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how to configure and connect 4-20ma

Created by: engco at: 10/4/2022 10:14 AM (2 Replies)

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10/4/2022 10:14 AM	Rate (0)
engco Bronze Member Joined: 2/2/2016 Last visit: 2/8/2023 Posts: 221 Rating: (2)	I want to connect BD sensor 2 wire 4-20 ma to analog input module in s71200. I configured the channel current but I want to make sure that my connection and program is right. I attached the sensor connections. its my first time to connect 4-20 ma please help Attachment WhatsApp Image 2022-10-03 at 11.45.37 PM.jpeg (576 Downloads)

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Hazard_7 Advanced Member Joined: 5/30/2022 Last visit: 11/8/2024 Posts: 593 Rating: (97)	Hi engco, It seems to be correct, additionally, I attach a link in case there is a range error when testing: Analog value preprocessing Attachment 2022-10-04 13_25_04-Analog value preprocessing - SIMATIC STEP 7 Basic_Professional V17 and SIMATIC W.png (559 Downloads)
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engco Bronze Member Joined: 2/2/2016 Last visit: 2/8/2023 Posts: 221 Rating: (2)	it is the sensor connection according to its datasheet was wrong. I followed siemens analog input module connection and it is right thanks https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/mdm/109772940?c=106157757963&lc=en-WW

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