800xA alarm hiding mask configuration

Hello, I would like to hide several alarms based on a boolean status tag. My invoking variable and analog tags are all in our 800F Freelance system. These tags and variables have been brought in to xA via the PLE import AC800F uploader. Based on equipment run status (bool) I would like to hide several analog alarms (low flow, high O2, low pressure etc.) First of all can I do this? If so can someone help with the hiding mask and hiding rules configuration please. Thank you very much.

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bhjp Rank: 280

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Yes

Create new Hiding Mask object in Library Structure

Add Hiding Rule aspect(s) on alarm owning objects

Configure some or all alarm conditions that shall be hidden on rule aspect for each object. Select Mask to govern Rule.

Both Mask and Rule allow activation via OPC DA property (both must be TRUE to activate hiding)

Regular hiding can not hide retroactively - this may be added to version 6 at some future time.

More information in users guides

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by bhjp Rank: 280 on 11/5/2016 5:18:37 AM | Like (0) | Report

Thank you, which user guides are you referring to? I have the System 800xA Configuration guide and I find the example confusing and lacking detail.

Stefan Stromqvist AKS expert

Rank: 1 on 11/5/2016 7:16:36 AM | Like (0) | Report

You've probably found the material that exist.
Anything special you need more info on?
Alarm Condition=>Hiding Rule=>Hiding Mask

by bhjp Rank: 280 on 11/5/2016 7:21:27 AM | Like (0) | Report

In the hiding mask definition, is the condition my invoking or trigger tag? If that is the case do I need to create a separate rule for each alarm I want to hide? For example I have 6 tags I want to hide alarms on. Will my mask contain 6 rules where all have the same condition?

Stefan Stromqvist AKS expert

Rank: 1 on 11/5/2016 9:19:26 AM | Like (0) | Report

One mask may contain many rules.

Activating the mask will activate all rules that also have their property set to true; by constant or variable.

Try it out - hiding is not that difficult!

Just remember that hiding is NOT retroactive! Mask and Rule(s) must be enabled BEFORE alarm is raised.

by bhjp Rank: 280 on 11/5/2016 10:19:22 AM | Like (0) | Report

Thank you Stefan, I finally did get this to work. I used one mask with 6 rules, the hiding rule definition aspects get created automatically by the mask. I appreciate your help.

Stefan Stromqvist AKS expert

Rank: 1 on 11/5/2016 11:42:26 AM | Like (0) | Report

Good to hear. About retroactive alarm hiding (to hide an already raised alarm): speak with your regional sales representative. I know something may be in the works for a future version if demand is there.

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