Work with FactoryTalk Alarms and Events
Use the following overview to complete the procedures needed to support
FactoryTalk Alarms and Events
.Prerequisites
Before you set up
FactoryTalk Linx
to support FactoryTalk Alarms and Events
, be sure to:- Verify that you have met the prerequisites to set up aFactoryTalk Alarms and EventsSystem. See Things to keep in mind when usingFactoryTalk LinxwithFactoryTalk Alarms and Events.
- UseLogix Designer(v16 or later), create a project, define alarm instructions, and download the project to aLogix 5000controller. For step-by-step instructions, see the.FactoryTalk Alarms and EventsSystem Configuration Guide
To set up a
FactoryTalk Linx
server to support FactoryTalk Alarms and Events
- Add aFactoryTalk Linxserver and configure it to consume alarm and event data from aLogix 5000controller. See Configure aFactoryTalk Linxserver to supportFactoryTalk Alarms and Events.
- Specify if you want to buffer alarms, and for how long to buffer alarms in the eventFactoryTalk Linxloses communication with theLogix 5000controller.TIP:If you are usingFactoryTalk Linxwith a networkFactoryTalk View SEapplication, you may also Configure redundant alarms and events.
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