Summary of Contents for BERKSHIRE PRODUCTS PC Watchdog
- Page 1 PC Watchdog™ Hardware Manual ERKSHIRE RODUCTS Phone: 770-271-0088 http://www.berkprod.com/ Rev: 2.30 © Copyright 2001 - 2011 ®PC Watchdog is a registered trademark of Berkshire Products...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ............................. 1 2. OPERATION ............................3 3. DIP SWITCH SETTINGS ........................5 3.1 M - SW1 & SW2 ........................5 WITCHES 3.2 S #1 - P ........................... 5 WITCH ASSIVE 3.3 S #2 - A .......................... - Page 3 11.2 CE ................................16...
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Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction The USB PC Watchdog is an internal device that is used to monitor a PC in order to ensure maximum system availability. It has the following features: • Connects to USB port on a PC running Win98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Win7 including 64-Bit versions. - Page 5 The latest versions of all manuals and sample code can be found on our site at: http://www.berkprod.com/ If you have any questions, corrections, or feedback about this manual please contact us at: http://www.berkprod.com/Other_Pages/Contact_Us.aspx...
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Page 6: Operation
When the PC is powered up, or after a reset of the PC, the PC Watchdog will wait a preset amount of time (2.5 minutes standard) to allow the PC to complete its reset and initialization sequence. This time will be referred to as Power-On-Delay (POD). - Page 7 There are two low temperature trip points available between 30°C (86°F) and -40°C (-40°F). At the first trip point the PC Watchdog board will activate the Aux relay if the option is selected. It can also activate the buzzer. At the second low temperature trip point the PC Watchdog can optionally activate the reset relay to stop the PC from further processing.
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Page 8: Dip Switch Settings
3. Dip Switch Settings All the switches are read at power up and after each time that the Watchdog resets the PC. A switch that is DOWN is OFF and a switch that is UP is ON. The following sections cover the switch options. Switch Description Enable Passive Mode... -
Page 9: Switch #4 - Over- Temp Reset
3.5 Switch #4 - Over- temp Reset If this switch is on then the Watchdog will reset and hold the reset on a PC during an over-temp condition. The first trip point is 46°C (115°F) at which point the buzzer will start to sound. The second trip point where the Watchdog can reset the PC is 56°C (133°F). -
Page 10: Supplied Components
Supplied Components The standard Watchdog package contains the following items: • The USB PC Watchdog timer on a standard PC I/O bracket. • A USB interface cable (Internal or External type) • A CD-ROM. • A reset cable 4.1 Installation of Supplied Components Perform these steps to install the Watchdog: •... -
Page 11: Internal Mounting
4.2 USB Internal Connection Header The USB also has a four (4) pin 0.100” single row header for internal USB connection to a USB header on a PC motherboard. This header is located directly behind the standard USB connector on the board. The pin out of the header is: The enclosed cable with the four pin single row receptacle at each end is used to connect to the •... -
Page 12: Auxiliary Relay
4.4 Auxiliary Relay There is a second set of relay contacts that are on the 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo jack on the bracket above the LEDs. The two relay contacts are on the inner two contacts of the jack (Tip & Ring). The sleeve of the jack is grounded through its connection to the bracket. -
Page 13: Leds And Buzzer
5.1 Dual LEDs There are two LEDs on the back of the board. After the PC powers up the PC Watchdog will wait a programmed amount of time (set by the switch option) before it enters its watchdog mode. During this time the top LED will pulse at a 1 second rate (1 second on, 1 second off). -
Page 14: Watchdog Programs, Drivers And Api
6. Watchdog Programs, Drivers and API In April of 2010 all the software for the PC Watchdogs is now common. That means the programs and DLL will work with all versions of PC Watchdogs. 6.1 BPI_WDog_Config Program This program is in the BPI_WDog_Config directory of the CD along with its manual. It is in a .msi file that will install it automatically. -
Page 15: Original Distribution Files
7. Original Distribution Files The original files that were shipped with this PC Watchdog are still on the CD under the main directory: x_OriginalArchive_WDog_Files. These are provided for continuing support for prior users. New users should not use these since they are no longer supported and will not be updated. -
Page 16: Appendix A - Specifications
8. Appendix A - Specifications Power Requirements: +5 VDC - 75mA Max. Environmental: -20 - 65°C Operating -20 - 70°C Storage 5-95% Relative Humidity - Non Condensing MTBF: 500,000 Hours ± 2.5°C TEMP: Note: You may find that the board will continue to work just fine beyond the specified temperature limits, especially at lower temperatures. -
Page 17: Appendix B - Warranty
9. Appendix B - Warranty Berkshire Products, Inc. warrants to the original consumer or other end user purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. -
Page 18: Appendix C - Service And Tech Support
10. Appendix C - Service and Tech Support We are available to help you with your questions and problems that you may have with our product. Our technical support is available: Monday through Friday (except holidays) 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) 770-271-0088 Email: support@berkprod.com 10.1 Calling Tech Support... -
Page 19: Appendix D - Agency Approvals
• Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and receiver are on different branch circuits. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 11.2 CE The Internal Serial PC Watchdog has successfully passed all appropriate tests that are necessary for its certification under EMC directive 89/336/EEC.
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