Which risk increases when watchdog timers fail in PLCs controlling automated crane systems?

💡 Explanation

An uncontrolled load swing develops because, without the watchdog timer, the PLC might freeze due to electrical noise. The crane's controlled movements cease, and the unbraked load oscillates violently under gravity's influence; therefore the answer is uncontrolled load swing, rather than safe halting, under faulty conditions.

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