PCI PC Watchdog Timer Description
This board installs in a standard PCI (5V, 3.3V and PCI-X) slot and
monitors a PC for hardware/software lock-ups or computer malfunctions.
It provides a solution to reboot
PC file servers, telecom, security, kiosk, video surveillance, digital signage and industrial
systems that occasionally lock up but must be available on a continuous basis.
Increase your system availabilty and protect against unexpected downtime or blue screens (BSOD).
The PCI PC Watchdog timer ships with utility programs for control & "tickling" of the board.
Sample source code and libraries are also provided in Visual "C" and Visual Basic
to allow users to write their own applications to configure or "tickle" the board.
Use the CD image download below to see the samples provided along with all the programmer's
documentation.
The PCI PC Watchdog works with Win 98/ME/NT/2K/XP (32-bit versions only).
It also has LINUX support.
As well as functioning as a watchdog timer, the PCI PC Watchdog board also provides additional user
I/O on the DB-25 connector on the rear of the board. The I/O is configured by DIP switch options
as well as user provided software.
The board meets the dimensions for the PCI MD1 (low-profile) specification for use with small PC cases.
The board can be ordered with a low-profile bracket for use in a low-profile case or it can be ordered
with a standard size bracket for regular PC cases. It also has a universal PCI interface that works
with +5.0V and +3.3V PCI slots. It also works with PCI-X (not PCI Express) slots.
Features
- Watchdog timer can be set for 5 seconds to 1 hour by DIP switch or 1 second to 18 hours via software control.
- Can be used right from the box with supplied programs.
- Has an on-board temperature sensor to detect fan failures or other over-temp conditions.
- Has two temperature trip points for alerting.
- Programmable option to allow the PC Watchdog to hold the PC in reset after the upper trip occurs.
- Audible alarm for the temperature trip points.
- The temperature trip points can be modified by user software.
- Two externally visible LEDs show status of PC Watchdog.
- Programmable power-on delay to allow the PC to complete its initialization sequence.
- Non-Volatile memory to store operating parameters.
- Eight bytes of non-volatile memory reserved for user data to implement simple software protection.
- Two relays (DPDT - 2 form C) with contacts available on the DB-25 connector.
- Relays can be set for 3-4 second pulse or continous latch on after a PC reset.
- One relay can set for 3-4 second pulse or continous latch on after an overtemp.
- Four (4) general-purpose digital inputs (TTL Level) on DB-25 connector.
- Four (4) general-purpose digital outputs (TTL-OC Level) on DB-25 connector.
- External digital input (TTL Level) to "tickle" the watchdog on DB-25 connector.
- Single channel 8-Bit Analog input on DB-25 connector.
- Support for PCs without a motherboard reset header available with:
ATX-Reset-Adapter
Pricing
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1130
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PCI PC Watchdog - with Standard PC Bracket
(same as PN:1134-STD)
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$149.95
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1134-LPF
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PCI PC Watchdog - with Low-Profile PC Bracket
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$149.95
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1134-STD
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PCI PC Watchdog - with Standard PC Bracket
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$149.95
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Downloads
PCI PC Watchdog PDF Manual
- This link is for the latest version of the PCI Hardware Manual.
Universal DLL PDF
Programmer's Manual
- This link is for the latest version of the Universal DLL Programmer's Manual which describes all the functions
provided in the DLL for users who write their own application programs.
Distribution CD Image File (ZIP File)
- This link is for the current version of the distribution CD that contains all the manuals, programs, drivers,
and the sample software. This includes the sample "C" and VB.net code for those users who
wish to write their own aps or want to incorporate watchdog support into their
exisiting software.
Larger Images
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PN: 1134-LPF
PCI board with low-profile bracket for use in PC cases that
meet the PCI MD1 or MD2 spec.
PN: 1130
PN: 1134-STD
PCI board with standard bracket for use in most PC cases.
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