Pulse Android Guide

Pulse Mobile Ver. 1.
1
(Android)
User Guide
June 2013
Pulse Mobile 1.1 (Android)
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Table Of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................1
About Pulse Mobile ..............................................................1
System Connection Diagrams ...............................................2
Downloading the Pulse Mobile Application ...............................4
Opening the Application .......................................................4
Connecting to a Server ........................................................5
Adding a new Server.......................................................5
Configuring the Server ....................................................6
Edit Server option ..........................................................8
Configured Server(s) screen ............................................9
Pulse Settings for all Servers .............................................. 10
Login to Server ................................................................. 12
Overlay Help for Alarms/Data or Filter.................................. 13
Alarms and Data ............................................................... 14
Main Menu .................................................................. 14
Alarms............................................................................. 15
Alarms Workflow .......................................................... 16
Alarm View Types......................................................... 17
Filter Option ............................................................ 18
Alarm Notification......................................................... 19
Last ....................................................................... 19
Alarm State Colors ................................................... 21
Alarm Parameters - Detailed view .............................. 22
Acknowledge ........................................................... 23
Information (Item Details.........................................) 23
Go to Branch ........................................................... 24
Item Detail View ...................................................... 25
Item Details ........................................................... 25
................................................................................. 26
Item Detail - Landscape Orientation view .................... 27
Sharing your Alarm information...................................... 28
Alarm Functional View.................................................. 29
Alarm Location View ..................................................... 31
Alarms Filters Feature ................................................... 32
Data................................................................................ 33
General Data Workflow ................................................. 33
Accessing the Data mode .............................................. 34
Pulse Mobile 1.1(Android)
Group Data branches................................................ 34

Groups ....................................................................... 35
Add Group option..................................................... 36
Item Group Editing buttons ....................................... 37
Group details........................................................... 39
Group Items ................................................................ 42
Favorites..................................................................... 43
Pulse Mobile 1.1(Android)
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Introduction
The Pulse Mobile (Android edition) User Guide provides you with the information
required to understand and use the new Pulse Mobile (for Android) application. This
product is for smart phones and Tablet installation in the Pulse product family. This
product gives you Alarm and Data (Items) visibility and control. The Pulse Mobile
application key features are:
Immediate and effective Emergency Management
Standard Android application
Seamless integration with Pulse Server projects
Secured authorization managed by the Pulse Project Policy
Real-Time alarm & data notification and control
Alarm history & real-time graphical trend displays
Alarm notification and real-time data sharing with colleagues via SMS and
email
Remote site control, multi-site support
About Pulse Mobile

Pulse Mobile (Android) is an application designed to extend the monitoring and
control of a Pulse project over the mobile network to your standard smart phone
or Tablet. The application gives operators monitoring and control of Alarms and
Data.
The interface and functionality make it easy to operate, define and configure the
server for connectivity (for standard Pulse Server parameters).
These benefits give every Pulse operator and manager the ability to continuously
monitor and control a project from any location, at any time.
System Connection Diagrams

Connections from the Pulse Server to the mobile network can be with a dedicated
Pulse Mobile Web Service server or by running the Web Service directly on the
Pulse Server. The two diagrams shown below illustrate these connection methods.
Option 1: Dual-Server Architecture
Configures the network connectivity of the mobile service to a separate server:
Option 2: Single Server Architecture

Configures the installation of mobile server to the Pulse Server:
Downloading the Pulse Mobile Application

Go to the Google Applications Icon and downlaod the Pulse Mobile Ver. 1.1 or plug
in from the Internet and download the application from your System Administrator.
Opening the Application

Double click on the Afcon Pulse icon.
The initial Start up screen opens the application; the main Pulse Servers List
screen opens showing a single Demo Server available.
Default Demo
Server
Connecting to a Server
All monitoring and control activities are performed within a specific Pulse system.
Follow this first time connection procedure to get the proper Authentication as a
Pulse Mobile User from your System Administrator. After that, get the proper User
authorizations to Login into the Pulse system.
Adding a new Server

1 Click on Mobile phone Main menu.
This opens the Show/Hide Pulse Menu options.
Hide/Show Menu
options:
- Add Server
- Settings
- Help
- About
1) Click on phone
Main menu
2) Select
Add Server
The three Hide/Show menu options at the bottom of the Pulse Servers screen
are:
Option
Description
Add Server
Adds a new Pulse Server (i.e., configure parameters for a new

connection). You can connect to as many servers (and
therefore projects) as needed. Each project is accessed by
Pulse Mobile, one at a time. You need to Logout from the
current server and then, open another one.
Settings
Set Alarm General, Device or Email parameters.
Help
Online help about Pulse Mobile.
Configuring the Server

1 Select the Add Server icon.
The Server Configuration screen opens.
1) Add Server
2) Fill in fields
2 Fill in Server Info fields, the User Info fields are optional, (see Note below).
The Server Configuration parameters are:
Parameter
Description
Nickname
Optional parameter, you can define a user-friendly name.

