SigCat stands for Signal Category. Sigcat records define system-generated signals, such as late-open, early-open, fail-to-close, redundant fail, or any other signals that is deemed import type signals. These SigCats are used in conjunction with Sigtype and Sigcontrol records.
Overview
The Sigcat table helps defines system-generated signals and signals that require special attention from Phoenix. A Sigcat record is unique by the Sigcat ID field, however is recommended not to duplicate the SigCat descriptions.
Caution – Do not edit this table without talking to BoldGroup Technical Support.
There are predefined Sigcats that cannot be deleted: Sigcats
predefined by Phoenix are represented by numbers 1-5 and 50 and up. All other numbers can be used.
Below steps show how to enter a new Sigcat Record. These steps assume the user has the correct permissions to add these records.
Steps:
1. Log into Data Entry
2. Click on Tables – Click on Sigcat
3. Aft the Sigcat table form opens, verify what numbers are available to use by Clicking on the Binoculars
4. Then click on List View button after the default record shows in window
5. Every customer will have a different list, except for the predefined. Find an open number to add the Sigcat needed
6. Double click on one record to bring back to the main form – Click on Erase button to clear record
7. Fill in the Sigcat ID that can be used and the Description – Click the Green + to add the new record
8. The new Sigcat can now be used in the SigControl and SigType records
