# Alarm

Using the "Alarm" widget, you can monitor a single asset for alarms.

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## When should this widget be used?&#x20;

This widget should be used when you want to monitor a single asset for alarms.&#x20;

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If you want an overview of all active alarms, use the widget [-> Alarm overview](/collection/english-v14/documentation/widgets/predefined-widgets/alarm-overview.md)
{% endhint %}

## Overview

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<table><thead><tr><th width="71.33333333333331"></th><th width="231"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>[A]</strong></td><td>Header with status display</td><td>Displays the alarm status.<br>In the current image, an alarm with high priority is shown.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[B]</strong></td><td>More options</td><td>Displays additional options.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[B]</strong></td><td>Alarm list</td><td>The alarms for the asset are displayed here in a list.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Configure alarm widget

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The alarm widget displays a tabular overview of all alarms for one or more selected assets.

Here is how to configure the widget:

1. Select the **Primary asset** \[A]\
   ◈ This asset is shown in the widget title. The selection is optional.
2. Add the desired **alarm asset** \[B]\
   ◈ Alarms from this asset are displayed in the widget.\
   ◈ Multiple assets are possible.
3. Select the **Widget size** \[C]\
   ◈ The following options are available *1 Cell*, *2 Cells* or *Full Width*.
4. Select the **columns of the alarm list to be displayed** \[D]\
   ◈ Activate or deactivate individual columns with a checkmark \[D1].\
   ◈ The display order of the columns can be changed by drag & drop \[D2].
5. Click on \[E] **Save**, to apply the configuration\
   ◈ The widget will now appear in the dashboard with the selected display.


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