External Alarms (ONS 15310-MA and ONS 15600 only) Use the External Alarms subtab to view provisioned external alarms. Item Description Input # Displays the number assigned to the external input. Raised If checked, indicates the alarm is raised. Contact Status Indicates the contact status, either open or closed. Alarm Type Shows the alarm type. Severity Shows the alarm severity. Virtual Wire If the alarm is assigned to a virtual wire, indicates the virtual wire. Description Displays the external alarm description. Help Displays context-sensitive help.