- I am working with a programmable logic controller with 0 to 10 V analog inputs. The wiring diagram for connecting the analog input shows the transducer connected to the same 24 V DC power supply the PLR uses, the temperature transducer that I intend to use is powered by 120 V AC, and has a zero to 10 V DC output. The PLR I have uses the power supply negative as one half of the circuit (a ground if you will) and the positive output of the transducer completes the circuit on the input of the PLR. Since pure DC has only resistance and no reactance to me there is no chance of getting out of phase, and I should have no problems connecting the negative on 24 volt DC power supply and the negative on the 0 to 10 V output of the transducer then connecting the positive output of my transducer to the analog input on the PLR. I've done a short test using a battery to simulate my DC input with no problems. My question is does anyone see a problem connecting the input on the PLR with the 0 to 10 V positive output of the temperature transducer and using a common negative ground?
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