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# Alarms and warnings handling

Boomerang monitors measuring point readings.

When a value crosses a limit, the system raises a **warning** or an **alarm**.

### Key concepts

* Limits define when alarms and warnings trigger.
  * See [Alarm limits](/boomerang-3-user-manual/dashboard/alarms_and_warnings/alarm-limits.md).
* Alarm Filter reduces noise by requiring consecutive out-of-limit readings.
  * See [Alarm filter](/boomerang-3-user-manual/dashboard/alarms_and_warnings/alarm-filter.md).

In this section, “alarm” means alarms and warnings unless stated otherwise.

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### Alarm is triggered

An alarm becomes **active** when limit and filter conditions are met.

Active alarms are shown in the UI.

See [Alarm presentation](/boomerang-3-user-manual/dashboard/alarms_and_warnings/alarm-presentation.md).
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### Alarm is delivered

The system notifies one or more users using configured channels.

See [Alarm delivery](/boomerang-3-user-manual/dashboard/alarms_and_warnings/alarm-delivery.md).
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### Investigate and correct

Use the alarm list and object view to identify the cause.

Typical outcomes:

* the measured value returns to the normal range
* communication with the measuring point is restored

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Also do preventive actions to avoid recurring alarms.
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### Sign (close) the alarm

Alarms remain active until a user signs them.

See [Alarm signing](/boomerang-3-user-manual/dashboard/alarms_and_warnings/alarm-signing.md).

Warnings close automatically when the warning condition disappears.

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If you sign while the condition still exists, the alarm can trigger again.
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### Where to look next

* [Alarm types](/boomerang-3-user-manual/dashboard/alarms_and_warnings/alarm-types.md)
* Object view: [Activity log tab](/boomerang-3-user-manual/dashboard/object_view/detailed-object-view/activity-log-tab.md)


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