Parameters   
4.7 Standard functions 
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Figure 4-86  "Watchdog (PLC / PCS Monitoring)" function block  
 
 
 
"Bus monitoring" and "PLC / PCS monitoring" can only be effective if the DP slave 
watchdog function is activated in the DP master system. 
Table 4- 82  Watchdog settings 
PLC / PCS monitoring - Input  Activates the "Watchdog" function block using the monitored signal (any sockets, e.g. the 
communication bus control bits, etc.) 
Bus monitoring 
•  Activated (default): If a bus fault occurs, the "Fault - Bus" fault message is generated 
and must be acknowledged 
•  Deactivated: No fault message; however, the "Status - Bus o.k." information can be 
evaluated at any time. 
PLC / PCS monitoring 
•  Activated (default): If a bus fault occurs, the "Fault - PLC/PCS" fault message is 
generated and must be acknowledged. 
•  Deactivated: No fault message; however, the "Status - SPS/PLS in Run" information 
can be evaluated at any time. 
Bus/PLC fault - reset   You can select whether faults are to be acknowledged automatically or manually. 
Range: Manual / Auto (default: manual).