yep, I just misunderstood what you were saying about the sensor connections ...
Automation Direct (the same place that sells the AD PLC you mentioned) also has the “wiring” stuff you’re talking about ... I personally haven’t used them - but I’m sure some of the other forum members can guide you ...
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this link and then go to the “Terminal Blocks and Wiring Solutions” menu selection ...
if you’re REALLY new, here’s a snapshot that I just took of one common type of wiring layout ... basic ideas: run a strip of DIN rail ... snap terminal blocks on the rail ... run a strip of wiring duct parallel to both sides of the terminal strips ... if done correctly, this will keep the wires neat and professional looking - and make for easier component troubleshooting and replacement in the future ... note: the pictures are from some of the equipment that my students use for lab exercises and not actual industrial wiring - but they should give you the general idea ...
the shot below shows the idea behind the “shorting combs” mentioned by SLC_Integrator which can be used to tie several adjacent terminal blocks together electrically ... you can just use short pieces of wire for the same purpose - but the combs (some call them “fans”) are usually worth the money on larger projects ...
quick question: are you SURE that this project is going to work - or are you sticking your neck out on the chopping block as you spend the bo$$’s money? ... if you just want to test out the basic ideas, most of us “been-bit-before” guys would do some “breadboard” experiments first - by hooking all of the components together (usually with wire nuts, baling wire, duck tape, bubblegum, etc.) ... we usually don’t shell out money for “neatness” until (and unless) we already know that the rig is going to actually do what we want it to do ...
good luck - and keep us posted ... wish I had more time to play ... looks like OZEE and others already had the AD source idea ...