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  1. What is the accuracy of the PLC real-time clock?
  2. Does the DL05 support Modbus protocol?
  3. Does the DL05 work with wireless modems?
  4. Can the DL05 communicate with other DirectLogic PLCs?
  5. Does AutomationDirect offer a DC-powered version of the DL05?
  6. Does the DL05 support peer-to-peer communications?
  7. To connect a modem with a DL05, do I need to jump RTS and CTS on the PLC side?
  8. I am trying to use V7633 bit 13 to force the DL05 to power up in run. It doesn't seem to work. What gives?
  9. Does the DL05 support DNP 3.0 protocol?
  10. How would we check this PLC to make sure that it is calibrated?
  11. What is the smallest PLC unit that can handle Modbus RTU?
  12. Will the DL05 do full or half duplex?
  13. Can you print from a DL05?
  14. Can the DL05 do ASCII out?
  15. Can the DL05 have the clock module and the analog module installed at the same time?
  16. Can the EBC communicate to the DL05 through a serial port?
  17. I will be using a D0-05DD over seas in France, do I need an EMI filter to be compliant?
  18. Will my D2-HPP work with the DL05 PLC?
  19. Do you offer precision resistors?
  20. Can the DL05 do printing and communication on same port at same time?
  21. Does DL05 have a 24v accessory power supply?
  22. Does DL05 need to be powered up to download a program to it?
  23. How often should I change the backup battery?
  24. Do any of the DL05s have Triac outputs?
  25. What are the operating volts of the DC version DL05?
  26. Can the DL05 handle larger preset values than 9999 for counts?
  27. Can I make 2 D0-05 slaves on a multidrop communicate to each other?
  28. What is the current consumption of the DC type DL05?
  29. Does the PID feature in the DL05 support time-proportioning control when using discrete outputs?
  30. Will the D0-05DR-D operate at 28VDC?
  31. Does the DL05 accept encoder input?
  32. What is the max. tolerable inrush for relay outs on the DL05 AC units?
  33. I forgot my password, what are my options?
  34. Where can I obtain the most current firmware for my CPU?
  35. Why will my DL05 not communicate with the use of a Ziplink cable?
  36. Where can I find the wiring diagram and I/O specifications for the D0-05AA model?
  37. Can you provide the wiring diagram and I/O specifications for the D0-05AD module?
  38. Can you provide the wiring diagram and I/O specifications for the D0-05AR module?
  39. Can you provide the wiring diagram and I/O specifications for the D0-05DA module?
  40. Can you provide the wiring diagram and I/O specifications for the D0-05DD module?
  41. Can you provide the wiring diagram and I/O specifications for the D0-05DD-D module?
  42. Can you provide the wiring diagram and I/O specifications for the D0-05DR module?
  43. Can you provide the wiring diagram and I/O specifications for the D0-05DR-D module?
  44. Do you offer a memory cartridge for the DL05 family?
  45. Will the DL05 measure resistive changes?
  46. Can port 1 on the DL05 be a master?
  47. On the input power side of the unit, what type of fuse do I need for the AC powered DL05?
  48. Is there a calendar in the DL05?
  49. What is the torque specification for the terminal blocks on the DL05?
  50. Does the DL05 have floating point math capabilities?
  51. Is the Directnet protocol the same between the DL05 and the DL205?
  52. Where are the Hours, Minutes & Seconds stored at using a DL05?
  53. I only need 5 outputs and a timer, Do you have something to offer as simple as this?
  54. Does the DL05 have Ethernet capabilities?
  55. Can the DL05 series support 2 up counters in one of the high speed modes?
  56. Can I drive a stepper motor with a DL05?
  57. Is there an RTD or thermocouple module for the DL05?
  58. The RUN LED is flashing. What does this mean?
  59. How do I make a 24 hr timer with a DL05?
  60. What is the current rating for the 5 volts of the communication port on the DL05 PLC?
  61. Can you give me an estimate of power consumption in Amp-hours of a D05 CPU using a 12 V supply?
  62. What is the maximum altitude that the DL-05 can operate?
  63. What is the I/O addressing of an option card?
  64. Outputs are not turning on in an option module. What could cause this?
  65. Output LED comes on but nothing happens in the field, what could be the problem?
  66. I added analog IO pointer method during online edits. I then wrote to changes to PLC. But my analog IO still does not work, where do I start checking?
  67. Can I configure a DL05 to do high speed counting and generate high speed pulse output?
  68. Does the DL05 have a real time clock?
  69. I need to add more IO to my DL05 and I have already used the expansion slot with an H0-ECOM module (or any available option module). What can I do?
  70. Can I read and write data from a second DL05?
  71. I am not able to force IO bits online. What am I doing wrong?
  72. I just installed a new module in one of the expansion slots but I cannot see it in Configure I/O, what could cause this?
  73. Is it true you need to add some form of protection when using relay outputs to turn on solenoids or motor contactors
  74. What is the SCCR rating for the DL05 PLCs?
  75. Do you have wiring diagram for use with the SureStep Drives
  76. What are the color codes for American/Canadian thermocouples?
  77. How do I use a variable as a timer preset?
  78. "CTRIO Workbench says my H0-CTRIO2 needs a firmware update" or "I updated the firwmare in my H0-CTRIO2, and now it's stuck in booter mode".
  79. The D0-DCM module TX1 and TX2 LEDs are flashing simultaneously. What does that mean?
  80. Can I use reed switches with AC inputs?
  81. "I can't see my ECOM/ECOM100 with NetEdit. What do i do?"
  82. How can I make the CTRIO2 output wave form more stable?


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