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Two Proximity Sensors in Parallel Operation

10/27/2010 5:45 AM

There is a proximity sensor 24VDC, PNP, NO, range 10mm at my machine for stopping a pusher device. I want to install another Prox sensor with same spec in parallel with old so that if anyone of both operate, the pusher stop device stop. But problem is that for example if PS 1 is operated (out put high) and PS 2 is not (out put low) the +24V from PS 1 can damage the PS 2 output side? Because if both operate simultaneously the no problem but if one is operated and one not then a question mark.

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Re: Two Proximity Sensors in parallel operation

10/27/2010 5:58 AM

If your worried about it or the PX's have an indicator on them put a diode in the OP leg of each PX.

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Re: Two Proximity Sensors in parallel operation

10/27/2010 6:02 AM

If these are true open collector type outputs (rather than push-pull or anything fancy) it will work fine.

You can image the PNP outputs to operate like on/off switches connected to the 24V line. If one switch is closed and the other open, the common point will be at 24V, but no harm will be done to the open switch.

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