Table of Contents
1Scope
2Purpose
3Definitions
4Functionalgroupingofalarms
5Prioritizationofalarms
6Orderandconsistencyofalarms
7Alarmcolors
8Alarmdisplayformat
9Audiblealarmindication(audiblesignals)
10Alarmacknowledge,reset,andtestfunctions
11Unwarrantedalarms
AnnexA-References
AnnexB-Alarmfunctionalgroupingpanelalarm#1(frontview)
AnnexC-Alarmprioritiespanelalarm#2(frontview)
AnnexD-Labelsizeguidelines
AnnexE-Lettersizeandspacingguide Abstract
Specifies advice and guidance in the development and design of plant alarm systems. Deals with the benefit of design engineers and, ultimately, plant operators. Use of this recommended practice will result in a more coherent and useful application of plant alarms for operations personnel.