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	TiPS Incorporated - TiPS Alarm Management Library
		Alarm management and rationalization of alarms is not complex.
		Alarm Management & Graphics Projects is a longer and more detailed version of the Alarm Overload paper, written by Ian Nimmo discussing the benefits of Alarm Management and Graphics Projects i.e., focusing on life-cycle characteristics and transitioning to maintaining good alarm management practices, and best practices design methodology on how to approach graphics development.
		Alarm management is a hot topic, perhaps because incorrect presentation of alarms often confuses operators.
	www.tipsweb.com /amlibrary.asp (1423 words)

	Alarm System Management (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		Alarm system management is universally recognized as essential to ensuring that processing plants are run safely and efficiently.
		Alarm priority distribution that has too many emergency and high priority alarms and too few low priority alarms.
		Although problems with alarm system management may be easy to identify, identifying the solutions to the problems is not so simple without a substantial amount of knowledge and experience.
	www.beville.com /alarm_management.htm (510 words)

	URI Safety and Risk Management - Alarm Systems - Burgular Alarms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		The alarm systems that we install are state of the art, versatile, and monitored by the URI Police Station 24 hours a day.
		Alarms and mechanical troubles are received by the Campus Police Station as soon as they occur.
		Alarm systems are installed on a request basis and all components are paid out of the requesting departments funds.
	www.uri.edu /safety/alarmunit/burglar.htm (266 words)

	Institutionalizing Alarm Management
		Often the return of an alarm management project is thought of as an insurance policy or as a hedge against the likelihood of costly process disturbances—rather than as a source of tangible financial benefits and direct ROI.
		First and foremost, the key to effective dynamic alarm management is to ensure the alarms on the control system are good, and thus this should be one of the last phases in any alarm management process.
		Given the far-reaching dynamic alarm management possibilities it is important to outline and identify what dynamic alarm objectives you wish to achieve, what it will take to maintain the solution, and the expected benefits both short term and long term.
	www.automation.com /sitepages/pid1527.php (3510 words)

	Alarm Management
		The Alarm Unit is an ideal management system in itself for small networks, and can be combined with Accoda Alarm Concentrators and Alarm Managers to provide comprehensive alarm management for larger networks.
		When an alarm is detected this is shown by a light on the front panel of the Alarm Unit, giving the Network Controller clear information as to which device within the system has been affected.
		This means it can be easily integrated with other alarm management and reporting systems and that it does not degrade the performance of the monitored equipment.
	www.accoda.com /products_isdn_alarm.htm (466 words)

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		For example, (a) inhibiting the reporting of alarm conditions of a resource until the resource is problem-free, (b) inhibiting the reporting of alarm conditions of a resource for a specified time period, or (c) inhibiting the reporting of alarm conditions of a resource indefinitely until explicitly allowed by the managing system at a later time.
		Alarm reporting is turned off on a per-resource basis for a selective set of potential alarm conditions to allow sufficient time for customer testing and other maintenance activities in an 'alarm free' state.
		Alarm reporting is turned off until the managed entity is qualified problem-free for an optional persistence interval.
	www.ietf.org /rfc/rfc3878.txt (2963 words)

	Five justifications for alarm management
		Quantifiable metrics are based on static alarm configurations (static alarms are the alarms that are configured on an analog or digital input, or control block on a control system) and real-time, or dynamic alarms (alarms that ring in and appear on the operator’s console).
		The top 100 operator actions that are archived into an alarm and event historian, as well as the incidents that are logged into the incident database, will provide significant information to apply to the creation of an accurate business case for alarm management.
		Based on this understanding of what an alarm is and the significance of each alarm, a successful business plan can be created and a justification can now be made regarding the size and scope of an alarm management solution.
	www.controlglobal.com /articles/2005/426.html (820 words)

	Alarm Unit
		The Huntsville Police Alarm Management Unit was established to help cut down on the number of false alarms called in to the Police Department.
		After responding the officer will turn into the Alarm Management Unit a report of the alarm and possible cause and if anyone was present to explain the alarm.
		20% create 85% of all false alarms, 5% create 50% of the false alarm problems, 79% of alarm users do not really have full knowledge of their system and its use, 89% of all false alarms are caused by people's carelessness.
	www.hsvcity.com /police/Alarm.htm (362 words)

	AdeptGEM E30 Standard: Alarm Management
		Automatic alarm detection is set up by choosing Auto Alarm Detection on the GEM Variables database record that defines the variable to be monitored (see GEM Variables Database, Status Variable Using a V+ Variable).
		The data for automatic alarm detection are stored in the GEM Limits database, along with limits monitoring data from the host.
		The enable/disable states of all alarms as well as the report definitions and collection events are stored in AIM databases on magnetic media.
	www.adept.com /Main/KE/DATA/AIM/AdeptGEM/gemaditl9.html (745 words)

