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Can I use the USB cable to power the M221 for a program download?

Issue:
Can I use the USB cable to power the M221 for a program download?

Product Line:
M221

Resolution:
Yes, the 5VDC provided by your PC or laptop through the USB cable is enough to power the M221 controller in order to download a SoMachine Basic program to it.
However, you cannot run the controller with only 5VDC.

Released for: Schneider Electric Canada
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Modicon M221
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