Wiring an Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor to the Click PLC

We will now look at wiring an ultrasonic proximity sensor to a Click PLC. An ultrasonic sensor (switch) is able to detect object presence without physical contact (limit switch). No physical contact means that the switch has no parts that will wear out. The life span of the sensor is increased with less maintenance. An ultrasonic sensor will use sound waves to detect objects. These sound waves are at a level that we cannot hear. Distance is measured by the time it takes to send and receive the ultrasonic wave. Objects can be measured the same no matter what the color, transparency, shininess, or lighting conditions of the application. We will be wiring an ultrasonic sensor into the input of our Click PLC. This will include a discrete and analog input signal. The UK1F-E7-0A is an 18mm diameter sensor that has a PNP N.O./N.C. selectable output with analog output of 0 -10 VDC. The sensing distance is 200mm to 2200mm and has a one-hertz switching capacity. A 4-pin M12 quick-disconnect is available but we will be wiring in our 2m wired version. Let's get started. More information can be obtained on our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video. https://accautomation.ca/wiring-an-ultrasonic-proximity-sensor-to-the-click-plc Unboxing our UK1F Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor - Video https://youtu.be/waUMGyjCG7g Additional discrete component connections to PLC include the following: Here’s a Quick Way to Wire NPN and PNP Devices https://accautomation.ca/heres-a-quick-way-to-wire-npn-and-pnp-devices/ - Wiring NPN Sensor to PLC Video https://youtu.be/Z09l3HKMpqs - Wiring PNP Sensor to PLC Video https://youtu.be/nP33k5e_Y-k - Wiring Contact Discrete PLC Inputs Video https://youtu.be/xh5dE2Z09d0 Wiring Interposing Relays https://accautomation.ca/wiring-interposing-relays/ - Wiring NPN and PNP sensors into the PLC with an Interposing Relay Video