Pulse Mobile displays in the Pulse Servers list.
[Server] Address
The Server IP Address (in decimal format

###.###.###.###) or Host name
Port
Server side connection Port setting address
Server using SSL
(Secure Sockets Layer) - Transport layer encryption security

enabled. Used only when the server configuration uses
the SSL security mode.
User*
Optional, the User name in the Operator mode.
Password*
Optional, user Password.
Domain*
Optional, Server domain. Used only for Windows

authentication and Windows Login authentication modes.
NOTE *If you already filled in the User Info (User, Password and Domain)
fields there is no need to manually fill in these fields again. You will go
straight to the Login screen. If these were not defined, Pulse Mobile will ask
for this information each time you connect to a Server.
3 Click on OK button.
You will get a pop up message stating that your device is not yet authenticated (no
access permissions), contact your System Administrator and get authenticated.
If you are already

authenticated, go
straight to application
Error message - you are NOT

yet Authenticated by Sys. Adm.
Get Authenticated by Sys. Adm.
4) New Server added

after Authorization
4 After your device is authenticated, access the program and enter the
application.
Edit Server option

If a Server is already defined in the system, you can Edit the Server parameters or
just make changes.
Current Servers button (long click) -> Server Menu (Edit/Delete/Connect) ->
Server Configuration.
Long
click
Menu Option
Description
Edit
Opens Server Configuration screen for editing parameters.
Delete
Erases the currently selected Sever.
Connect
Takes you to Server Login Alarms screen.
Configured Server(s) screen

Once Pulse Mobile application is activated, all Servers that were configured are
shown the Servers list.
Pulse Alarm
Notification (Icon)
appears when there are
incoming alarms
Android
Notification bar
Current available
Server
Main Display area
Alarms and Data are visible, they run on a Client system (Operator mode).
Pulse Settings for all Servers

Settings is an option, that can be accessed either from the bottom Menu bar when
entering Pulse Mobile and also in the Alarms Main Menu.
Settings from Server Menu
Settings from Alarms menu
This Setting option lets you set the configuration parameters for all Alarm
notifications and Data Items for all Servers.
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You determine how and in what way to get all the Alarm notifications and Data.
Parameter
Description
Alarm Refresh Rate
Time (in milliseconds, default = minimum 500) between

Alarm message refresh.
Data Refresh Rate
Time (in milliseconds, default = minimum 500) between

Data refresh.
Session Timeout
Amount of time (1-60 minutes, default = 10 minutes) of no

user activity before system requests re-login (with/without
password reconfirm).
Register on Alarm via

Notification Service
Device notification, (ON/OFF) will alert when Pulse

Mobile receives Alarms. An Afcon icon will appear in
the top Android screen menu bar.
Use Notification
Sound
Sound when notification (ON/OFF) is delivered.
Notifications Refresh
Rate
Time (in milliseconds, default 30 seconds; minimum 10

seconds) between Items notification message refresh.
Register on Alarm via

Email Notification
Receive a notification (ON/OFF) for an alarm via an Email.
Email Address
Define (optional) which of your emails will receive Alarm

notifications.
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Login to Server
Once one or more servers are defined, Login into a Server and begin working with
all the Pulse modes and functionlities, accessing the Alarms and or Data Modes.
Login to the Alarms and then access Alarms & Data Modes. If you already defined
the User, Password and Domain you will automatically enter the Server. If not,
manually fill in the Login fields
Short
click
Long
click
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Overlay Help for Alarms/Data or Filter

When logging in to the application for the first time, a Help Overlay shows you
options in the Alarms view or the Data views.
The overlay just shows you what Main menu options are available.
Touch the overlay and it disappears.
In Alarms View
In Data View
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Alarms and Data

