Setting External Alarm Inputs Chapter 8WinLink™ 1000 User Manual Release 1.9 8-18Figure 8-16: TDM MHS statusSetting External Alarm InputsThe IDU-C has four external alarm inputs and four external alarm outputs inthe form of dry-contact relays. The Alarm interface is located on the frontpanel of the IDU-C and is a 25-pin D-type female connector. See AppendixK, for wiring specifications and pinout. You may enable or disable each ofthe alarms and configure the alarm description text appearing in the alarmtrap message. The ODU sends the alarm within less than a second fromactual alarm trigger.¾To set the external alarm inputs:1. Choose External Alarms from the Site Configuration window.Figure 8-17: External Alarms Configuration