Micromod Micro-PWC: 53PW6000 MicroPWC Operators Manual - Manual (Page 113)

Micro-PWC OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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10.0 Message Review
10.1 Introduction
Operator Messages are used to provide the operator with information and instructions for performing
actions, and can be generated from the Micro-PWC. See
Section 3.3.2, Message Configuration , for infor-
mation on how to generate Operator Messages on the Micro-PWC using Message Configuration.
Operator Messages are displayed on the fourth line of the Mini-Alarm Window. They can be configured to
be accompanied by an audible alarm. A complete list of Operator Messages is contained in the Message
Review display. Like other messages generated on the system, Operator Messages are stored in the His-
torical Database and can be viewed on a Micro-PWC, or logged to a printer using the Event Historian (refer
to
Section 9.4, Event Historian ). Operator messages can also be logged to a printer as they occur.
10.2 Messages in the Mini-Alarm Window
Operator messages are displayed on the fourth line of the Mini-Alarm Window.
10.2.1 Audible Alarm Format for Operator Messages
Audible Alarms are used to signal the arrival of the messages which appear in the fouth line of the Mini-
Alarm Window, as well as process alarm and event messages. Audible alarms are available in two formats
on the Micro-PWC:
• a steady beep
• a rapid beep
The rapid beep is used for messages with a high priority, while the steady beep is used for lower priority
messages. The priority level which marks the division between the high and lower priority audible alarm
formats can be configured by the user, as described in the Micro-PWC Configuration Guide. For details on
the configuration of this item, consult your system administrator.
10.2.2 Acknowledging Messages in the Mini-Alarm Window
At the far left of the Operator Message line in the Mini-Alarm Window is the Message Acknowledge button.
An A displayed on the face of the button is a request for acknowledgment, indicating the alarm is unac-
knowledged. If the face of the button does not contain the letter A, the message has been acknowledged.
To acknowledge an Operator Message, click the Message Acknowledge button.
10.2.3 Operator Message Format
Operator Messages are displayed in the format:
<Priority><Area><Time><Date><Message>
The information provided, from left to right, is:
• The priority (from 1 to 16).
• The area assigned to the Operator Message; users who are logged in and have access to this
area will receive the message.
• The time the message was generated, in hours, minutes and seconds.
• The date the message was generated, by day, month and year.
• The message itself.