Pulse Mobile provides two working Modes:
Alarms (by default this is first preference)
Data
There is a Main Menu that runs in the background within these two main screens
for easier navigation.
Main Menu
Once in the Alarms or Data screens you can access the Main menu. Swipe the
Alarms or Data screens to see this Main menu.
Settings
Main menu
Swipe opens
Main menu
Parameter
Description
Alarms
Returns you back to Alarm Mode screen.
Data
Opens main Data Mode screen.
Refresh
Alarms are usually refreshed automatically but this option lets

you do a manual refresh.
Help
Opens the Pulse Mobile User Guide.
About
General information about Pulse Mobile application version.
Logout
Returns you back to Server default screen.
Settings
Opens Alarms or Data Settings screen. Set Alarm General,

Device or Email parameters. (See page 13, Pulse Settings for
all Servers).
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Alarms
The Alarm screen shows a lists of Alarms displayed an overview of current/active
alarms in the system.
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Alarms Workflow
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Alarm View Types

In the Alarm Mode, alarms can be viewed in 3 ways with optional Filtering settings.
The same alarm might appear in different Last, Functional (hierarchy) or Location
(hierarchy) trees within the system. (See Alarms Filters Feature on page 31).
Last - List of incoming alarms in reverse chronological order, latest alarms

on top.
Functional - Drill down list to view various Alarms divided by functional

tasks and assignments in your facility.
Location - The subdivision of an alarm occurrence by physical location in

your facility.
Filter option (available in Functional and

Location modes ONLY).
Pulse Mobile opens with an Alarm list in the default, Last display mode.
By selecting each Item detail view you get a current value and graphical trend per
Item.
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Filter Option
This option is for Functional and Location views only.
Filter alarms by certain criteria in order to see only certain alarm states. (See Alarm
Filters Feature on page 31).
The filtering options are:
Show All
Hide Cleared Alarms
Hide Acknowledged Alarms
Hide Cleared Or Acknowledged Alarms
Hide Cleared And Acknowledged Alarms
Pre-defined in Server Project Alarms
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Alarm Notification
When an alarm is triggered and sent to your Pulse Mobile phone, a Pulse alarm
notification icon and message appear in the corner of your mobile phone screen
and in the Adroid.
Alarm Notification on Alarm screen top menu
Alarm Notification
in Android main menu
Last
Open the Alarms and you are automatically in the Last (alarms) branch. The list is
created from the last time you clicked on the Pulse Alarm Notification icon.
In the Last view display, triggered Alarms are listed in reverse chronological order.
Click on each alarm to open a detailed alarm parameter list.
There are three buttons for further alarm handling, the Alarm Information,
Acknowledge and Go to Branch buttons as well as a trend graph of the Blocks
value.
NOTE Acknowledge and Go to Branch require proper User authentication.
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Current Mode
Block Name
Alarm Views
Alarm Value
Alarm Name
Alarm Parameters
Alarm State
(Color)
Alarm Information
Go to Branch
Alarm Acknowledge
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Alarm State Colors

The Alarm State color code defaults are shown in the figure below, (taken from the
Server settings already configured).
The color-coded bar to the left of the detailed Alarm parameters shows the alarms
State as defined in the project.
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Alarm Parameters - Detailed view

Click on any alarm to open the detailed parameters, a list drop down. These are
the parameter:
Block Name
Alarm
Parameters
Alarm Value
Parameter
Description
Block Name
The instance name of the block in the project.
Value
Current block value.
Start Time
Time the Alarm was first started (could be trigger time).
Ack Time
Time the Alarm was last acknowledged.
Clear Time
Time the Alarm was cleared from active state (no violation).
Cont. Time
Last time a specific Alarm was triggered (first alarm not

cleared, marked always).
If you have permission two additional options (other than the default Information
option) can be viewed for each alarm:
Acknowledge
Information (default, about Item details)
Go to Branch
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Acknowledge
Acknowledge is an option where you acknowledge and alarm and add a comment
about it.
Alarm
Parameters
Alarm Acknowledge
Information (Item Details)

Get more Item detailed Information shown in a graph. Zoom into the graph using
the Pinch to Touch (default) technique.
Pinch Open
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Go to Branch
Used in Function and Location views only. Go to the branch where the Alarm
originates from and view similar alarms in that hierarchy tree.
Open Go to Branch
Takes you to Alarm

branch and data
Current Branch
Location
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Item Detail View

In the Alarm - Item detail view, the screens upper half displays Alarm Block
detailed parameters:
Details
Free text
description
Block Name
Run Time
(default)
Historical
Time
Stamp
Item Details
Parameter
Description
Description
User-supplied free text description
[Block] Name
Name of Block.
Value
Current Block value.
Timestamp
Time and date value when Item value was last updated o a
manual refresh.
New Value
Insert New Item value, (depending on your permission level).
Set (button)
Set the New Item value you inserted.
Block Properties
Opens specific properties associated with a Block.
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Historical Time
Frames
These time frames appear in the graph ONLY if the historical

time period collections are defined in the Block:
1H = 1 Hour
8H = 8 Hours
24H = 24 Hours
1W = 1 Week
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Item Detail - Landscape Orientation view

