1. DIY-Robotics (Help Center)
  2. Community
  3. Electrical Design

Proximity Switch Connection

Avatar
Dimitry Vasilkov

I have a robotic application in which i would like to setup something like when proximity switch is turn on ( detected ) , It will turn on the gripper function and after picking up the part , it will be put on to the conveyor and conveyor will move on for next set . As there are slots on conveyor , Product will fit into slots. so it has to move for certain distance only. 3 secs. to be exact. 

Can anyone guide me with the electrical connection of proximity switch. 

Thank you. 

Didn't find what you were looking for?

New post

Comments

2 comments

Sort by Date Votes
  • Avatar
    Michelle Nelson
    Comment actions Permalink

    Dimitry Vasilkov

    Hello ,

    Here is common diagram for proximity connection. 

     

    There will be three wires which are required to connect. One wire will be connected to +24 terminal , Another wire will be connected to +ve terminal and remaining wire will be connected to -ve terminal. Check the data sheet of your sensor , Which wire color is designated for which purpose. 

    Now , After completion of wiring , You need to go into Teach pendant for I/O connection. 

    Go to Menu ---> I/O ---> Digital. 

    Setup Connection there for Digital Input / output 

     

    0
  • Avatar
    Dimitry Vasilkov
    Comment actions Permalink

    Thanks. 

    I received the manual with the proximity switch and plugged the cables on I/O board. It has mentioned same thing as yours.

    Did the configuration in I/O config. Its working fine. 

     

    0

Please sign in to leave a comment.