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Chapter 1          Redundancy System Overview
Figure 5 - Simplex Architecture - Input and Output
Duplex Architecture
An example configuration of dual input modules and adapters, and an output 
module is shown in Figure 6
. A redundant input or redundant output module 
provides fault tolerance for module failures. The duplex arrangement can be 
used for low demand and high demand applications.
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