The Alarm System; Message Types; Alarm Indication - Simrad AP70 Operation Manual

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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 eff ect the capability or
performance of the system.
You must critically examine all alarm messages to determine their course and eff ect.
• 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
Message type Status
New
Alarm
Acknowledged
New
Warning
Acknowledges
The alarm and alarm details are recorded in the alarm listing. Refer "The alarm dialogs" on
page 35.
The icon
The alarm icon will remain on the display until the reason for the alarm/warning is removed.
The alarm system | AP70/AP80 Operator Manual
Alarm dialog
Icon
Alarm dialog
Color Appearance
Flashing Yes
Red
Steady Closed
Yes
Yellow Steady
Closed
Siren
Until
acknowledged
Muted
2 seconds
No