Data processing system equipment malfunction detecting method, involves defining signal delays tolerable depending on individual requirements, and assuming malfunction to occur in response to delayed reception concerning delays

摘要

The method involves repeatedly sending signals by a component (2), where the signals are received by another component (3), and determining a status of an arrangement of the communicating components. Individual requirements (5a-5c) influencing the arrangement status are determined, and signal delays toleratable depending on the requirements are defined. A malfunction is assumed to occur in response to an excessively delayed reception concerning the signal delays.