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Proximity Sensor Connection Guide

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 Sensor Connection Guide

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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