USB Watchdog Timer Module WDT Module

GRANADA HILLS, Calif. - Sept. 6, 2016 - PRLog -- J-Works is now shipping the WDT210A USB watchdog time modules (WDT). System lockups may occur due to computer hardware devices, application software or system software. To reduce the risk and possible damage a lockup can cause, there are two possible methods (1) redundancy (2) watchdog timer. Neither method offers 100% protection, but both reduce risk or consequences of failure. Redundancy, a duplication of hardware is very expensive. The WDT210A provides a USB based low cost watchdog timer hardware solution. The module, when enabled monitors software reset sent from an application and if not received within a user set time indicates a time out using a 2 Amp relay that can be connected to user devices that respond to fault. On initial setup, users program time values and select from five (5) operating modes. These values can then be stored to on-board flash. Operating modes include how and when the timer is enabled, and how the relay indicates a time-out condition. According to Paul Ryan, Applications Support at J-Works, "The user can quickly communicate with the module from any programming or test language that supports USB communications as shown in provided sample applications."

Single unit price for the Model WDT210A starts at $35.50. Volume discounts are available. Delivery is from stock. Full product specifications are at http://www.j-works.com/wdt210.php

About J-Works,Inc

J-Works, Inc was founded in 1996 developing Industrial Controls Products. In 2002 it introduced its first USB based Industrial control product. Since then it has continued to expand the USB product line supporting innovative solutions for the industrial, test and control marketplaces. All hardware comes with a three-year warranty. "We are a technology company that is very much customer focused, continuing to expand product lines," says Craig Stevens, Marketing Mgr.

J-Works, Inc J-Works full range of products can be found at http://www.j-works.com.

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