One 4-20mA signal to two analog inputs

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MZohaib92
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One 4-20mA signal to two analog inputs

Post by MZohaib92 » Wed Jun 08, 2022 11:22 pm

Hi,

I want to read transducer signal on PLC.

I am using 7kg60008ab/nn transducer and it's analog (4-20mA) output is connected with analog meter.

Can I connect the transducer current output (4-20mA) signal to PLC analog input in series with analog meter display???

So that I can read the value on PLC simultaneously with analog meter?

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Re: One 4-20mA signal to two analog inputs

Post by CoMod » Thu Jun 09, 2022 6:55 am

Only via Analog module with Differential input without connected Ground in "4-wire configuration"
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Re: One 4-20mA signal to two analog inputs

Post by georg_demmler » Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:46 am

Hello,

my first question, it is correct that the output signal is 4-20mA?

I found in one manual 0-20mA. But I don't understand the differce between NN and MM.

The transducer has 3 analoge output signals.

My advise ist to test something with two analog meters in out line with the output like following:

output -- analog meter --analog meter -- output

Hope it helps

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Re: One 4-20mA signal to two analog inputs

Post by h4rdw4re » Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:14 pm

Or, easiest way, you can use signal conditioner/splitter.
One input multiple output.
You can choose loop powered device or active device.
There is option with screw or push in.
One example:
loop powered with screw connection
https://catalog.weidmueller.com/procat/ ... ge=Product
active power with screw connection
https://catalog.weidmueller.com/procat/ ... ge=Product

Or all in one...
https://catalog.weidmueller.com/procat/ ... ge=Product

Or cheapest option as georg_demmler said. Configure other outputs and use it for analog meter.

Cheers.

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