AutomationDirect DL05 Series Micro PLCs

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Overview

Small PLCs made by Automation Direct.

Wiring Diagram

RJ12 RS-232 Ports

TODO: verify that TX/RX aren't swapped in their directions

Pin No Function Direction
1 0V PC ↔ PLC
2 +5V PC ← PLC
3 RXD PC → PLC
4 TXD PC ← PLC
5 +5V PC ← PLC
6 0V PC ↔ PLC

Page 76 (3-4 in the PDF) shows the communication port pinouts

Software

DirectSOFT 6

Software & Firmware Downloads

directsoft63.zip (direct link to v6.3)

Replacement Parts

RJ12 to RS-232 Cable

DirectLOGIC Programming Cable (PN# D2-DSCBL) | AutomationDirect

Must be used with a USB to RS232 cable, such at this one:

Cable: 6ft cable length (PN# USB-RS232) | AutomationDirect

RJ12 to USB Cable

Programming Cable Assembly: USB A to 6-pin RJ12, 6ft cable length (PN# EA-MG-PGM-CBL) | AutomationDirect

Online Resources

DL05 User Manual (HTML user manual)

Automation Direct DL05 Micro PLC User Manual (D0-USER-M, Sixth Edition, Rev E, 12/2018)