Alarm Log Viewer
Alarm Filters
Alarm Log Selection
Unit Filter
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You may use the Alarm Log Viewer to review selected types of alarms that the management program accumulates automatically in its alarm buffer. When this buffer becomes full, the program deletes its oldest alarm record to make room for newer alarms.
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Note:
This alarm log is not related to the alarm log file generated when alarm logging is enabled in the Customize dialog box.
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This feature enables you to filter selected alarm types by unit, port, or PU. You may view the alarms either on-line or print them on your default printer.
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By default, all alarms accumulated for the current day are displayed. Alternatively, you may view alarms for up to six previous days, limited by the buffer's capacity.
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From the global status window, click on the Alarm button or open the Tools menu and select Alarm Viewer.
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Alarm Log Selection
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To select an alarm log for a different day of the week, click the down arrow to open the week day scroll list and select the desired day of the week.
Alarm Filters
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To limit the list of alarms generated for ports or PUs:
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1. Click on the Set Alarm Filter button. The Filter All Alarm Types Except dialog box displays
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2. Check the box next to each type of alarm you want to view.
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3. Click on OK.
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Unit Filter
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To limit the list of alarms generated on a specific unit:
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1. Click on the Set Unit Filter button.
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2. From the Filter alarms for All Units Except dialog box, select the name of the unit you want to view. If a descriptions is configured on the box, it will display in the description field. If a description is not configured, this field will be blank.
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3. Click on OK.
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