1.8.3 Watchdog timer output (JWDT1)

The PCE-5120 contains a watchdog timer that will reset the CPU in the event the CPU stops processing. This feature means the PCE-5120 will recover from a software failure or an EMI problem. The JWDT1 jumper settings control the outcome of what the computer will do in the event the watchdog timer is tripped.

Table 1.4: Watchdog timer output (JWDT1)

Function

Jumper Setting

 

 

Reserved

1

1-2 closed

* Reset

1

 

2-3 closed

*default setting

1.8.4COM2 RS 232/422/485 mode selector (JSETCOM2)

Users can use JSETCOM2 to select among RS 232/422/485 modes for COM2. The default setting is RS 232.

Table 1.5: COM2 RS 232/422/485 mode selector (JSETCOM2)

COM 2 Port Function

Jumper Configuration

RS-232 *

17

15

13

11

9

7

5

3

1

18

16

14

12

10

8

6

4

2

RS-422

17

15

13

11

9

7

5

3

1

18

16

14

12

10

8

6

4

2

RS-485

17

15

13

11

9

7

5

3

1

 

 

18

16

14

12

10

8

6

4

2

*default setting

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Advantech PCE-5120 user manual Watchdog timer output JWDT1, 4 COM2 RS 232/422/485 mode selector JSETCOM2

PCE-5120 specifications

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