# Virtual Station - Manual mode

Manual mode for Virtual Stations is used for performing tasks while the tool is in locked mode. In cases where the tool is locked for a certain reason (for example, because the tool is outside its TLS footprint) there still may be a need to perform certain tasks with the tool, such as performing emergency work. By configuring manual mode for the Virtual Station, users can determine what signals are sent when entering manual mode (Entering signals), what task can be performed while in manual mode (Secondary task), and what signals are sent when leaving manual mode (Leaving signals).

Since desired scenarios can vary between different users (that is, which signals to send upon entry and exit and what task to perform), manual mode is fully configurable for each Virtual Station.

In this Section

- Configuring Manual Mode
- Triggering Manual Mode