Watchdog timer configuration – New Transducers TR-5001 User Manual

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Watchdog Timer Configuration

The function of the watchdog timer is to reset the system automatically

and is defined at I/O port 0843H. To enable the watchdog timer and

allow the system to reset, read I/O port 0443H. To disable the timer, read

I/O port 043H for the system to stop the watchdog function. The timer

has a tolerance of 20% for its intervals.

The following describes how the timer should be programmed.

Enabling Watchdog

MOV DX,

0843H

IN

DX, AX

Disabling Watchdog

MOV DX, 043H

OUT DX, AX

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