Industrial Alarm Monitoring

An indicator alone cannot explain what happened while an operator was away. This system combines live alarm visibility with stored records so events remain available for review after the initial indication.

In standalone mode, the device monitors alarms and shutdowns, stores events locally and accepts physical operator commands. In networked mode, it connects to SQL Server and makes the event workflow available across the local network.

Local event storage

Central database connection

Network visibility and control

The same alarm workflow is accessible through physical inputs, an HDMI interface and a browser. Operators can acknowledge and reset alarms, change channel titles and input modes, and configure the displayed alarms.

Hardware acknowledge/reset controls

PyQt interface on HDMI

Local-network web interface

The custom board provides 40 AC/DC input channels with optocoupler isolation and buffer circuitry. Configurable jumpers adapt the input arrangement. I developed the software and system integration; Mohammad Khodadadeh designed the hardware and Hossein Aalamshahi managed the project.

The browser interface brings together general settings, USB-device information, network status, saved events and live alarm controls. Local event lists and export functions support maintenance and review.