# Annunciation Settings

The Annunciation Settings dialog box allows the user to set:

- Common Alarm Trip Delay -- which is used by default for all active channels. Each channel can be customized for its own trip delay in "Channel Settings."
- Power Failure Alarm Trip Delay – separate from Channel trip delays.
- Alarm Reset Time -- Controls how long, after acknowledgement, a channel will have its Acknowledged Alarm State cleared to NORMAL. The channel is reset so that it will be capable of tripping into alarm when the next violation occurs.
- Calls to RTU Acknowledge Alarms? -- Whether or not an incoming call automatically acknowledge alarms.
- When RTU is disarmed, automatically re-arm after ____ minutes – This feature will prevent the Catalyst from being unintentionally left in a disarmed state. Unit will re-arm after amount of time configured has elapsed.
- Interval for checking phone line – Phone line connection timer.
- Conducting Test Autocalls – Tests destination phone lines.