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Question: Does the DL05 accept encoder input?
Answer: Yes, the DL05 units with DC inputs will accept encoders. This is explained in chapter 3 of the D0-USER-M. There is also an H0-CTRIO high-speed counter interface module for use in the option slot of the DL05 unit.
FAQ ID: 378
Question: Can the DL05 series support 2 up counters in one of the high speed modes?
Answer: No, only one in mode 10 using the built in HSIO on DC input DL05 units.

However, the addition of an H0-CTRIO can add more up counters.
FAQ ID: 646
Question: Can I drive a stepper motor with a DL05?
Answer: Yes, you can if you are using a DC output version of the DL05. The instructions are explained in the manual.
FAQ ID: 647
Question: Can I configure a DL05 to do high speed counting and generate high speed pulse output?
Answer: You can do High Speed Inputs or High Speed outputs, but not both.
1. Mode 10 allows you to configure one high speed counter, up to 5 KHz.
2. Mode 20 allows you to configure one quadrature counter, which allows counting in clockwise and counter clockwise directions (count up or count down), up to 5 KHz.
3. Mode 30 allows you to do high speed pulse outputs up to 7 KHz. It supports three profiles: trapezoidal, registration and velocity.

Only one of these options for the built in HSIO can be used at a time. More details are in Appendix E of the DL05 User Manual

For applications requiring multiple functions, consider adding an H0-CTRIO2
FAQ ID: 1164