Operating instructions

Operating alarms
9.6 Editing alarms
MP 377, MP 377 PRO (WinCC flexible)
244 Operating Instructions, 10/2008, 6AV6691-1DR01-0AB0
9.6 Editing alarms
Introduction
The configuration engineer can assign additional functions to each alarm. These functions
are executed when the alarm is processed.
Note
When you edit an unacknowledged alarm, it is acknowledged automatically.
Requirements
The alarm to be edited 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
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the desired alarm view or alarm window with
TAB
.
2. Select the desired alarm. Use the
HOME
,
END
, or keys.
3. Continue to press the key
TAB
until the button is selected in the simple alarm view or
in the extended alarm view.
4. Confirm your entry by pressing the key
ENTER
.
Result
The system executes the additional functions of the alarm. Further information on this may
be available in your plant documentation.