Siemens WinCC Error Code W018

Siemens SCADA Minor Software

Model: WinCC | Code: W018

Applicable Systems
WinCC

Symptoms

The SCADA system reports an alarm suppression rule conflict. Two or more alarm suppression rules conflict.

Possible Causes

  • Overlapping alarm suppression rules
  • Rule priority not correctly defined
  • Rule configuration logic error

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Step 1: Check the alarm suppression rules for conflicts
    Conflicts are identified
  2. Step 2: Define clear priority for conflicting rules
    Priority resolves the conflict
  3. Step 3: Test the alarm suppression behavior
    Alarms are suppressed correctly

How to Reset

To reset: Resolve the rule conflicts, then reload the alarm configuration.

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Source: Siemens WinCC SCADA Manual, Siemens AG

Category: SCADA