Configuring PXI B Series Controller's Watchdog Timer

The watchdog is an onboard, general-purpose counter/timer. You can it use to monitor running applications and reset the embedded controller or assert a signal should the system lock up. All watchdog timer features are configured via Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX).

1. Launch MAX and expand the "Devices and Interfaces" section.

   
   Figure 1. Watchdog Timer Configuration in Measurement & Automation Explorer

   
   
2. Select the "PXI Controller" configuration entry and double click on the Watchdog Timer option to set the watchdog properties.

   
   Figure 2. Watchdog properties

On a watchdog timeout, the watchdog timer can assert any of the following:

• Reset
• PXI trigger lines 4,5 or 6

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