Configure a point to use an alternative set of alarm limits

Follow this procedure to make an analog, a rate, or a flowTotalConfig point use the currently active set of alternative alarm limits.

For information on making a set of alternative alarm limits the active set, see Set the active set of alternative alarm limits.

In the following procedure, an analog point is used as an example. The procedure is the same for rate points, but slightly different for flowTotalConfig points (as described in the procedure). The Analog Control dialog is opened through either a station schematic or the Analog Summary window. For information on the Analog Summary window, see the AVEVA Enterprise SCADA HMI Controller documentation.

To configure a point to use an alternative set of alarm limits

1. Open the Analog Control dialog.

   

2. Select Alarm Limits.

   Note: On the Flow Total Control dialog, select the appropriate Limits button.

   The Analog Alarm Limits dialog appears.

   

3. In the Alternate Alarm Limits section, select Enabled.