POC-WatchdogDC-C Automatic recovery watchdog for DC devices compact USB module product photo
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Auto-recovery watchdog for DC devices compact USB module

POC-WatchdogDC-C PW-YOC-052 WDGDC01C
DC equipment auto-recovery watchdog. Controls contacts, I/O, notifications, servos, and LEDs via USB/API from a PC or embedded Linux.
POC model
POC-WatchdogDC-C
Product ID
WDGDC01C
Classification
Compact USB modules / hubs and expansion
Connection
USB / driverless

Product description

POC-WatchdogDC-C: Monitors DC-powered devices and power-cycles them on failure. For recovering unattended equipment. Usable as a driverless USB device from a PC, embedded Linux such as Raspberry Pi, or a network configuration via POC-Hub. Easy to integrate into prototype evaluation, inspection jigs, equipment monitoring, and data acquisition systems.

Specifications / software

Specifications
DC power monitoring and power cycling. Automatic recovery of unmanned equipment and network devices.
Software specifications
Control output state, I/O direction, pulses, notifications, servo position, LED patterns, and more from the dedicated API. Supports remote control via VirtualHub/POC-Hub.
Options
Options: case, terminal block, USB cable, POC-Hub, external power / load protection parts, and fuse / safety design.
Comparison with similar products
Maintenance: DC power cycling. For simple load control, use the PowerRelay series.
Applications and selection points
Monitors DC-powered equipment and power-cycles it on failure. Recovery of unmanned equipment.

Network collection via the dedicated API / virtual hub / POC-Hub is also supported. For setup steps and how to choose a connection mode, see the Development guide.

Distribution

This product is a driverless USB measurement module distributed by Positive ONE. We provide supply, technical support, and contract development in Japan. It runs on Windows / Linux (Intel, ARM) / macOS / Android, and can also be used with embedded Linux such as Raspberry Pi or in network configurations via POC-Hub.