Topic: Alarm & Annunciation

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Is Wireless the Right Solution?
What Are Readers' Experiences With Machine-Mount Wireless Controllers and I/O?

DTE Energy Tackles Unruly Alarms
Rationalization Process Restores Meaning--One Alarm at a Time

Operator Interfaces Show the 'Big Picture'
HMI Developments Focus on Making Information More Accessible

Stop Machine Malfunctions Before They Start
If You Don't Maintain Your Machines and Keep Them Up to Date, You Could Be in for a Real Scare This Halloween

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White Papers: In Depth Research

Key Components Enhance the Human Machine Interface
Author: Joseph Torzillo, VP Sales, HMI Components and Lance A. Scott, President, EAO Switch Corporation
Posted: 07/30/2012
Electromechanical devices, including switches, keypads, keyboards, pointing devices and other elements such as indicators and alarms, are critical aspects of the human machine interface (HMI) for controlling equipment and systems. HMI Component technology has undergone major changes over the years to serve the increasingly specialized needs of industrial, transportation, telecommunications, audio/visual, public access/security and lifting/moving applications.

Designers today face a truly astonishing range of choices in electromechanical components that encompass not only the type of device, electrical specifications, environmental sealing, and mounting and termination styles, but also ergonomic considerations such as configuration, size, illumination and tactile feel.

This white paper discusses how these electromechanical devices work and how they can help users meet their requirements when incorporating them in advanced HMI systems.

Overcome IP Address Issues With GPRS Remote Monitoring and Alarm Systems
Author: Moxa, Stanley Liu, Product Manager
Posted: 10/26/2010
GPRS is a communication technology that allows data acquisition systems to overcome the difficulty of cabling for wide area remote sites. GPRS applications are becoming more and more prevalent due to the ease with which they can be implemented, but the dynamic IP address issues associated with GPRS networking continue to frustrate system integrators. In this white paper, learn how GPRS technology makes it easier and more convenient to set up remote monitoring and alarm applications at a lower cost.

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A Fresh Look at Alarm Performance Metrics
Author: Tips Incorporated
Posted: 10/22/2010
This paper shows how using a good mix of all types of alarm performance metrics builds a better foundation from which to evaluate the performance of alarm systems.

Alarm Management Blunders: Avoiding 12 Costly Mistakes
Author: Matrikon
Posted: 10/22/2010
Sam Levenson said, "You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself." When it comes to alarm management, Levenson is correct. Ineffective alarm systems pose a serious risk to safety, the environment, and plant profitability. Too often, alarm system effectiveness is unknowingly undermined by poorly configured alarms. Static alarm settings can't adapt to dynamic plant conditions and many other nuisances result in alarm floods that overwhelm operators just when they most need concise direction.

Operators and engineers in the process control industry have become increasingly aware of the value that alarm management solutions offer. Alarm systems are the primary tool for identifying abnormal situations and helping plant personnel take timely, appropriate action to move the process back to operational targets.

As alarm management solutions become more common, our understanding of the factors that impede their success has grown. If you're thinking of undertaking an alarm management solution, or if you have already started one, the following information based on lessons learned, can help drive your project to success.

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