Sensor/Input Compatibility and Pre-Actuator/Output Compatibility
(Original Document)
At a Glance
The following is a description of compatibility between sensors and Discrete module inputs, and between pre-actuators and Discrete module outputs.
Sensor/Input Compatibility
The following table provides a summary of compatibility between sensors and Discrete I/O module inputs.
Types of input
Types of proximity sensor
24 VDC
Type 1
Positive logic
24/48 VDC
Type 2
Positive logic
24 VDC
Negative logic
24/48 VAC
100..120 VAC
Type 2
200..240 VAC
Type 2
All PNP-type 3-wire (DC) proximity sensors
Compatibility
Compatibility
-
-
-
All NPN-type 3-wire (DC) proximity sensors
-
-
Compatibility
-
-
Telemecanique or other brand 2-wire (DC) proximity sensors with the following characteristics:
Voltage drop in closed state <= 7 V
Minimum switched current <= 2.5 mA
Residual current in open state <= 1.5 mA
Compatibility
Compatibility
Compatibility
-
-
2-wire (AC/DC) proximity sensor
-
Compatibility
-
Compatibility
Compatibility (1)
2-wire (AC) proximity sensor
-
-
-
Compatibility
Compatibility (1)
Legend:
(1)
In the nominal voltage range of 220..240 VAC.
DC
DC voltage operation.
AC
AC voltage operation.
AC/DC
AC or DC voltage operation.
Compatibility of Pre-Actuators with Outputs