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2. Discrete vs Analog Sensors Explained for PLC Technicians (2 of 15)


May 25, 2026 JoeGuardian 0

Introduction

In industrial automation, sensors provide the feedback that allows a PLC to understand what is happening in the real machine. However, not all sensors send the same type of signal.

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