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Question: Does AutomationDirect offer a DC-powered version of the DL05?
Answer: Yes, AutomationDirect offers the D0-05DD-D and the D0-05DR-D which are powered using 12 to 24 VDC.
FAQ ID: 7

Question: I will be using a D0-05DD over seas in France, do I need an EMI filter to be compliant?
Answer: Yes, we recommend a Schaffner FN2010 EMI Filter. This information is provided in Section E of the DL-05 User manual.
FAQ ID: 23

Question: Does DL05 have a 24v accessory power supply?
Answer: No, it does not.
FAQ ID: 27

Question: Does DL05 need to be powered up to download a program to it?
Answer: Yes, it does.
FAQ ID: 28

Question: Do any of the DL05s have Triac outputs?
Answer: Yes, the D0-05AA & D0-05DA .
FAQ ID: 314

Question: What are the operating volts of the new DC version DL05?
Answer: 12-24VDC nominal.
FAQ ID: 315

Question: What is the current consumption of the DC type DL05?
Answer: 50 ma @24VDC in "RUN" mode.
FAQ ID: 351

Question: Will the D0-05DR-D operate at 28VDC?
Answer: It is not designed to. Its operating specification is 10.8 to 26.4 VDC. Outside these specs you will be risking damage to the product.
FAQ ID: 377

Question: What is the max. tolerable inrush for relay outs on the DL05 AC units?
Answer: 5A max at 250VAC resistive, 3A max at 250VAC inductive.
FAQ ID: 379

Question: Why will my DL05 not communicate with the use of a Ziplink cable?
Answer: There has been no Ziplink designed to work with the DL05, since it has only a single, removable connector. If you have an application that requires heavier field wires, we suggest you consider using DINnectors.
FAQ ID: 463

Question: Where can I find the wiring diagram and I/O specifications for the D0-05AA model?
Answer: The specifications can be found at this link.
FAQ ID: 518

Question: Can you provide the wiring diagram and I/O specifications for the D0-05AD module?
Answer: The specifications can be found at this link.
FAQ ID: 519

Question: Can you provide the wiring diagram and I/O specifications for the D0-05AR module?
Answer: The specifications can be found at this link.
FAQ ID: 520

Question: Can you provide the wiring diagram and I/O specifications for the D0-05DA module?
Answer: The specifications can be found at this link.
FAQ ID: 521

Question: Can you provide the wiring diagram and I/O specifications for the D0-05DD module?
Answer: The specifications can be found at this link.
FAQ ID: 522

Question: Can you provide the wiring diagram and I/O specifications for the D0-05DD-D module?
Answer: The specifications can be found at this link.
FAQ ID: 523

Question: Can you provide the wiring diagram and I/O specifications for the D0-05DR module?
Answer: The specifications can be found at this link.
FAQ ID: 524

Question: Can you provide the wiring diagram and I/O specifications for the D0-05DR-D module?
Answer: The specifications can be found at this link.
FAQ ID: 525

Question: Will the DL05 measure resistive changes?
Answer: No.
FAQ ID: 548

Question: On the input power side of the unit, what type of fuse do I need for the AC powered DL05?
Answer: We suggest a 1.6a slow blow.
FAQ ID: 550

Question: What is the torque specification for the terminal blocks on the DL05?
Answer: 0.343Nm
FAQ ID: 580

Question: Is it true you need to add some form of protection when using relay outputs to turn on solenoids or motor contactors
Answer: a. Yes, it is true. Devices with coils, inductive loads, driven by a PLC relay output will generate a voltage spike when it is turned off.
b. You should install some form of surge suppression, such as TVS, MOV or Diode, at the coil or as close to the coil of the solenoid (or other device) as possible.
c. This is covered in Chapter 2 starting on page 20 of the DL05 user manual. Click here for Chapter 2.
FAQ ID: 1171