Operating instructions

Operating alarms
9.5 Acknowledge alarm
MP 377, MP 377 PRO (WinCC flexible)
Operating Instructions, 10/2008, 6AV6691-1DR01-0AB0
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9.5 Acknowledge alarm
Requirements
The alarm to be acknowledged is displayed in the alarm window or the alarm view.
Procedure using the touch screen
Proceed as follows:
1. Touch the desired alarm in the alarm view or the alarm window.
The alarm is selected.
2. Touch the
button in the simple alarm view or in the enhanced alarm view.
Procedure using the keys
The alarm view and the alarm window have a tab sequence with which you can select
operating elements and the last selected alarm using the keyboard.
1. Select the desired alarm view or alarm window with
TAB
.
2. Select the desired alarm. Use the
HOME
,
END
, or keys.
3. Press
ACK
.
Alternative operation
Depending on the configuration, you can also acknowledge an alarm with a function key.
Result
The alarm is acknowledged. If the alarm belongs to an alarm group, all the alarms of the
associated group are acknowledged.
More information on acknowledgment and on available alarm groups may be found in your
plant documentation.