Wiring up the Alarm output on Leadshine AM882

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I thought I'd bounce this thread as I have a question related to the ALM output from a Leadshine drive (EM806, which is pretty much an upgraded AM882).

Is it safe to wire the ALM straight to a PIC pin, or should I use another (opto) transistor in the middle somewhere to isolate the two?

Regards,
T.

I'm no electronics expert but think it should be ok has the alarm output can sink or source 20ma @ 24V and don't think the Pic will kick out more than 5V.

Something I do know thou is don't want you to blow my bloody drive up So be sure before trying. .Lol