	Ottawa Police Service - Alarm Management
		An Alarm Registration Certificate that has been granted shall be issued in the name of the person or entity occupying the premises in which the Security Alarm System is installed.
		If a label or decal is issued with or assigned to an Alarm Registration Certificate, it shall be affixed in a visible location on the outside of the premises on which is installed the Security Alarm System.
		Where an Alarm Registration Certificate has not been issued for the Security Alarm System responsible for the False Alarm, the appropriate registration fee, calculated in accordance with Appendix A, shall be added to the charge imposed pursuant to paragraph 12.
	www.ottawapolice.ca /en/serving_ottawa/support_units/alarm_bylaw.cfm (1210 words)

	Intelligent alarm management saves industry $$$ InTech - Find Articles
		The flexibility to introduce meta alarms (alarms that reason about the state of other alarms) enables users to apply a higher level of logic that captures the dynamic changes occurring in their process environment.
		As a result, alarm showers caused by a single parent alarm are possible, which flood the control console and seriously impair the operator's ability to correct the root process disruption.
		With expert systems, users can, within their alarm management strategies, take advantage of the reality that in a dynamic process environment alarm priority is dependent on process state.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3739/is_199710/ai_n8771675 (758 words)

	Cool Solutions: Rule-Based Alarm Management System: A Use Case Approach
		One of the primary goals of network administrators in managing networks is to keep track of all the managed devices and networks, and to make sure that they are functioning properly.
		The Alarm Management System of Novell ZENworks Server Management alerts administrators about events from the network, like the SNMP traps, to allow administrators to proactively resolve network problems occurring in the network.
		In a managed enterprise network, where several thousand nodes need to be managed, the chances of getting a huge number of alarms is very high, and it would be difficult for an administrator to manage the alarms based on any of the following:
	www.novell.com /coolsolutions/appnote/16897.html (1001 words)

	PAS AMO-Rt - Alarm Management Optimization Realtime
		Poorly functioning alarm management systems have been identified as major contributing factors in many industrial accidents resulting in loss of lives, personnel injuries and billions of dollars in damages.
		Alarm Shelving - handles nuisance alarms in real-time to enables operators to focus where needed.
		State-Based Alarms & Alarm Flood Suppression - dynamically adjusts alarm settings to match plant operations and manages alarm floods during process upsets.
	www.pas.com /amort.aspx (315 words)

	NBFAA - False Alarm Q & A
		A: A false alarm dispatch can occur when authorities are notified of a potential emergency in progress at a home or business and after a timely investigation, the responding officer finds no evidence that warranted an emergency response from authorities.
		A: If security firms are required to provide guards for visual verification of burglar alarms they must increase their rates for all customers in the jurisdiction, whether the customers have ever caused a false alarm dispatch or not.
		The responsible management of alarm signals by electronic security companies and customers is an important measure developed to help ensure that police can focus their attention on actual emergencies.
	www.alarm.org /pressreleases/falsealarmqa.html (1144 words)

	exida Services
		With the advent of modern distributed control systems, a comprehensive alarm management program is becoming increasingly important to ensure plant safety and productivity goals are achieved.
		The goal of high-performance alarm management systems is simple - to effectively warn or advise operators when action is required.
		Our Alarm Management Solution is a program that deals with unwanted alarms, aids in processing of alarms, avoids repeating or unnecessary alarms, and matches operating procedures and training with alarm system capabilities.
	www.exida.com /services/alarm.asp (212 words)

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		Alarm Displays may be customized to display subsets of the total number of alarms in the system.
		Alarm log entries are made when alarm conditions are first reported, when they are acknowledged, and when they are cleared or erased.
		Alarm logs may be 'filtered' in the same way the Alarm Display is. You may select alarms by ppm user or by prefix.
	www.agsrhichome.bnl.gov /Controls/doc/AlarmDisplay/AlarmDisplay.html (5579 words)

	AlarmWorX32 - ICONICS, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		Alarms logged to a database can be a chore to sort through and analyze.
		Once the alarms are configured, the OPC Alarm Server takes care of monitoring the live data, posting new alarms throughout your network.
		Alarm calculations can be performed on individual tags or groups of tags.
	www.iconics.com /products/alarmworx32.asp (549 words)

