In many cases, the alarm levels for the trends in a vibration route are not adjusted past some standard default values. This testimonial shows one method to get this done and the benefits of having site-specific alarms. The method shows how to group similar machines and measurement points, examine the historical data and make a stab at good alarm levels while keeping the process efficient and not too time-consuming. Finally, the alarms need to be maintained, refined and kept up-to-date