Proximity switches

[kapooski2012]

I found a Turck proximity switch for my trainer, I just want to make sure its gonna work on my system. Such a device is a input right! And if my PLC input is for 120 ac a 10-30vdc proximity switch will not work on my trainer...Did I just answer my own question? Or is there a way I can still use it on my trainer?Suggestions, ideas
(PLC is AB micro 1000 awa32, also got a Telemecanique smart relay if it helps!)
thanks

 

[iant]

I think you have answered your own Question.
120 Ac is an Unusual input voltage though - Measure that with a multi meter

 

[mendonsy]

Do you have 24vdc available??
You could wire up the prox switch to operate a 24vdc relay and use the relay contacts to give you a 120 volt input.

 

[kapooski2012]

Yes my plc has 20 120 volt input and 12 relay output.
1761-L32AWA 120/240V AC (20) 120V AC (12) Relay
And yes I do have 24 and 12 volt ice cube relays

 

[iant]

as Mendonsy hinted
wire the Prox to switch the coil of a relay (24Vdc)
wire a contact (normally Open) to your PLC Input (120 V AC)

 

[OZEE]

Iant, 120vac is NOT an unusual input voltage in the US. Many companies haven't made the jump to 24VDC yet...

 

[kapooski2012]

Will try that.
thanks.

 

[iant]

Iant, 120vac is NOT an unusual input voltage in the US. Many companies haven't made the jump to 24VDC yet...

I understand it is not the 22 century yet

 

[arkyny]

I use a lot of Turck prox switches. Mine are rated 24-200 vdc, or 30- 120 vac. If your input card will only accept dc, then go with that. And yes, any switch, any switching device is ONLY an input device.

 

[kapooski2012]

Thank you all for the advice(and I do mean it). All the components used in the construction of my trainer I look up on the internet their facts before I even put voltage. Right now as I told a forum member that has given all kinds of stuff, I have a few 12vdc components that I would like to use, I do have a 12vdc power supply that I conjured up from an old 350 watt computer that I’m using but I would I rather use a DIN rail mountable at very very cheap price!