Firmware ≤ 11.00 - DMS 8.0 EN - 10/2011 L 471
8400 StateLine C | Reference manual
System bus "CAN on board"
Monitoring
10.10.2 Heartbeat protocol
The heartbeat protocol can be used for node monitoring purposes within a CAN network.
Basic workflow
[10-9] Heartbeat protocol
1. A heartbeat producer cyclically transmits a so-called heartbeat telegram to one or more
consumers.
2. The consumer(s) monitor the heartbeat telegram for arrival on a regular basis.
r: Reserved (always 0)
s: Status of the producer (0: Boot-up, 4: Stopped, 5: Operational, 127: Pre-Operational)