Turn your mobile phone to a landscape orientation, this shows the graphic section
in an expanded full view. This is helpful in seeing more details in an Items data
stream.
To Zoom in, Pinch to Open is the default technique. If you use the Crosshair tool
view then use the magnifying glass icon as well.
Pinch Open
Item Value
Zoom into Item
graph details/plots
Use the Zoom or Crosshair tools to view more detailed Item data along the graph.
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Sharing your Alarm information

Pulse Mobile screens and data can be shared. Clicking your phones option menu
while you are in the Items Details screen opens the Item Menu options used for
sharing data.
1) Click on Phone Main menu
2) Item Menu appears
Item Menu
Share - send a screen shot to someone.
SMS - send a text only message to another phone.
Dial - dial direct to someone from the screen.
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Alarm Functional View

The next Alarm view is the Functional option.
The Alarm Functional view displays Alarms in a functional tree format.

You can view branches and alarms. The branches can reflect organizational needs
like assembly lines, packaging, cooling systems, etc.
Home/Root
Hiearchy
tree folder,
all Functional
alarms
Navigate to
previous, arrow
Drill down hierarchy
Bottom screen Status bar - shows your location

within the hierarchy, (seen in Functional and
Location modes ONLY
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Navigate to
previous, arrow

to deeper inspection
Open specific alarm
functionality details
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Alarm Location View

The next Alarm view is the Location option.
The Alarm Location view displays all Alarms in a specific location enabling you to
see alarms only at one location. Projects with multiple locations can ignore alarms
in locations not serviced by a local operator.
You can view branches and alarms. The Location branches can reflect
organizational structuring systems like production floors, shipping platforms,
offices, stairwells, and other places.
Home/Root
Hiearchy
tree folder shows specific
alarm location
details
Navigate to
previous, arrow
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Alarms Filters Feature

Filtering alarms is the next option in the next Alarm branch.
The Alarm Filters feature lets you filter Alarms in the Functional and Location
views only.
This feature lets you see alarms which are in a category you need to filter quickly.
In addition to the built-in filters, any filters defined in the project are also available,
(this depends on Users authentication).
Activate Filter
Filter List
The built-in filter categories are:

Parameter
Description
Show all
Show all alarms, unfiltered.
Hide Cleared Alarms
Hide all alarms previously Cleared.
Hide Acknowledged Alarms
Hide all alarms already Acknowledged.
Hide Cleared or Acknowledged

Alarms
Hide alarms already Cleared or Acknowledged.
Hide Cleared and

Acknowledged Alarms
Hide alarms already Cleared and Acknowledged.
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Data
Once you are already logged into Pulse Mobile you can access the Data Mode.
The Data mode lets you access and manage all the Groups of Items in your system,
investigate and edit the values of all those Items. The flowchart below shows the
working options within the Data mode.
General Data Workflow
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Accessing the Data mode
Swipe Alarm screen opens Main menu on left:

Select Data
Group data branches
Group Names
Group Data branches

The 3 Group Data branches are:
Parameter
Description
Groups
User-defined Project Items, categorized into

Groups.
Group Items
Items contained within Group
Favorites
User-stored Groups or Items for later reference.
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Groups
The first selected Data view is the Groups option. You can see Groups created in
the pulse system or add your own manually from your Pulse Mobile device.
Groups can either be:
Created - by using the Add Group option or in the server. In the

application, click on a Group to open Item Group details.
Selected - selecting a Group opens Item Group details that were previously
created in the Pulse project.
Exisitng Groups
Add (new) Group
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Add Group option

As a default there will be no Items contained within a Group. This is the Untitled
Group* screen.
1 Add this new group (by clicking on the Add Group button).
2 Give the Group a name.
3 Use the Item Group editing buttons at the bottom of the screen to edit the new
inserted Items.
Add (new) Group

* = unsaved Group name
Item Group
editing buttons
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Item Group Editing buttons

Item Group buttons enable: Adding, Browsing (via the) Item Explorer, Saving,
and Save as (new group). Editing actions are saved for all your personal settings
only.
Once an Item Group is edited, saved edits will show up on the operator screen.
These Editing buttons are divided into two main functions, editing by:
Adding Items - Manually add the Item Type.
Adding Items via Explorer - Browse from the list.
Optional: Approve Item Description > OK
The Editing Item buttons are:

