Applies to: OnCAFE Operations / Alarms

Summary

In OnCAFE, the Alarms page allows users to filter and search alarm events so they can quickly locate alarms that require review, investigation, or follow-up. Users can filter alarms by priority, status, and cleared alarm visibility, or use the search field to locate alarms by name.

Alarm filtering is useful during daily operations when many alarms are present at the same time. By narrowing the alarm list, operators can focus on the most urgent alarms first, review specific alarm types, or locate a known alarm event without manually scrolling through the full alarm list. This article describes how to use alarm filtering and search. 

Accessing the Alarms Page

To access the Alarms page: 

1. Log in to OnCAFE.
    

2. Select Operations > Alarms.
   
   
   
   The Alarms page displays alarm events, alarm counts, alarm statuses, priority labels, and available filter options.

   Area	Description
   Search bar	Allows users to search for alarms by alarm name.
   Alarm status tabs	Allows users to view alarms by status, such as All alarms, Attention required, In progress, Acknowledged, or Cleared.
   Priority filter	Allows users to display alarms by High, Medium, or Low priority.
   Show status filter	Allows users to show or hide Cleared alarms.
   Alarm cards	Displays alarm details, priority, timestamp, status, camera view, and related alarm information.
   Clear all alarms	Allows users to clear alarms, depending on permissions and alarm handling requirements.

Searching for an Alarm by Name

The search field allows users to locate alarms by entering part or all of the alarm name.

To search for an alarm:

1. Navigate to Operations > Alarms.
    
2. Click inside the Search by alarm name field.
    
3. Enter the alarm name or keyword.
    
4. Review the filtered results.
   
   Example: Searching for “Lockdown” displays alarm events with matching alarm names, such as Lockdown Alarm.
   
   

Filtering by Alarm Status

Alarm status tabs allow users to review alarms based on their current handling state.

Available status tabs may include:

To filter alarms by status:

1. Navigate to Operations > Alarms.
    
2. Select the desired status tab.
    
3. Review the alarm list for that status.
   
   

Combining Search and Filters

Users can combine the search field with priority and status filters to narrow results further. This is helpful when many alarms exist and the user needs to locate a specific event quickly.

To combine the search and filters: 

1. Select Operations > Alarms.
    
2. Select one or more priority filters, such as High and Medium.
    
3. Select a status tab, such as Attention required.
    
4. Enter a keyword in the search field, such as Lockdown.
    
5. Review the remaining matching alarms.