Scheduled events are used to raise events at specified moments in time. The are similar to event detectors (in that they raise events), but are time-based rather than point-based.
To add a new scheduled event, click the icon. To edit an existing scheduled event, click the event's description in the "Scheduled events" list.
The Alarm level determines whether the scheduled event raises an alarm when active, and if so the severity of the alarm. See the general help page for information on Alarms.
The Schedule type determines the basis period of the event. These types include hourly, daily, etc. For example, a schedule type of hourly will run once every hour. If a schedule that runs, say, twice a day is needed, it is necessary to define two daily scheduled events, one for each time. It is however possible to define a cron pattern that runs multiple times within a period. (See the "cron pattern" documentation for more information.)
Selecting Return to normal determines if the alarm raised when the event is active is automatically returned to normal when the event becomes inactive. If Return to normal is selected, it is necessary to define the time at which the event becomes inactive.
A scheduled event can be Disabled so that it does not run. This can be useful if you do not wish to delete the event, but also do not currently want it enabled.
The fields available for editing active and inactive times depend upon the schedule type chosen. Most fields should require no explanation beyond that they are exclusively based upon the Gregorian calendar. For more information on cron patterns, see the "Cron pattern" documentation.
Active/inactive times can straddle the given time period. For example, an hourly schedule can become active at 55:00 and inactive at 05:00 (thus active for 10 minutes). Note that it is possible, though not very useful, to define cron patterns that do not neatly activate and inactivate (i.e. they may activate multiple times before inactivating and vice versa).
To save a scheduled event, click the icon at the top right. To delete an existing event, click the
icon.