Watchdog WD, Fan monitoring, Function | Siemens PCIL43 instruction

Functions

9.3 Watchdog (WD)

9.3Watchdog (WD)

function

The watchdog monitors the program execution and reports a program crash to the user by means of various reactions.

You can find additional information on the supplied "Documentation and Drivers" CD in the utilities\sysguard directory.

9.4Fan monitoring

The operation of the front fan, processor fan and power unit are monitored. If a fan fails, the status LED on the front panel is activated.

You can find additional information on the supplied "Documentation and Drivers" CD in the utilities\sysguard directory.

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Simatic Operating Instructions Edition 09/2005Page Industrial PC Rack PC IL Operating Instructions Edition 09/2005 Safety Guidelines Table of contents 10-1 Glossary Glossary-1 Table of contents Introduction Preface Contents format Table of Contents Guide for the operating instructions Repairs Safety informationGeneral safety instructions System expansions Battery ESD guidelines Description Overview Highlights Areas of applicationHighlights General features FeaturesFunction Monitoring functions Optional accessoriesInterfaces Standard versions DVD ROM Optional accessories Disk drivesOptional expansions Front view of the device Pos Description DesignExternal structure Rear view of the device Pos Description Operator controls Operator control on/off button Pos Description Layout of the interfaces on the rear of the device Connecting elementsInterfaces Pos Name Description Status displays Power supplyPosition of the IEC power plug Description Status displays Display Meaning Description 3.6 Design Unpacking and checking the delivery unit Deployment planningTransport Unpacking the device Noting the device identification data Device equipment Ambient and environmental conditions Deployment planning Ambient and environmental conditions Possible areas of installation InstallationInstalling the device Possible mounting methods Installation Installing the device Connecting Connecting peripherals Connecting the device to power To be noted before you connect the device Steps for connecting the device to mains ConnectingLocalized information Secure the power plug Steps in securing the power plug Commissioning Basic commissioning initial power-upPrerequisites for commissioning Switch off the device Burner/DVD player software DVD burner Burner software Replacing a hard disk RAID Software Sata interface Installation locationRemovable hard disks SATA1 RAID system 4MS08NVV Functions for RAID system management Comments about faults Replace faulty drive in RAID system Side panel Associate new hard drive Commissioning Ethernet IntegrationFurther information Integration Functions Temperature monitoring/displayTemperature monitoring Overview of the following monitoring functions Fan monitoring Watchdog WDFunction Tools Expansions and configurationOpen the device Preparation Open the device Steps for opening the enclosure cover Steps for opening the device front Memory expansion Installing expansion cardsMemory expansion options Installing expansion modules Installing an expansion moduleSteps for installing an expansion module Installing and removing a disk drive or removable rack Installing disk drivesOptions of installing disk drives Pos Description Removing the drive carrier module Steps for removing the drive carrier module Installing a disk drive Installing and removing a hard diskDisk drive or removable disk rack installation Steps for installing a disk drive Repairs Maintenance and serviceRemoving and installing hardware components Carrying out repairs Replacing the battery Reconfiguring the Bios Setup Replacing the backup batteryTo be noted before you replace the battery Disposal Removing the power supply module Removing the power supply moduleHow to remove the power supply module Removing the motherboard How to remove the motherboardRemoving the motherboard Remove filter and fan Remove filter and device fanPreparing for equipment fan exchange Steps How to remove the processor Processor replacementInstalling the fan Removing the processor 11-7 Recovery CD Reinstalling the softwareGeneral installation procedure Restore DVD Booting with the CD Recovery Installing WindowsRestoring the factory state Setting up the partitions for Windows operating systems Setting up partitions Installing Microsoft Windows operating systems Format primary partition Setting up the language selection for Windows 2000 MUI Setting up the language selection for Windows 2000 MUI Installing drivers and software Maintenance and service Reinstalling the software General problems TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause To correct or avoid error Problems when using modules of third-party manufacturers General technical data Technical data13.1 General specifications Safety Mech. Ambient conditions Special FeaturesClimatic Conditions Motherboard Graphics COM1 Certifications Status displays LEDs Standard system Power requirements of components maximum valuesAC voltage supply Output voltage Technical data of the telescopic rails Dimensional drawings Dimensional drawing of the device Dimensional drawing for the use of telescopic rails Dimensional drawing for the use of telescopic rails Motherboard Detailed descriptionsSystem resources Bios Setup Tab Option Setting Guidelines and declarations Software License Agreement Certificates and approvalsDIN ISO 9001 certificate Certification for the USA, Canada and Australia EMC Training center Service and supportFurther support Technical Support Service & Support on the Internet Figure A-1 For the temperature range 5 to 35 C Retrofitting instructions ESD Guidelines What does ESD mean? Electrical charge Figure B-1 Electrostatic voltages on an operator Abbreviations Abbreviation Term Definition Cmos CGACLK COA Eisa FAQEide EMM Igbt IDEIEC Irda Pcmcia PataPCI PIC Sdram SataScsi Selv Wlan VRMWAV WWW Abbreviations Glossary Configuration files Boot disketteBooting Configuration software Disc-at-once Device configurationController Drivers Hard disks FormattingGender changer Hub License key IT networksLegacy USB support License key diskette Operating system PasswordMotherboard Packet writing Pixel ResetRestore CD Remove module bracket Serial interface Setup Bios SetupTroubleshooting Session at once Windows Wlan Glossary-10 Index CD-R / CD-RW Index Index VGA Page Siemens AG