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    Proximity sensors can connect to a PLC input module in two ways: current-sourcing (PNP) where the load is between the sensor and ground, or current-sinking (NPN) where the load is between the positive supply and sensor. A bleeder resistor allows enough current for the sensor to operate but not enough to turn on the PLC input, and connects a proximity sensor continuously to a PLC input module.

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    Proximity sensors can connect to a PLC input module in two ways: current-sourcing (PNP) where the load is between the sensor and ground, or current-sinking (NPN) where the load is between the positive supply and sensor. A bleeder resistor allows enough current for the sensor to operate but not enough to turn on the PLC input, and connects a proximity sensor continuously to a PLC input module.

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    Sinking and Sourcing: Proximity Sensor Connections

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    Osama Alguefer
    Proximity sensors can connect to a PLC input module in two ways: current-sourcing (PNP) where the load is between the sensor and ground, or current-sinking (NPN) where the load is between the positive supply and sensor. A bleeder resistor allows enough current for the sensor to operate but not enough to turn on the PLC input, and connects a proximity sensor continuously to a PLC input module.

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    Sinking and Sourcing

    Proximity Sensor Connections


    Proximity Sensor Connections

    Current-sourcing output (PNP)


    Sensor

    Control
    output

    Load Load is connected


    between the
    sensor and ground
    Proximity Sensor Connections

    Sensor Current-sinking output (NPN)

    Load is connected
    Load between the positive
    supply and sensor

    Control
    output
    Proximity Sensor Connection To Input Module
    A proximity sensor should
    L1 be powered continuously L2

    Input
    module
    The use of a bleeder
    resistor allows enough
    Proximity current for the sensor
    sensor to operate but not
    enough to turn on the
    input of the PLC

    Bleeder resistor

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