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  Process control alarms are designed to employ automation to support human operators in monitoring and controlling processes and to warn them of unusual circumstances. Careful planning is necessary for good process alarm management, which has a big impact on a control system's overall efficacy. The value of each incoming process signal is continuously checked, and if it goes into an abnormal range, an alarm will sound and/or be visible to the operator. This seems like a straightforward idea that doesn't require a second thought, but regrettably, alarm configuration in control systems doesn't always receive the attention it requires. This article will address the recommended or best practices for setting up an alarm management system for efficient process control as well as the history of process alarms in manufacturing. Each alarm indicator required a specific illumination and some physical wiring before digital process control came into existence. It means that: ● Due to

  The Purpose of Alarm Management Alarm Management defines the line between a process's normal and pathological states. Alarms provide a layer of protection against dangerous scenarios by alerting operators to take remedial action to restore the process/control loop to normal conditions. Corrective actions typically relied on human involvement and are thus constrained by factors like operator knowledge, training and standard operating procedures. This corrective action must be conducted within a particular time frame to avoid process disruptions or endangering the plant's or personnel's safety. Automated process safety systems (SIS/ESD) are the final line of defence. These safety systems are programmed to operate without the need for human interaction. As part of a standard process control system, alarms are issued for operators to take action; however, if the process cannot be restored to normal operating conditions, the process safety system automatically takes the n