Watchdog Module suits jobs requiring emergency shutdown.
Press Release Summary:
Safety Watchdog Module features 2 dedicated watchdog relays and 6 general purpose relay outputs, all of which are rated for 10 A @ 120 Vac resistive load. Independent watchdog circuits, Watchdog One and Watchdog Two, respectively monitor overall SLC processor health and ladder logic activity. Concerning output configuration options, both watchdog relay outputs can be connected in series and are also available individually.
Original Press Release:
Safety is a Sure Thing with this Watchdog in Control
Safety Watchdog Module
Control Chief's Safety Watchdog Module features two dedicated watchdog relays plus six (6) general purpose relay outputs. All relay outputs are rated for 10A at 120 VAC resistive load.
The primary function of the Safety Watchdog Module is represented by two independent watchdog circuits; Watchdog One (1) monitors overall SLC processor health and Watchdog Two (2) monitors ladder logic activity.
Output Configuration Options:
o Both watchdog relay outputs connected in series
o Watchdog relay outputs available individually
Possible Applications:
o Wireless Emergency Shutdown (requires Communicator® module)
o Any application requiring an Emergency Shutdown function
o Control of safety relays
Control Chief is the only corporation that can tightly integrate RF techniques into a PLC platform with reliability and safety levels appropriate for wireless control of critical operations.
