Chapter 1: Getting Started; Introduction; The Purpose Of This Manual; Where To Begin - Automationdirect.com DirectLOGIC DL205 Series User Manual

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Introduction

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The Purpose of this Manual

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Thank you for purchasing our DL205 family of products. This manual shows you how to
install, program, and maintain the equipment. It also helps you understand how to interface
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This manual contains important information for personnel who will install DL205 PLCs and
components and for the PLC programmer. If you understand PLC systems, our manuals will
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provide all the information you need to start and keep your system up and running.

Where to Begin

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If you already understand PLCs please read Chapter 2, "Installation, Wiring, and
Specifications", and proceed on to other chapters as needed. Keep this manual handy for
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reference when you have questions. If you are a new DL205 customer, we suggest you read
this manual completely to understand the wide variety of features in the DL205 family of
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products. We believe you will be pleasantly surprised with how much you can accomplish
with our products.
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Supplemental Manuals

If you have purchased operator interfaces or DirectSOFT, you will need to supplement this
manual with the manuals that are written for these products.
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Technical Support

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We strive to make our manuals the best in the industry. We rely on your feedback to let us know
if we are reaching our goal. If you cannot find the solution to your particular application, or, if
for any reason you need technical assistance, please call us at:
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Our technical support group will work with you to answer your questions. They are available
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Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Eastern Time. We also encourage you to
visit our web site where you can find technical and non-technical information about our
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products and our company.
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If you have a comment, question or suggestion about any of our products, services, or manuals,
please fill out and return the 'Suggestions' card that was included with this manual.
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DL205 User Manual, 4th Edition, Rev. B
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