Configure The Accumulation Timer - DPS Telecom NetGuardian 216T User Manual

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2.10

Configure the Accumulation Timer

Fig. 2.10.1. Define the Accumulation Timer settings to send an Accumulation Event alarm
Field
Display and Point Reference Indicates which alarm point is to be monitored.
Point Description
Point Status
Event Threshold
Accumulated Time
Accumulated Since
Reset Accumulation Timer Placing a check mark here will reset the timer when the user presses the
The NetGuardian's Accumulation Timer keeps a running total of the amount of time a point is in an alarm
state to send an Accumulation Event system alarm once the total time exceeds a defined threshold. Refer to
Table 2.10.A for field descriptions.
Use the following steps to configure the accumulation timer settings:
1. Go to the Edit menu and select the Accum. Timer link (see Figure 2.10.1).
2. In the Display Reference field enter the corresponding display number to be monitored.
3. In the Point Reference field enter the corresponding alarm point to be monitored.
In the Event Threshold row enter the appropriate running total days, hours, and minutes a point is in an
4.
alarm state in order to send an accumulation event system alarm.
Click Submit Data to save the configuration settings.
5.
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Hot Tip!
Only check the Reset Accumulation Timer box if you wish to reset the timer.
The user-defined description of the monitored alarm point.
The current status of the monitored point.
The amount of time allowed to accumulate before the "Accumulation Event"
system alarm is set. Maximum is 45 days.
The total time the monitored point has been in ALARM state.
Indicates the last time the accumulation timer was reset.
Submit button.
Table 2.10.A. Fields in the Accumulation Timer screen
Description