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Broken communication line detection – B&B Electronics I-7060 - Quick Start Guide User Manual

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Getting Started

for I-7000 Series Modules

Date: Jan-08, 2002 Version 1.02 page: 50

Figure 5-5-8. Type

0

in the Host-Watchdog’s time interval edit box. Click the

“Setup Host Watchdog”

button to disable it.

5.5.1.2 Broken communication line detection

Figure 5-5-9. Normally, the Module Reset Status is 0.

Now, please disconnect the RS-232 cable from the I-7520 module. This

is used to simulate a broken communication line. After x seconds (determined
by the sample program), a message box pops up to tell the user that the
communication line is broken between the computer and the module (refer to
Figure 5-5-10).