Change the execution state

The SQC Alarms tool interprets the execution state of an alarm point. An alarm can be in one of three different execution states at any time:

• Normal: The SQC Alarm point is running and pattern tests should be evaluated.

• Hold: Evaluation of pattern tests should be suspended.

• Clear: Clear out the point's pattern test buffers (used in conjunction with the Normal state).

1. Under Collectives and Servers, select the server or collective.

2. In the System Management Tools pane, select Alarms > SQC Alarms.

3. Select the alarms you want to change and click the arrow next to Change the Execution State on the tool bar.

4. Choose a reset option for the execution state.

   You can place the alarm in Hold or Normal states, or clear and reset the alarm’s pattern test buffer. When you clear and reset, the reset point is momentarily set to Clear, immediately followed by the Normal state.