Alarm management
Control over safety and process continuity
A well-designed alarm management system is essential for safe, reliable, and efficient operations. In an industrial environment, the number of alarm notifications is often large and complex. Without a well-thought-out approach, this leads to noise, delays in decision-making, or even unsafe situations. Batenburg Techniek helps clients with a structured approach to alarm management that leads to better decision-making, risk control, and process optimisation.
The challenge: too many alarms, too little overview
In many process environments, an uncontrolled growth of alarms develops over time. Operators are overwhelmed with notifications, a large proportion of which are neither critical nor current. This causes stress and leads to a loss of focus. In the worst case, genuinely important alarms are overlooked, resulting in safety incidents or production losses.
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Pieter-Jan Coolen
Sales Manager
Our approach: structured and proven effective
We analyse and restructure the alarm system in line with international standards such as ISA-18.2 and EEMUA 191. Using a combination of data analysis, process knowledge, and software configuration, we reduce alarm flows to their essentials. In doing so, we look not only at the technical aspects, but also at the role of the operator, working processes, and maintenance.
Our services include, among others:
- Alarm quick scans and baseline analyses
- Development of an alarm philosophy (design document)
- KPIs and dashboards for alarm performance
- Training and guidance for operators and maintenance staff
- Implementation in existing DCS, SCADA, or PLC environments
The added value: safe and efficient operations
With an effective alarm management system, you increase the reliability of your process installation and prevent unwanted downtime. Operators only receive notifications that are truly relevant. This enhances safety, supports fast and accurate decision-making, and increases process stability. Moreover, it forms part of a robust OT cybersecurity strategy.
Practically oriented and future-proof
Batenburg Techniek has years of experience in alarm management projects across sectors such as industry, water, food, chemicals, and infrastructure. We combine this practical knowledge with up-to-date insights in process automation and data intelligence. Together with you, we make the difference: from quick wins to lasting improvements in your alarm structure.
