5 Installation
C-863.12 Mercury Controller
MS249E
Version: 1.2.1
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5.8
Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs
The digital inputs and outputs on the
I/O
socket of the C-863.12 can be used as follows:
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Outputs: Triggering of external devices; see "Digital Output Signals" (p. 76).
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Inputs: Use in macros (p. 86) and/or as source for the reference and limit switch signals
of the axis (p. 86)
5.8.1
Connecting the Digital Outputs
INFORMATION
Digital output signals are available on pins 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the
I/O
socket.
INFORMATION
If the C-170.PB pushbutton box from PI is connected to the
I/O
socket, it displays via LEDs the
state of the digital output lines.
Tools and accessories
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Suitable cable, e. g. C-170.IO IO cable with open end, available as an optional accessory
(p. 10)
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Device to be triggered having digital input for TTL signals
Connecting a device to be triggered
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Connect an appropriate device to one of pins 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the
I/O
socket of the C-
863.12.
5.8.2
Connecting the Digital Inputs
INFORMATION
Digital input signals can be fed via pins 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the
I/O
socket into the C-863.12.
INFORMATION
The digital inputs (pins 1 to 4) on the
I/O
socket can also be used as analog inputs.
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Digital: TTL
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Analog: 0 to +5 V