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The alarm system | AP70/AP80 Installation Manual
The alarm system
The AP70/AP80 system will continuously check for dangerous situations and system faults
while the system is running.
Message types
There are two type of messages:
• Alarms
- Generated when conditions are detected that critically effect the capability or
performance of the system.
You must critically examine all alarm messages to determine their course and effect.
• Warnings
- Informing you of conditions that could result in unwanted system response or eventual
failure
Alarm indication
When an alarm situation occurs, siren will sound, the alarm icon will be active. The alarm
dialog will show alarm cause, followed by the name of the device that generated the alarm.
Alarm icon
Alarm dialog
Message type Status
Icon
Alarm dialog Siren
Color Appearance
Alarm
New
Red
Flashing Yes
Until
acknowledged
Acknowledged Steady Closed Muted
Warning
New
Yellow Steady
Yes 2 seconds
Acknowledges Closed No
The alarm and alarm details are recorded in the alarm listing. Refer “The alarm dialogs” on
page 59.
The icon
The alarm icon will remain on the display until the reason for the alarm/warning is removed.
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