Creating a Virtual Alarm to Filter Out Non-Channel Alarms (iC Reports)
REQUIREMENTS: |
Make sure you meet the following conditions before beginning this procedure: |
• You have opened the GSM Alarm Browser ( click HERE). |
• [RECOMMENDED]: You are performing this procedure as a task within the context of an approved workflow ( click HERE). |
1. In the GSM Alarm Browser, in the Create new alarm provider area, click Virtual alarm and then click New.
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System Response: The Build Virtual Alarm window appears.
2. Select the channel alarms you would like to group into a virtual alarm.
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3. Click the Down arrow () to associate the selected alarms with the new virtual alarm.
System Response: The sub-alarms appear in the list below the Down arrow.
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4. Type a name for the new virtual alarm.
5. Type a path in which the virtual alarm will appear.
NOTE: The path of the virtual alarm can be anywhere you choose. You can select an alarm folder, and then click Use selected folder as path. |
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6. Click Edit Metadata.
System Response: The Virtual Alarm MetaData window appears.
7. In the Source ID box, type a meaningful identifier string to distinguish this virtual alarm’s sub-alarms from other alarms.
8. If desired, fill in the other boxes of the Virtual Alarm Metadata window.
9. Click OK in the Virtual Alarm MetaData window.
10. Click OK in the Build Virtual Alarm window.
System Response: The Build Virtual Alarm window disappears.
