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Question: Can the DL06 accept 5VDC inputs?
Answer: No. 5 Volt is lower than the DC input ON threshold. However, many TTL logic circuits can drive the inputs if they are wired as open collector (sinking) inputs. See chapter 2 of d0-06USER-M for I/O wiring guidelines.
FAQ ID: 1013

Question: What is the I/O addressing of an option card.
Answer: An input card will have X100 as the first input point and so on.
An output card will have Y100 as the first output and so on.
See more details in the manual D0-OPTIONS-M.
FAQ ID: 1016

Question: Outputs are not turning on in an option module. What could cause this?
Answer: a. First input of an optional input module starts at X100. First output of an optional output module starts at Y100.
b. OPTIONS manual page 2-15 covers optional module IO mapping. Click here for Chapter 2 of Options Manual.
c. You can also get information under PLC/Configure IO. Look in the slot under the Address In and Address Out column for starting address.
d. Combo modules require more information found in Options manual. D0-OPTIONS-M. Click here for Options Manual.
FAQ ID: 1172