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1    GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE 
(c) If the small number of value of input response time is set, the modules tend to 
have impact of noise. Ensure that the modules do not have impact of noise. 
For details of the measure against noise, refer to the QCPU User’s Manual 
(Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection). 
(d) The high-speed input modules connected with electric appliance such as 
relays may load a chattering as a signal. 
(e) To use a high-speed input module as a CE marked product, keep the cable 
length 3m or less. 
 
1.2.2 Output module 
(1) Maximum switching frequency when the module drives inductive load 
The output must be on for one second or longer and off for one second or longer. 
 
(2) Load for connection 
When connecting a counter or timer that has a DC-DC converter as a load, select 
an output module whose maximum load current is larger than inrush current of the 
load. 
Selecting an output module by average current of the load may cause a failure of 
the module because inrush current flows at a constant frequency at power-on or 
during operation due to the connected load. 
If an output module needs to be selected by average current of the load, take either 
of the following actions to reduce an influence from inrush current. 
 
 
• Connecting a resistor to the load in 
series 
• Connecting an inductor to the load in 
series 
 
(3) Replacement of fuses 
Fuses installed to an output module cannot be replaced. 
 
(4) Built-in fuses 
Built-in fuses works to prevent the external cables from being burned when a short 
circuit occurs in the internal output circuit. For this reason, the output module may 
not be protected if the fuses blow any other reasons except for a short circuit.