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Analog Inputs include temperature sensors/transmitters, current sensors, voltage sensors and others that can
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convert a physical quantity to a electrical signal. These electrical signals used for PLC input are typically 4‐
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secure. pressure switches and more. Digital inputs devices are available in both DC as well as AC and some are voltage
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Frontier. A less common PLC input is the High Speed Counter (HSC). It is very similar to the digital input type, but the
hardware is capable of detecting rapid ON/OFF inputs. It is common that 10KHz or 10,000 on/off transitions
per second are within the abilities of these input types. A photo optic eye counting parts on an high speed
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Depending on the particular PLC, the different inputs discussed above will require a separate hardware
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module for each type. However mixed I/O (input/output) modules or cards are available and some smaller
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integrated PLC models have some I/O included.
PLC Digital Inputs have a LED indicator on the module itself for setup and troubleshooting. Simply, if the LED is
ON the input is ON.
If the LED is ON and it should not be, then you need to look at your wiring, the input sensor position or
adjustment, or the possibility that the input device may be defective.The same applies if the LED is OFF and
you expect to to be ON, with the addition of checking input protecting fuses.
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PLC Analog Inputs generally don't have a display on the module (I know that Automation Direct's newest top
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The PLC input module itself would generally would be considered the last step in troubleshooting the problem.
Now that you understand the differences and uses of Digital and Analog inputs, be aware that the PLC input
hardware is part of a system made of several different components that comprise a PLC. These components
consist of the CPU or the central processing unit, the input and output modules, memory and power supply.
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