Monitor PLC health and automate system resets with high reliability logic.

Heartbeat Watchdog Relay

Item number 6HBWDOG1

The 6HBWDOG1 is an industrial heartbeat watchdog relay designed to monitor PLC and controller operations. It detects software freezes or hardware failures by tracking periodic heartbeat signals. Upon signal loss, it triggers a Form C relay output to reset the system or alert operators.


Features and benefits

  • Real time PLC health monitoring

    Tracks periodic heartbeat signals from industrial controllers to verify continuous software operation.

  • Automated system recovery logic

    Triggers a hardware reset or alarm upon signal loss to eliminate manual intervention during freezes.

  • Versatile Form C relay output

    Provides flexible NO/NC contacts to integrate easily with sirens, strobes, or power cycles.

  • Adjustable timeout sensitivity

    Allows users to fine tune the detection window to match the specific cycle times of the controller.

  • Vibration-resistant DIN-rail mount

    Engineered to remain secure in high shock environments typical of heavy machinery panels.

  • Critical fail-safe protection

    Acts as a final line of defense for remote sites where a hung processor could cause costly downtime.

  • Hardened industrial enclosure

    Features a rugged, compact design that withstands the electrical noise of the factory floor.

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Technical services

Technical Services from HMS helps customers with any type of assistance needed in addition to the products bought from HMS. The Technical Services page offers a list of all services we provide.

The services are provided by HMS’ global team of skilled and experienced engineers who work together with you, providing various services.

Typical activities are project planning, setting up evaluation demos, creating and validating product configurations, providing guidance during field trials, and more.

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Contact support

Technical Services from HMS helps customers with any type of assistance needed in addition to the products bought from HMS. The Technical Services page offers a list of all services we provide.

The services are provided by HMS’ global team of skilled and experienced engineers who work together with you, providing various services.

Typical activities are project planning, setting up evaluation demos, creating and validating product configurations, providing guidance during field trials, and more.

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Sustainability

HMS strives to minimize the climate impact in our own operations and in the value chain.

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Production

In modern production facilities, HMS manufactures industrial communication products with extreme quality demands.