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PNP (sourcing)
This is a switched Positive output. A permanent -vdc supply will be connected to the
device that is to be activated (relay coil, PLC common terminal etc)
When the sensor turns on, it switches the +vdc used to power the sensor, through the
transistor in the sensor body (fig 2).
This +vdc is now present on the sensor output wire (normally the black wire) and will
be wired to the device that is to be turned on (eg +ve input on relay coil).
If -vdc is connected to the other side of the relay coil, then a circuit is completed and
the relay or PLC input will turn on.
It is effectively just a switch that connects the +vdc side of a supply to another device.
Fig 2.
If you do have the incorrect sensor type More Control has the solution in the form of
two types 5mm din rail mount converters in a standard terminal style body. They are
compact and cost effective devices that will easily convert from NpN to Pnp or PnP to
Npn. (please see attached specification sheet).
With one of each device kept in your stores you will never again be left waiting for a
particular sensor type but can use any sensor you have available at the time.
To order the converters please fill in the attached order form or contact our office on
0345 00 00 400 or email to: sales@more-control.com
SnapLine Inverter
2-wire version of NPN/PNP or PNP/NPN conversion
MC2002-0020
MC2002-0021
5-60 V DC
1V
5 KHz
100 mA
12K Ohms
>2.5 V
10 A
-40C up to + 70C
2.5mm (AWG 24-14)
0.4 NM
5.08 x 86.5 x 44 mm
More Control Part Number:
MC2002-0020: NPN/PNP
MC2002-0021: PNP/NPN