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watchdog timerA clock circuit that keeps counting from a set number down to zero. If the event it is monitoring occurs before it reaches zero, it resets to the starting number and starts counting down again. If the timer reaches zero, it performs some action; for example, a diagnostic operation such as rebooting the computer or sending an error message. See watchdog packet. watchdog timer [′wäch‚dȯg ‚tīm·ər] (control systems) In a flexible manufacturing system, a safety device in the form of a control interface on an automated guided vehicle that shuts down part or all of the system under certain conditions. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A partial list of past and current clients includes Aerosvit Ukrainian Airlines, Aeroflot, DirecTV, FirstUnion Securities, Heineken, Lufthansa, MoneyGram, Primus Telecommunications, SAP and WDT. A partial list of past and current clients includes Aerosvit Ukrainian Airlines, Aeroflot, Lufthansa, SAP, WDT, Primus Telecommunications, FirstUnion Securities, Heineken and MoneyGram. A partial list of past and current clients includes Aerosvit Ukrainian Airlines, Aeroflot, Lufthansa, SAP, WDT, Primus Telecommunications, FirstUnion Securities, Heineken and MoneyGram. |
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