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Rockwell Automation 2706 DL20 SERIES G USER MANUAL User Manual

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Chapter 8
Special Functions

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Enable Dynamic Chaining

The prompt for DYNAMIC CHAINING looks like this:

DYNAMIC CHAINING? N

When dynamic chaining is enabled and the DL20 powers up in the run mode,
the DL20 can be controlled using special messages #2, #8, and #9. Up to 20
messages may be repeatedly displayed. Chapter 5 provides a description of
how to use dynamic chaining.

Turn Relay On When Batteries are Low

The prompt for setting the relay looks like this:

RELAY FLAGS BAT? N

If you answer Yes to this prompt, the relay will be energized whenever the
batteries are low and one of the following occurs:

Special message #4 test battery is triggered in the run mode.

Power is cycled or the DL20 is reset.

Internal clock time is 1:01:01

Use the relay to control a remote battery low indicator such as a light.

Note: Batteries are not user-serviceable, the DL20 must be returned for
service.