Applicable Systems
WinCC
Symptoms
The SCADA system reports an alarm filter error. The alarm filtering configuration is incorrect.
Possible Causes
- Alarm filter condition has a logical error
- Alarm filter references a non-existent tag
- Alarm filter syntax error
Troubleshooting Steps
- Step 1: Check the alarm filter configuration
Configuration is logically correct - Step 2: Verify all tag references in the filter
All referenced tags exist - Step 3: Test the filter syntax
Filter applies correctly
How to Reset
To reset: Fix the alarm filter, then reload the alarm configuration.
Source: Siemens WinCC SCADA Manual, Siemens AG
Category: SCADA