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Settings for all alarm fields can be found individually under the 'Field Format' tab.
'Field Format' for the alarm list is displayed here as an example. The other alarm fields have different dialog tabs
but the function is identical for all alarm fields.
Depending on the settings, it can be determined whether the corresponding information is displayed or not (and
in which format).
4.11.7.1.1 Cursor Character (all alarm fields except the alarm line)
For alarm fields with several lines, the alarm list can be browsed through using two cursor keys. The selected
line can be either displayed as inverted, or a cursor character appears before the alarm line (*, −, , # or ! can
be used).
4.11.7.1.2 Time Format (all alarm fields except the alarm summary)
Time and date of alarm occurrences can be displayed for all alarm fields except for the alarm summary. This
time format applies for all alarms in this alarm field.
4.11.7.1.3 Group Number / Alarm Number (all alarm fields)
If the alarm system consists of several alarm groups, the group and alarm numbers for this group can also be
displayed (1−3 places). Displaying corresponding numbers can also be disabled.
4.11.7.1.4 Alarm Text (all alarm fields)
If an alarm is detected during runtime, it can be displayed as text. This is set as default but can also be changed
as needed. If changed, the alarm number (and if necessary the group number) should be displayed at the very
least.
4.11.7.1.5 Info (active alarm line, alarm list)
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In addition to the alarm text, acknowledgement information can be displayed in the alarm line and alarm list. The
corresponding status abbreviation can be changed in the global options of the alarm system and set separately
for each language.
412 4.11.7.1 Adjusting the Display Format