Create an alarm

Create an alarm that indicates conveyor chassis malfunctions.

  1. Create an input variable:
    1. In Project view, right-click Model and select New > Variable.
    2. Hover-over the variable, select Edit, and enter ConveyorChassisMalfunctionAlarmVariable:
    3. Select ConveyorChassisMalfunctionAlarmVariable, and in Properties, select Int32 and select Boolean.
  2. Create the alarm:
    1. In Project view, right-click Alarms and select New > Digital alarm.
    2. Hover-over the alarm, select Edit, and enter ConveyorChassisMalfunction.
  3. Configure the alarm:
    1. In Properties, create a dynamic link between Input variable and ProjectName > Model > ConveyorChassisMalfunctionAlarmVariable.

      For more information about dynamic links, see Create dynamic links.

    2. Set Message to Conveyor chassis malfunctioned.