Icon
Description
Edit Item (pencil)
Add new Item and description to Group list.
Add (Plus sign) with Item

explorer
Browse/drill down to specific Item and modify or

add a description of existing Item.
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The two Group Saving buttons are used to:
Save Group Items - Save the Group.
Save New Group Name - Save with a Name.
The Save Group buttons are:

Option
Description
Save Group
Save Group created/modified.
Save Group As
Save Group As, a new name.
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Group details
In the Data/Groups screen there is a list of all the Groups in your system. Select
one of them.
Group
Group Items screen opens, see next page
A list of all the Items within each Group opens, (see next page).
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In the Item Details screen view each Items data, values, settings and editing
options. Editing can be done (by clicking on the pencil icon at the bottom of the
screen, if you are authorized to do so).
Group Name
banner
List of Items
in Group
Favorites star
select option
Opens Item Details

Graph screen, see next page
Item Status:
Question mark = Unknown
or
Exclamation Point = Bad
Item Value
Item Group
Edit buttons
Each Group screen (with the groups name in the banner) displays all the Items in
the group. The bottom row buttons lets you edit add a new group or save.
These Items are defined by the project itself.
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Click on a specific Group Item.

The Item Details graph screen opens.
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Group Items
Selecting Group Items opens a list of all Items under all the Groups.
Select a Group Item, the Item Details screen opens.

You can also perform a long click on the Group Item, a pop-up menu opens with
two options:
Delete (Group Item) or
Open Item Details screen.
Long click
Short click
From the Group Items > Item Details screen see each Items data, values,
settings and data stream.
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Favorites
The Data Mode Favorites display shows only those (favorite) Items you selected
(or starred) previously in the Group Items screen.
1 To select (Star) a Favorite, go to the Group Items screen and click on a

Group. The selection star is highlighted.
1) Starred Favorite
2) Favorites List
3) Short click
4) Long click
5) Removes Favorite
from List
2 Go to the Favorites option, view the list of all Favorite Items selected.
3 Short click on a Favorite field, this opens the Items Details screen.
4 Long click on the Favorite entry and a Remove From Favorite menu pops up.
5 Click on Remove From Favorites and the entry is removed from the Favorites
list.
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Pulse Mobile 1.1(Android)

Immediate and effective Emergency Management

Standard Android application

Seamless integration with Pulse Server projects

Secured authorization managed by the Pulse Project Policy

Real-Time alarm & data notification and control

Alarm history & real-time graphical trend displays

Remote site control, multi-site support

About Pulse Mobile

Pulse Mobile 1.1 (Android)

System Connection Diagrams

Pulse Mobile 1.1 (Android)

Option 2: Single Server Architecture

Pulse Mobile 1.1 (Android)

Downloading the Pulse Mobile Application

Opening the Application

Pulse Mobile 1.1 (Android)

Adding a new Server

Adds a new Pulse Server (i.e., configure parameters for a new

Set Alarm General, Device or Email parameters.

Online help about Pulse Mobile.

Pulse Mobile 1.1 (Android)

Configuring the Server

Optional parameter, you can define a user-friendly name.

The Server IP Address (in decimal format

Server side connection Port setting address

Server using SSL

(Secure Sockets Layer) - Transport layer encryption security

Optional, the User name in the Operator mode.

Optional, user Password.

Optional, Server domain. Used only for Windows

Pulse Mobile 1.1 (Android)

If you are already

Error message - you are NOT

Get Authenticated by Sys. Adm.

4) New Server added

Pulse Mobile 1.1 (Android)

Edit Server option

Opens Server Configuration screen for editing parameters.

Erases the currently selected Sever.

Takes you to Server Login Alarms screen.

Pulse Mobile 1.1 (Android)

Configured Server(s) screen

Pulse Mobile 1.1 (Android)

Pulse Settings for all Servers

Settings from Server Menu

Settings from Alarms menu

Pulse Mobile 1.1 (Android)

Alarm Refresh Rate

Time (in milliseconds, default = minimum 500) between

Data Refresh Rate

Time (in milliseconds, default = minimum 500) between

Amount of time (1-60 minutes, default = 10 minutes) of no

Register on Alarm via

Device notification, (ON/OFF) will alert when Pulse

Sound when notification (ON/OFF) is delivered.

Time (in milliseconds, default 30 seconds; minimum 10

Register on Alarm via