DL06 Micro PLC User Manual, 3rd Edition, Rev. E
Chapter 1: Getting Started
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Questions and Answers about DL06 Micro PLCs
Q. What is the instruction set like?
A
. The instruction set is very close to that of our DL260 CPU. The DL06 instructions
include the drum sequencing instruction, networking, ASCII, MODBUS, LCD,
intelligent boxes and High-Speed I/O capabilities. High-Speed inputs are available on
units with DC inputs only; high-speed outputs are available on units with DC outputs
only.
Q. Do I have to buy the full DirectSOFT programming package to program
the DL06?
A
. Yes. The part number for
Direct
SOFT (PC-DSOFT6) is now used for all PLCs in the
Direct
LOGIC family, and the price is very affordable.
Q. Is the DL06 expandable?
A.
Yes, the DL06 series function as stand-alone PLCs. However, option card slots allow you
to expand the system without changing the footprint.
Q. Does the DL06 have motion control capability?
A.
Yes, the DL06 has limited motion control capabilities. The High-Speed I/O features offer
either encoder inputs with high-speed counting and presets with interrupt, or a pulse/
direction output for stepper control. Three types of motion profiles are available, which
are explained in Appendix E. The H0-CTRIO(2) option module can also be used to
provide more motion functionality.
Q. Are the ladder programs stored in a removable EEPROM?
A.
No. The DL06 contains a non-removable FLASH memory for program storage, which
may be written and erased thousands of times. You may transfer programs to/from
Direct
SOFT on a PC.
Q. Does the DL06 contain fuses for its outputs?
A.
There are no output circuit fuses. Therefore, we recommend fusing each channel, or
fusing each common. See Chapter 2 for I/O wiring guidelines.
Q. Is the DL06 Micro PLC U.L. approved?
A.
The Micro PLC has met the requirements of UL (Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.),
and CUL (Canadian Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.). See our website,
www.
Automationdirect.com
, for complete details.
Q. Does the DL06 Micro PLC comply with European Union (EU) Directives?
A.
The Micro PLC has met the requirements of the European Union Directives (CE). See
our website,
www.Automationdirect.com
, for complete details.
