Configure the Demand Response and Alarm Modes

The Demand Response and Alarm modes are used in emergency situations to override the current load settings in the room when configured with a GLS‑SIM device. Demand Response controls reduce the load levels when the GLS‑SIM receives a demand response command from the utility company.

The Demand Response Level is used in emergency situations to override the current load settings in the room. The load levels reduce when a demand response command is received from the utility company. Demand Response Mode can be manually controlled by accessing the Actions Menu. Demand Response Levels can be set for all discovered devices, all devices in a Room Category, all devices on a Floor ...
Alarm Config Settings

Alarm Config Settings Alarms of various types (such as Motion, Tripwire, and more) can be setup and configured to respond in different ways when triggered. Configure the alarm trigger/ response on the same interface where the Alarm is setup using the Trigger menu:
In the Categories panel, select Alarms . Click the Add icon in the bottom-left corner of the window, or double-click the New Alarm item to add a new alarm . Configure the following alarm settings: Name: Fault Levels Priority: Critical Mode : Outside Setpoints Low Setpoint: 20 ( alarm triggers when the value falls below 20)

Useful Notes on Configure The Demand Response And Alarm Modes
Alarming in Ignition is flexible and highly customizable to your needs. You can configure alarms with one alarm on a tag or multiple alarms on a tag using the Alarm settings in the Tag Editor. Alarms have multiple properties with values that can be assigned dynamically and they support filtering, shelving, notes, and separate pipelines based on alarm event states. Alarms can also be added to ...
Learn about alarming in Ignition, including how to configure an alarm on a Tag.
Dynamic Alarm Setpoints Video at Inductive University
Having dynamic setpoints allows you to configure your alarm's active condition by writing two tags or evaluating expressions, instead of having to alter the tags configuration directly.
In Plant Optimizer, you can monitor two types of demand response programs: Economic Load Demand Response (ELDR) and Frequency Regulation. These options are available only if you participate in an ELDR or Frequency Regulation demand response program.

PDF ArchestrA Alarm Control Guide
Alarm query syntax is the same for both Current Alarms Mode and Recent Alarms and Events Mode . Queries in Historical Alarms , Historical Events, and Historical Alarms and Events Modes are actually Alarm Database queries, which follow rules and syntax for SQL Server database queries.




The SETUP MODE screen will be displayed. Press the arrow button: to scroll through the setup features until ALARM is visible and select it. Press left or right arrow buttons to scroll through your alarms until you see Current loss. Press EDIT when you reach your desired alarm type.