Micro PLCs

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Sep 30, 1996

The CPM1 can execute basic instructions in only .72 microseconds and special instructions in 16.3 microseconds. It is available with 10, 20 and 30 I/O points and is expandable up to 50 I/O points, allowing the user to select the right size for the particular application.

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