The Watch and Dead Man Alarms require personnel to continually press a button on a Timer Reset Panel or Audio-Visual Column within a pre-set amount of time. If the button is not pressed within the time limit, the system transfers an alarm to Cabin Panels installed in other sections of the vessel.

Primary benefits: alarm buttons can be located on the bridge, in engine rooms, or can be built into Audio-Visual Columns. The alarm system is integrated into the main processor unit and provides event logging functions.