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9.0 Events
9.1 Introduction
System Event messages are generated when a problem or change of state is detected within the system.
Abnormal conditions, problems, or changes of state associated with the process which is being monitored
do not produce System Event messages. System Event messages are generated from any node on the
network that detects a problem or change of state which is outside of normal operation. The problem or
state change can be internal to the node which reports it, or it can be external (i.e., on a different
Micro-PWC).
System Event messages are displayed on the third line of the Mini-Alarm Window and are accompanied by
an audible alarm signal. A complete list of System Events can be contained in the Event Review display.
Like other messages generated on the system, System Event messages are stored in the Historical Data-
base. They can be viewed on a Micro-PWC, or logged to a printer using the Event Historian (see
Section
9.4, Event Historian ). System Event messages can also be logged to a printer as they occur.
9.2 System Events in the Mini-Alarm Window
System Event messages are displayed on the third line of the Mini-Alarm Window.
9.2.1 Audible Alarm Format for Event Messages
System Event messages, which can be configured to be accompanied by an Audible Alarm, are used to
signal the arrival of an Event message in the Mini-Alarm Window. Configuration of this item is described in
the Micro-PWC Configuration Guide.
Only the rapid beep is used to signal the arrival of event messages. For details on whether this item has
been configured on your system, consult your system administrator.
9.2.2 Acknowledging Event Messages in the Mini-Alarm Window
At the far left of the System Event message line in the Mini-Alarm Window is the Event Acknowledge but-
ton. An A is displayed on the face of the button as a request for acknowledgment, indicating the alarm is
unacknowledged. If the face of the button does not contain an A, the event message has been acknowl-
edged. To acknowledge a System Event message, click the Event Acknowledge button.
9.2.3 System Event Format
System Event messages are displayed in the following format:
<Time><Date><Node><Message>
The information provided from left to right is:
• Time the event occurred in hours, minutes, and seconds.
• The date the event occurred as day, month, and year.
• The name of the Node from which the event was generated.
• A message describing the event.