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Chapter 7 Input Modules Objectives Explain the differences between positive and negative logic and sinking and sourcing. Describe the available types of input modules. Explain the correlation between positive and negative logic and sinking and sourcing. Explain how specialty I/O modules enhance a PLC’s functionality. Objectives (cont’d.) Define module and sensor specifications from data sheets. List the advantages of three-wire solid-state sensors and the disadvantages of using two-wire sensors. Explain the differences between analog and discrete inputs. PLC Connection to the Outside World The input section of a PLC is the physical connection between the outside world and the CPU. Modular PLCs use interchangeable I/O modules. Modules are inserted into slots in the SLC 500 chassis. Types of I/O Modules Discrete input and output Analog input and output Specialty I/O modules Communication modules Discrete versus Analog Inputs Discrete or digital input signals are two-state signals: Input ON or OFF, 1 or 0 Analog input signals are values: 0 to 10 volts DC -10 to +10 volts DC 4 to 20 milliamps I/O Module Positioning in Chassis Processor always goes in leftmost chassis slot. SLC 500 slot numbering starts with the leftmost slot as slot 0. I/O modules are inserted starting at slot 1. SLC 500 Four-Slot Chassis With I/O Module Module Features Identifier as to type of module: Input Output Combination input or output Status indicators Screw terminals for connecting field devices Removable terminal blocks SLC 500 Combination I/O Module SLC 500 Combination I/O Module (cont’d.) Each screw terminal will have a unique identifier called an address. Each field device input screw terminal will correlate to a status indicator. Status indicator will be on when the input point sees an input signal. Status indicator will have same address identifier as input screw terminal. Typical Wiring of Input Signals Block Diagram of a Typical AC Input Circuit Input Pulse with Valid Signal Are