Metasys System Preferences

What settings from the Metasys System Preferences are used in the Metasys UI?

The following table lists the settings from the Metasys system preferences that are used in the Metasys UI. To access and change the settings in the SMP, go to Tools > Configure Preferences and use Table 1 to change specific settings. For detailed instructions on editing the preferences, refer to Metasys UI Technical Bulletin (LIT-12012115).

Table 1. Metasys System Preferences Used in Metasys UI

Metasys UI Component

Metasys System Preference Setting

Where to change in SMP

Status Colors

Status Colors

Graphic Settings tab

New Alarm Indicator (Alarms List)

New entry timeframe

Display Settings > View Settings

Alarm Buttons Based on Alarm Priority

Equipment Activity widget, Alarms List, Alarm Manager, and Alarm Monitor

Color

Alarm Settings tab

Alarm Sound

Alarm Manager and Alarm Monitor

Alarm sound interval

Audio File

Alarm Settings tab

Audible Alarm

Note: To enable alarm sounds, you must enable the alarm sounds per user in the Metasys system. For more information, refer to the ADS/ADX Commissioning Guide (LIT-1201645) and the Security Administrator System Technical Bulletin (LIT-1201528)

Enable Audible Alarm

Tools > Administrator, then right-click on the user and select Properties > User Profile > Enable Audible Alarm

Trend Chart Line Color and Line Marker

Line Color

Line Marker

Trend Settings > Chart Color and Marker Preferences

Session Inactivity Never Terminate

Note: To set the session inactivity or Never Terminate setting, you must configure this setting per user. For more information, refer to Security Administrator System Technical Bulletin (LIT-1201528)

Terminate in (minutes)

Tools > Administrator, then right-click on the user and select Properties > Account Policy > Inactive Session

What do the colors used in the Metasys UI mean?

The color preferences in the Metasys UI indicate the status of points (for example, Offline, Normal, and Alarm) and are used throughout the Metasys UI, including the Alarm Panel. The following image shows the default color preferences in the Metasys UI.
Figure: Metasys UI System Status Color Preferences


How do I change the color preferences?

You can change the color preferences in the Site Management Portal UI. In SMP, go to Tools > Configure Preferences > Graphic Settings.

How long does it take for changes to the color preferences to update?

Changes made to the color preferences in the SMP may take up to 5 minutes to update in the Metasys UI.