Activities Manual for Programmable Logic Controllers
Activities Manual for Programmable Logic Controllers
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ISBN: 9781259679568
Author: Petruzella, Frank
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 13, Problem 22RQ
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Watchdog timer circuit:

  • Watchdog timer circuit refers to a separate timing circuit.
  • The processor must set as well as reset the watchdog timer within a predetermined period.
  • It is used by the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC’s) to monitor the scanning process of the system.

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