The Object Dictionary
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Object 100DH: Life Time Factor
Description This object contains the "Life-Time-Factor" parameter. It is used to calculate the
"Life-Time".
Object
Characteristics
The characteristics of this object are outlined in the table below: "Node-Guarding"
and "Life-Guarding" Monitoring Protocols, p. 62
Reliable
Operation
To enable reliable and secure operation, the user must enter a "Life-Time-Factor"
with a minimum value of 2.
When the value 1 is used, should a delay occur due to the processing of high priority
messages or internal processing on the "Node-Guarding" master, the splitter
switches back to the "Pre-Operational" default state without generating any errors.
Sub-index Description Data type Default
value
Access PDO
Mapping
Backed up
0 - UNSIGNED8 0 rw no yes
RISK OF UNINTENDED DEVICE OPERATION
Set the "Life-Time-Factor" to a minimum value of 2 to prevent any inadvertent
change of state to "Pre-Operational" state. Depending on the I/O configuration, an
inadvertent change of state may result in unintended device operation.
Failure to follow this instruction can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.
WARNING