How to Wire Sensors to a PLC - Part 1 

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Those front connectors look great! So much easier to connect the wires compared to some other PLC modules, where wiring is awkward and fiddly.

I learned about front connectors and how they're used with modules to get all terminal connections out to the field. This was very helpful to see physically, thank you!

I did not know that an additional accessory namely the Front Connector would have to be purchased with the modules. Watching this video has definitely saved me some trouble. Thank you!

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Nice video. I recently started a machinery technician job. While I have yet to wire a sensor directly to an I/O terminal box I have done prox sensor replacements and wiring repair. We use ferrules all the time

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I just learned how to equip a wire for the sensors, thanks

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Great video didnt know about front connectors didnt know about wire ferrels didnt know this is how wires are connected

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I learned how physical wiring is done on a compact plc.

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This is what I have been waiting for picked up a Siemens s7-300 on ebay with a digital and analog input modules and am learning how to wire it up as I have some k type thermocouples that I would love to be able to use.

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Good video.now I know how to land wire into the terminal

Hello! I'm from Brazil and this video was so helpfull to me. Practising my english listen, l've learned about the front conector. Thank you!

These videos are very useful for me because I´m learning very names in English, for example, ferrule. Thanks a lot.

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Yes always better to use the correct size feral great video thanks

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I don't recommend using both hands to crimp the ferrule onto the wire as the wire/ferrule might slide out of place. I recommend using two hands to partially squeeze the crimping tool down (it has a ratcheting mechanism that will hold itself in place until you've squeezed it all the way down) so you can hold and crimp the ferrule with one hand (that is if your hands aren't big enough to squeeze it with one hand when the crimping tool is wide open) and hold the wire/ferrule with the other hand. I always pre-crimp the crimping tool down enough so there there is a small hole to slide the wire/ferrule in to ensure a perfect crimp every time.

I learned how to make a proper connection in case I need to replace a front end board. Thank you.

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I found this useful! I completely forgot about front connectors.

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After watching this video I learnt how devices placed in a remote location are wired to a PLC's input module. Interfacing control signal wires to the "front connector", an accessory required to be attached to the analog input module, is done using wire ferrules. Remove a chunk of an insulated wire using a wire stripper and insert the wire into a ferrule, a metal cap that strengthens the electrical connection. After crimping the ferrule, insert it into the front connector so that the information is relayed to the PLC.

Great video. Very useful.

Thanks You have already added the front connector to my data

This video is very useful I have always wondered how connection is made to the io modules from field termination

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yes,I learn how to connect field sensor to plc using word and ferrule

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Really helpful video to know about Analog modules

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This was an excellent video which came after a long waiting time of more than a month. Hope the other part will come soon. Please upload frequently your excellent and lovely work as we all are looking forward for your uploads. The learning point for me here of using ferrules even though it is basic but important to use in such situation to avoid shorting to the surrounding. Regards,

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Thanks for the information.

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Very helpful and easy to understand. Thank you