterUncleared Filter Features Access AreaPlant Area Callout AreaAlarm Text Features Current Workstation OnlyWorkstation Wilcard Use ExplanationTime Zone Features Adjust Time ZoneTime Zone List Features Index Printed Colors Unacknowledged Filter Emerson Process Management Remote Automation Solutions
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