The optional external message display panel provides a visual interface
to view system status at any time. The 4x12 backlit LCD makes it easy
to view input, output, analog values, or even timers and counters, says
the vendor. Hardware improvements include two additional built-in
analog inputs (for a total of four), as well as two additional built-in
fast counter analog inputs (for a total of four). Extended memory, up
to 200 memory blocks, is a 50 percent increase from previous models,
and extended retentive data memory is three times larger. WindLGC 6.0
makes programming fast and easy, the vendor says. Upgrades include four
new function keys, special function blocks, and control of the
backlight for both the FL1E and external text display panel.IDEC Corp.www.idec.com/usa800.262.IDEC