Alarm Management Software
Iritron Australia is an approved Distribution Partner for Process Vue Alarm Management software in Australia and New Zealand.
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Key Principals of Alarm Management
- Alarms should Alert, inform and guide required operator action
- Every Alarm should be Useful, Relevant and have a defined response.
- Alarm levels should be set such that operators have sufficient time to carry out the defined response before plant conditions escalate.
- The Alarm system is to accommodate human capabilities.
Managing Alarms is now a way to
- Reduce downtime.
- Optimise Operations.
- A window to transparent operations data.
- Continuous Improvement.
Trusted because it is
- Functional
- Easy to Use
- Supported by a Knowledgeable and Passionate team.
Challenges with Alarm Management
High Alarm loads
- Operators accept alarms without proper review.
- Poor decision making in response to alarms
- Critical Alarms may be missed.
- Unnecessary Downtime.
Nuisance Alarms
- Alarms are regularly turned off
- Alarms are not Acknowledged.
- Alarms are ignored.
Alarm Floods
- Distraction and panic leading to incorrect or delayed response.
Consequences of Poor Alarm Management
- Production Downtime.
- Damage to equipment.
- Increased operator fatigue.
- Reduced Operator situational awareness.
- Reduced Profit
