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Small PLCs made by Automation Direct.
 
Small PLCs made by Automation Direct.
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== Wiring Diagram ==
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=== RJ12 RS-232 Ports ===
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TODO: verify that TX/RX aren't swapped in their directions
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Pin No
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! Function
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! Direction
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|-
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| 1
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| 0V
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| PC ↔ PLC
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|-
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| 2
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| +5V
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| PC ← PLC
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|-
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| 3
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| RXD
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| PC → PLC
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|-
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| 4
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| TXD
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| PC ← PLC
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|-
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| 5
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| +5V
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| PC ← PLC
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|-
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| 6
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| 0V
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| PC ↔ PLC
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|-
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|}
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[https://cdn.automationdirect.com/static/manuals/d0user/d0userm.pdf#page=76 Page 76] (3-4 in the PDF) shows the communication port pinouts
  
 
== Software ==
 
== Software ==
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[https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/cables_(terminated)/plc_cables/d2-dscbl DirectLOGIC Programming Cable (PN# D2-DSCBL) | AutomationDirect]
 
[https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/cables_(terminated)/plc_cables/d2-dscbl DirectLOGIC Programming Cable (PN# D2-DSCBL) | AutomationDirect]
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Must be used with a USB to RS232 cable, such at this one:
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[https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/cables_(terminated)/plc_cables/usb-rs232 Cable: 6ft cable length (PN# USB-RS232) | AutomationDirect]
  
 
=== RJ12 to USB Cable ===
 
=== RJ12 to USB Cable ===

Latest revision as of 19:21, 17 April 2024

Overview

Small PLCs made by Automation Direct.

Wiring Diagram

RJ12 RS-232 Ports

TODO: verify that TX/RX aren't swapped in their directions

Pin No Function Direction
1 0V PC ↔ PLC
2 +5V PC ← PLC
3 RXD PC → PLC
4 TXD PC ← PLC
5 +5V PC ← PLC
6 0V PC ↔ PLC

Page 76 (3-4 in the PDF) shows the communication port pinouts

Software

DirectSOFT 6

Software & Firmware Downloads

directsoft63.zip (direct link to v6.3)

Replacement Parts

RJ12 to RS-232 Cable

DirectLOGIC Programming Cable (PN# D2-DSCBL) | AutomationDirect

Must be used with a USB to RS232 cable, such at this one:

Cable: 6ft cable length (PN# USB-RS232) | AutomationDirect

RJ12 to USB Cable

Programming Cable Assembly: USB A to 6-pin RJ12, 6ft cable length (PN# EA-MG-PGM-CBL) | AutomationDirect

Online Resources

DL05 User Manual (HTML user manual)

Automation Direct DL05 Micro PLC User Manual (D0-USER-M, Sixth Edition, Rev E, 12/2018)