Proface APL3000B - Node Box PC - Manual (Page 63)

PL3000 Series Reference Manual
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3.1 RAS Features
3.1.1 RAS Features
„ Errors/Alerts which can be Detected by RAS Features
RAS, which stands for Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability, is a device-level monitoring function that
provides a variety of features to improve the reliability of your PL system.
Though the standard set of RAS features used will vary depending on the devices used, the following features
are used to provide Error/Alert Monitoring and External Input Signal support.
• For the setting procedures for Error/Alert Monitoring of RAS features, refer to the
following.
Error/Alert Monitoring
• Power Voltage Alarm
Monitors the status of the PL unit’s built-in power supply and internal CPU
power supply.
• Cooling Fan RPM Alarm
Monitors the CPU cooling fan RPM speeds.
• Internal Temperature Alarm
Monitors the internal temperature of the PL unit and the ambient
temperature of the CPU.
• Watchdog Timer Timeup
• Soft Mirror
This monitoring is available when the optional Software Mirroring Utility is
used. For details, refer to the manual of the Software Mirroring Utility.
• The Software Mirroring Utility cannot be used with pre-installed OS type PL
units that have SSD (solid-state drive) units.
• Backlight Alarm
Monitors whether the backlight goes it. If the backlight goes out, the LED
will flash in red/orange.
• SMART Alert
Predicts the malfunction and life expectancy of the hard disk/SSD/CF.
Recommends that the disk be exchanged before experiencing malfunction
or reaching the end of its life.
• Battery
Monitors the operational status of the battery.
• This feature is available on the PL-3000 series main unit with built-in
battery.
• Battery units cannot be used with pre-installed OS type PL units that have
SSD (solid-state drive) units.
External Input Signal
General-Purpose Input
*1
(DIN 2-bit)
Remote Reset Input
*2
(1 lamp)
*1: General Purpose Signal Input will maintain Input Information.
*2: The remote reset feature’s input can be either enabled or disabled, however, the setting of DOUT output
state cannot be set to trigger a forced system reset.
SEE 3.8 Setup Guide for the system monitor property (page3-29)
SEE ‹
External Input Signals (page3-6)