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5. PNP vs NPN Sensors: Sourcing and Sinking Explained (5 of 15)


May 25, 2026 JoeGuardian 0

Introduction

In industrial automation, many DC sensors are either PNP or NPN.

This is one of the most important wiring concepts for PLC technicians to understand because it determines how current flows …

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6. 2-Wire vs 3-Wire Sensors in PLC Systems (6 of 15)


May 25, 2026 JoeGuardian 0

Introduction

In industrial PLC systems, sensors are commonly wired as either 2-wire or 3-wire devices.

At first, this sounds simple:

2-wire sensor = two wires3-wire sensor = three wires

But the real difference is …

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