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The configured Fail Wait time for the system must be based on the maximum expected or allowable difference in the two CPUs reaching a synchronization point. For example, if one CPU might spend 20ms in the communications phase of the sweep and the other unit might spend 95ms in communications in the same sweep, the Fail Wait time must be set to at least 80ms (80 > 95 -20) to prevent accidental loss of synchronization. Differences in the logic execution window or other phases must also be considered when selecting a Fail Wait time. Some applications limit the possible difference during the communications window by using Constant Sweep mode or Constant Window mode, or by setting the system communications window to LIMITED and selecting a small window time.

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