Alarm systems represent an essential component of the process control system and deliver key information to the HMI. The purpose of effective alarming is creating situational awareness and direct the console operator toward those conditions which require timely action.
Unstructured use of alarms adds confusion to the console operator during normal and upset conditions. Unfortunately, the capabilities of digital control systems have encouraged a proliferation of alarm settings without attention for the impact on the console operators during abnormal situations, resulting in a negative impact on ergonomics, plant production, product quality, process performance and safety.
In compliance with alarm management standards and best practices such as ISA-18.2, IEC62682 and EEMUA 191 Process Automation Solutions addresses all aspects of the alarm management lifecycle in a pragmatic way and in close cooperation with all stakeholders (from operator to manager). Value is added by deep understanding of the drivers in alarm management and the customer’s pains.
