Chapter  4  Installing Hardware and Wiring 
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4.13.3.3  Transistor Output Circuit 
 
Direct-current power supply 
The output terminals of a transistor module are open-collector output terminals. If Y0.8 is a pulse train 
output terminal of a transistor module, the output current passing through its output pull-up resistor must 
be greater than 0.1 A to ensure that the transistor module operates normally.   
A relay or a solenoid valve is used as a DC load. A diode is connected in parallel to absorb the surge 
voltage which occurs when the load is OFF. 
 
A bulb (incandescent lamp) is used as a DC load. A thermistor is connected in series to absorb the surge 
current which occurs when the load is ON. 
 
Y0.9 can not be connected to a power supply directly. It must be connected to a load. 
Transistor output
Load
Trigger circuit
Y0.8
LED
C0
AH04HC-5A
< 0.5A