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watchdog timer
A protective circuit in the Clinac console that is pulsed by the control microprocessor. If a pulse is not received, the watchdog prevents beam-on, stops motion on all motor drive axes, and interrupts the control microprocessor. The watchdog timeout shows.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Medical devices
- Category: Radiology equipment
- Company: Varian
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