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This ensures high-integrity daisy-chain cabling directly on the machine frame, drastically reducing both assembly time and wiring costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe input stage features a rapid 0.2 ms filter time, optimized for high-speed sensor signal acquisition. 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