6. Sinking and Sourcing Inputs Explained Simply

July 7, 2026 JoeGuardian 0

One of the most confusing topics for many automation technicians is sinking and sourcing.

You may hear people say:

PNP sensorNPN sensorSourcing inputSinking inputCurrent sourcingCurrent sinking

At first, it sounds complicated. But the …

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14. Sensor Wiring Best Practices for Industrial Control Panels (14 of 15)

May 25, 2026 JoeGuardian 0

Introduction

Sensor wiring is one of the most important parts of a reliable industrial control system.

A PLC program can be well written.The sensor can be the correct model.The machine logic can …

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