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R709       *Robots must have a signal light. Robots must use at least 1, but no more than 2, diagnostic Robot Signal Light (RSL) (P/N 855PB-B12ME522 and/or am-3583).

Any RSL must be:

A.     mounted on the Robot such that it is easily visible while standing 3 ft. (~ 100 cm) away from at least one side of the Robot,

B.     connected to the “RSL” supply terminals on the roboRIO, and

C.     if using the 855PB-B12ME522, wired for solid light operation, by placing a jumper between the “La” and “Lb” terminals on the light per Figure 9‑16.

Please see How to Wire an FRC Robot for connection details.

Figure 9‑16 855PB-B12ME522 jumper wiring

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