Professional Alarm Management for DCS Systems
We specialize in ISA-18.2 compliant alarm rationalization, nuisance alarm reduction, and advanced alarm management consulting for Honeywell Experion, Yokogawa Centum VP, Emerson DeltaV, and legacy DCS platforms.
Our Simple, Secure & Low-Risk Rationalization Process
From your historian data to a clear, actionable report — all handled remotely with your complete data security and confidentiality protected.
Historian Data Export
You export a standard alarm history file from your DCS historian. No special tools or access required from us.
Secure, Encrypted Upload
You upload the file through our secure, encrypted portal. We sign a mutual NDA before any data is shared.
Remote Analysis & Report
We analyze the data in a secure environment and deliver a prioritized report with bad-actor identification, recommended fixes, and an implementation roadmap.
When You Receive the Report
- Prioritized list of bad-actor alarms with exact configuration recommendations
- Step-by-step instructions for alarm shelving, dynamic suppression, deadbands, delays, and Alarm Tracker setup
- Ready-to-use alarm philosophy updates and KPI tracking templates
Your internal team or chosen System Integrator can then implement the changes directly. Result: 80–92% nuisance alarm reduction, improved operator focus, and thousands of dollars saved versus a full-time contractor.
Sample Quick Audit Report — Top Bad Actors
Realistic example of the professional deliverable you receive from a 2–4 week ROI Quick Audit (Honeywell Experion platform — customer information redacted). Projected 82–91% nuisance alarm reduction and $50K–$100K+ savings versus a full-time contractor.
| Alarm Tag | Description | Priority | Alarms/Day | % Total | Type | Recommended Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAH-12045 | LNG Tank 1 Level High | High | 385 | 19% | Chattering | Add 8-sec delay + deadband |
| PAH-23456 | Boil-Off Gas Compressor Discharge Pressure High | Med | 142 | 7% | Stale | Logic suppression when offline |
| FAH-34567 | Fire & Gas Detector 12A Activation | High | 98 | 5% | Duplicate | Consolidate redundant detectors |
| LAHH-45678 | LNG Tank 2 Level High-High | High | 76 | 4% | Flood during startup | Dynamic suppression during startup |
| TAH-56789 | HP Fuel Gas Temperature High | Med | 65 | 3% | Chattering | Increase deadband to 5°F |
| PAHH-67890 | MR Compressor Suction Pressure High-High | High | 58 | 3% | Stale | Suppression when in recycle mode |
| LAH-78901 | Condensate Tank Level High | Med | 52 | 3% | Flood | Delay + mode-based suppression |
| FAHH-89012 | Fire Zone 3 Detector Activation | High | 47 | 2% | Duplicate | Logic consolidation |
| TAHH-90123 | Boil-Off Gas Temperature High-High | High | 41 | 2% | Chattering | Deadband + delay |
| PAH-01234 | LP Fuel Gas Pressure High | Med | 38 | 2% | Stale | Suppression logic when idle |
Full deliverables include complete bad-actor analysis and prioritization, an ISA-18.2 / API RP 1167 rationalization roadmap, an implementation plan for alarm shelving and dynamic suppression, a cross-system coordination matrix (SIS, PLCs, SCADA), ready-to-use KPI dashboards, and a phased implementation roadmap.
"The ROI Quick Audit gave us exactly what we needed — a clear, prioritized plan and 80%+ alarm reduction roadmap — at a fraction of the cost and time of a long-term contractor."
— Operations Engineering Manager, Major LNG Facility