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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 DL06 User Manual for I/O wiring guidelines.
FAQ ID: 1013
Question: What is the I/O addressing of an option card.
Answer: a. First input of an optional input module starts at X100. First output of an optional output module starts at Y100.

b. D0-OPTIONS-M manual page 2-15 covers optional module IO mapping. Chapter 2

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

e. The controller may require a firmware upgrade if it is older than the option module.
FAQ ID: 1016
Question: Outputs are not turning on in an option module. What could cause this?
Answer: The first input of an optional input module starts at X100. First output of an optional output module starts at Y100.

Page 2-15 covers optional module IO mapping. D0-OPTIONS-M

You can also get information under "PLC >> Configure IO" in the programming software. Look in the slot under the Address In and Address Out column for starting address.

Combo modules require more information found in Options manual. D0-OPTIONS-M
FAQ ID: 1172