Test Mode Set table

A test mode set record defines a set of RealTime records that would be directly affected by testing or maintenance performed on a specific section of the system. Test mode records are located in the Test Mode Set (testmodeset) table and are configured in the Test Mode Set Row Edit dialog box.

When testing or maintenance is being performed on the system, records related to that section can be placed in "test mode". Test mode filters any alarms generated by testing activities out of the Alarm Summary window. This is known as test mode alarm filtering. The alarm state will be shown in the point summary displays (for example, Analog Summary) as usual, but these alarm states cannot be acknowledged if test mode is active.

The testmodeset table shows all the test mode alarm filtering criteria that is configured for a test mode set record. Test mode criteria can be added, edited, or deleted from this window.

Test mode set records define test mode sets and indicate if the set should be in or out of test mode. By grouping records in this way, you can avoid nuisance alarming that occurs during maintenance and testing from appearing in the Alarm Summary.