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InitWDT(ByVal second as Long) As Boolean
Parameter
second
Specifies the timeout value of the watchdog timer.
Value Description
Value
Description
0 to 255
If the value of the second parameter is between 0 and 255, the
resolution of the watchdog timer is 1 second
Over 255
If the value of the second parameter exceeds 255, the resolution
of the watchdog timer is 1 minute, that is, if a value of 400 is given,
the actual timeout value is 400/60 + 1 = 7 minutes
Return Code
True
If timeout value of watchdog timer is successfully set
False
If timeout value of watchdog timer fails to be set
B�1�3 StartWDT
Description
Starts watchdog timer function. Once invoked, the watchdog timer countdown starts, and
ResetWDT or StopWDT should be called before the expiration of the watchdog timer, or the
system will be reset.
Supported Controllers
PXIe-63975, PXI-63930, PXI-63980
Syntax
C/C++
BOOL StartWDT()
Visual Basic
StartWDT() As Boolean
Parameter
None
Return Code
True
If watchdog timer starts successfully
False
If watchdog timer fails to start
B�1�4 ResetWDT
Description
Resets the watchdog timer to the initial timeout value specified in SetWDT function, and
