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  1. Can the DL05 be used with the OP-1500 panel?
  2. Can you put an OP-1500 on each port of a D2-250?
  3. I've loaded a new configuration into my OP-620/1500/1510 and still get some of the old messages. How do I get rid of the old messages?
  4. What do the lights on the top and bottom of the OP-9001 mean?
  5. What do the lights on the back of the housing on my Optimate panels indicate?
  6. Can I configure the Optimate panels through the 9001?
  7. Why does my module work in a stand-alone situation, but not when connected to my 9001?
  8. In a multi-panel system, how should I wire the panels if more than one power supply is being used?
  9. Why is it necessary to cycle power before/after downloading?
  10. What address should I set my module to when connected directly to my PLC?
  11. When should I switch my termination switch to the 'on' position?
  12. Why does my panel lose communication after being in service for a length of time?
  13. When I have my Optimate module connected to a DL205, my LCD and/or light bars work, but my pushbuttons don't...why?
  14. My module will occasionally fail when I power up my system. Why does this happen?
  15. My Optimate panel lights flash when connected to the bottom port of a D2-240. What's wrong?
  16. I upgraded my OP-WINEDIT software and now when I open my projects, the project is set up for a different type of panel. What happened?
  17. Can I use the OP-640 with an A-B Micrologix 1500?
  18. Can I use Omron PLCs with your OptiMate series of panels?
  19. What version of OP-Winedit software do I need in order for my OptiMate panel to communicate with Think & Do?
  20. Can the OP-9001 be used with an EBC?
  21. What cable connects the OP-640 to an A-B SLC 5/03 PLC?
  22. Can the OP-1500 change the operating mode of an A-B Micrologix 1500?
  23. Can each button be alternate momentary selected on the OP-1212?
  24. How do I connect a small OP panel to the WinPLC?
  25. Is OP-420 UL approved?
  26. Will the new D0-05DR-D also supply the 5 volts to OP400 series panels
  27. Can both ports on a D2-240 be used to talk to OP panels?
  28. Does the OP-1000 series of OP panels support Double Word BCD?
  29. Can I write ASCII to an OP panel?
  30. Do the 400 and 600 series of OP panels support Double Word BCD?
  31. Is a 5 VDC power supply needed when connecting an OP-420 to D0-05 PLC?
  32. Will the OP-CCBL program all of the OP Panels?
  33. Do I need the OP-PS400 using a OP- 400 with an AB SLC 5/03?
  34. Can I use an OP-Panel on a remote slave module?
  35. Do the OP series panels have drivers to interface with the TI505?
  36. What cable do I use to connect OP-420 to a DL05?
  37. Does the OP-420 work with the MicroLogix 1200?
  38. Is the OP-420 keypad replaceable?
  39. Can I use a USB adapter with Optimate Softare to program my panels?
  40. I installed version 4.00 of the OP-WINEDIT and I am having trouble with the com ports and other unusual problems.


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