	Gilbarco : Alarm Monitoring, Diagnosis and Notification
		Every alarm is treated as an emergency, causing your maintenance department or authorized contractor to be dispatched to the scene by the on duty clerk.
		Each alarm is handled exactly the way you want you and the appropriate contacts are aware of the alarms, and you have the ability to analyze the alarm situation at any site at any time.
		Regardless of how your alarms are managed, we realize that the faster you can react to an alarm, the more control you have over the process.
	www.gilbarco.com /Services/alarm_management.cfm (463 words)

	Alarm and Display System Management/Analysis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		Numerous events have occurred at refineries that were either caused or made worse by the alarm and/or display system design.
		The fear of not alerting the operator to an off-normal event frequently results in the creation of so many alarms that the operator can’t properly diagnose the event when it does occur.
		Selection of alarms and the content of the displays is critical to the success of the system.
	www.beville.com /alarmdisplaysystem.htm (311 words)

	Administering alarm management
		When you activate alarm origination, the system sends notification of alarms that occur on the Message Networking system to a remote location that you specify, such as the remote service center.
		Run the Alarm Origination Test to verify that alarm origination is functioning properly.
		Alarm origination via modem can be set only up on COM2, so the COM2 port must be activated before you perform alarm management.
	support.avaya.com /elmodocs2/messagenet/r2_0/liactalrm.html (422 words)

	Alarm Management at Matrikon.com
		By collecting and storing alarms and events, identifying and eliminating bad actors, and by providing long term monitoring to sustain results, ProcessGuard eliminates nuisance alarms and allows operators to quickly identify and respond to process issues before they turn into critical problems.
		ProcessGuard seamlessly collects and stores all your alarm and event data and automatically generates web-based EEMUA-compliant KPI reports that give you an accurate snapshot of the current state of alarm management at your plant.
		Once the worst alarm issues have been identified and eliminated, ProcessGuard helps you maintain and improve your alarm management strategy and further reduce alarms with advanced analytic tools, real-time monitoring and a master database to automatically track engineered settings in your DCS.
	www.matrikon.com /products/alarm-management.aspx (356 words)

	PAS Alarm Management Workshop Series
		PAS, The Global Alarm Authority, invites you to attend a 2-day Alarm Management Certification Workshop in Chicago, IL on September 12th and 13th, 2006.
		The course uses both The Alarm Management Handbook and a series of hands-on computer-based exercises to provide a complete and balanced overview to Alarm Management.
		The cost of the workshop is $1195 and includes a course booklet, a copy of The Alarm Management Handbook, AMCP Certification, an informational CD, and all meals, including a group dinner on Tuesday evening.
	www.automatedbuildings.com /releases/aug06/060818031001pas.htm (197 words)

	PAS Alarm Management, Advanced Process Control, and Document Management
		PAS, The Global Alarm Authority, has been collecting trade secrets and intellectual property on alarm management for over a decade and recently compiled it into this must-read handbook.
		This comprehensive and easy-to-read book combines years of research with the experiences of many alarm management professionals to inform readers of field-proven methodologies that have helped industrial plants around the world improve their alarm management systems.
		This book provides step by step instructions on how to improve their alarm management systems, including, developing an alarm philosophy, rationalizing alarms, and applying real-time alarm management optimization strategies.
	processingpas.com /amhandbook.html (164 words)

	eWON Features - Alarm Management
		Alarm parameters can be defined for each of the eWON tags (see Local Data Acquisition section).
		As soon as an alarm is detected, the complete alarm life cycle is managed by eWON, including the following alarm status:
		Real-time analysis of the alarm status is available for monitoring in the real-time alarms page of the eWON web site.
	www.ewon.be /feat_alm_mgt.htm (66 words)

	Sylution Product 5
		If you worked in three different power plants and at each plant there were approximately 10 control system alarms on a typical shift and hundreds within a few minutes during rare but major emergencies - then you might start believing that this is the way control systems are supposed to work.
		Similarly, if you are a control engineer and you regularly find that you are putting not just one alarm on a process excursion but two or even three alarms, to signify HI, HIHI, and even HIHIHI alarm levels you might begin believing that is the best way to get an operators attention.
		Yet, because nearly everyone does such a poor job of managing alarms most engineers and operation managers feel that the systems have to act this way.
	www.sylution.com /AlarmMan.htm (480 words)

	False Alarm Management: Comprehensive False Alarm Tracking
		Agencies using a comprehensive False Alarm Management program have experienced an increase in available staff time, averaging between 10% and 15% of all patrol personnel.
		Additionally, the most serious offender pays fines for excessive false alarms, so that those who are the most serious drain on law enforcement resources are penalized and pay for the program.
		The SmartCM False Alarm Management system is designed to track and maintain information on safety alarms originating from businesses and residences.
	www.cts-america.com /false_alarm_management.asp (411 words)

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