Alarm Confirmations (Setup > Alarm Processing > Alarm Confirmation) are given a Signal Confirmation Period, an Option, and an Event Code (for Escalate).
Options include:
Double Knock
Points received will not be an alarm until at least two different points in the group are received within the specified time period.
Double Knock - Include Same Point
Points received will not be an alarm until at least two points in the group are received within the specified time period.
Escalate
When more than one different point from a Device is received within the specified time period, the event code identified here will be logged as an additional event. This event can be set up to be a higher priority alarm.
Escalate by Site
When more than one different point from any Device on the Site is received within the specified time period, the event code identified here will be logged as an additional event. This event can be set up to be a higher priority alarm.
Alarm Configurations are assigned to points in Device Configuration.