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TROUBLESHOOTING11.
11.4.2 Faults in the output circuit
Faults concerning output circuits and the corrective actions are explained.
Table 11.3  Faults with the output circuit and the corrective actions
Situation Cause Countermeasure
Example 
1
An excessive voltage is 
applied to the load when 
output is off.
• When the load is subjected to half wave 
rectification inside
(Solenoids have these types.)
• When the polarity of the power supply is [1], C 
is charged, and when the polarity is [2], the 
voltage charged in C + voltage of the power 
supply are applied to the both ends of D1.
The maximum value of the voltage is about 
2.2E.
• Connect a resistor with several tens to 
several hundreds of k  to the both ends of 
the load.
With this kind of usage, there is no problem 
with the output element, but the diode built-
in to the load may deteriorate and burn-out.
Example 
2
Load does not turn off.
(Triac output)
• Leak current caused by built-in noise 
suppressor
• Connect a resistor to the both ends of the 
load.
When the wiring distance from the output 
card to the load is long, be aware of the risk 
of a leak current due to line capacity.
Output module
A1SY22
D1
[1]
[2]
Load
Load
Leakage current
A1SY22
Output module