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x1 PCI Express WatchDog Timer

x1 PCI Express WatchDog Timer (top view)

x1 PCI Express WatchDog Timer

Overview:

  • x1 PCI Express upstream interface
  • Retained inside a computer without bracket (US Pat. #9,996,475)
  • Easy “Plug & Play” installation, no driver needed
  • Industrial operation temperature range (-40°C to +85°C)
  • Unique 1U PCI Express form factor
  • Dimensions 2.6” x 1.8” (65mm x 30mm)
  • RoHS compliant

WatchDog Timer is the device designed to automatically reboot computer, embedded appliance, or IoT device in case of hovering or system crash. The device is connected to motherboard via an x1 PCI Express interface and connects to system RESET signal for rebooting system.

The duration of the RESET signal and the Timer period are configurable by using software utility under Windows, Linux or MacOS operation systems. Operation temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C.

WatchDog Timer is 2.6” x 1.8” and fit in to 1U servers. It retained inside chasse without bracket by using Amfeltec PCI Express retainer (US Pat. #9,996,475).

Specifications:

  • Unique 1U PCI Express form factor
  • Easy “Plug & Play” installation no driver needed
  • Operation under OS Windows/Linux
  • Connects to motherboard via x1 PCI Express interface
  • WatchDog timer interval setting from 5 ms to 4 minutes
  • Relay hold interval setting from 1 ms to 255 ms
  • Maximum switching voltage: 125 V AC/60V DC ; current: 1A
  • Retained inside a computer without bracket (US Pat. #9,996,475)
  • Industrial operation temperature range from -40°C to +85°C
  • Dimensions 2.6” x 1.8” (65mm x 30mm)
  • RoHS-compliant

Standard Package Includes:

  • x1 PCI Express WatchDog Timer
  • RESET cable
  • Software package for Timer configuration

Reset Cable

Part Number:

  • SKU-091-10      x1 PCI Express WatchDog Timer

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