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Configure the alarm delay of a sensor

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The Alarm Delay sets the amount of time OneVue delays setting the sensor and its assigned Monitored Asset to an Alarm state. When a sensor reading is not within its Normal Condition (an Out of Range status) and it remains Out of Range for the time period set in its Alarm Delay setting, the sensor and Monitored Asset are then set to an Alarm state with a status of Out of Range, Past Alarm Delay.

The Alarm Delay setting is designed to reduce the frequency of nuisance alarms resulting from temporary reading fluctuations. For example, a temperature reading fluctuation may be due to routine occurrences, such as opening and closing a refrigeration unit during restocking or during a refrigeration unit defrost cycle.

  • The Alarm Delay time period should be based on the value and viability of the Monitored Asset assigned to the sensor and routine tasks that may result in temporary reading fluctuations.

  • Setting the Alarm Delay to 0 (zero) results in an immediate Alarm state.

How to view or configure Alarm Delay setting

  1. Go to Monitoring > Monitored Assets.

  2. From the Monitored Asset column, select the Name link of the Monitored Asset. Its profile is displayed.

  3. Select the Sensor Type link. The sensor profile is displayed.

  4. Select Show Advanced Options.

  5. From the Alarm Delay drop-down menu, select an option.

  6. Select Save.

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