FAQ |
Example setup to show how to use Tag Watchdog to turn a relay on and off on a regular basis |
In this example, a tag is used to toggle relay 1 on a 2100-A16 on a regular basis
Step 1:
Create a tag set to the required output location
Set the Scan mode to Output Only.
Click Retransmission category
Click Enable On, and Watchdog Toggle ON.
The rate refers to the Tag Scan rate set in Setup Tools, Mimic Details or Tag
Details, and defaults to Fast 1 Sec, Medium 10 Sec, Slow 30 Sec.
The relay will toggle at approximately these rates +/- 1 sec. Any number of tags
can be set to toggle. A watchdog tag output should not be shared with any other
function such as tag or recorder alarms, or station controllers in an A16.
Note:
When using tag watchdog retransmission at least one tag in the tag data base
should be set to read in a value.