FAQ
Q1: What is the PS300?
A: The PS300 is a sensor controller that combines sensor power supply, two sensor inputs, simple logic, timer functions, and control outputs in one unit.
Q2: How many sensors can be connected to the PS300?
A: It provides two sensor input channels that can be used together for AND or CLOCK AND logic.
Q3: Can the PS300 connect to both NPN and PNP sensors?
A: Yes. The sensor inputs can be configured for NPN or PNP open-collector sensors, although the NPN/PNP selection is common to both input channels.
Q4: Can the PS300 connect to DC two-wire sensors?
A: Yes. Compatible DC two-wire sensors can be connected when they meet the specified residual voltage, leakage current, and load current conditions.
Q5: Can the PS300 supply power to connected sensors?
A: Yes. It provides selectable 24 VDC or 12 VDC sensor power, with up to 400 mA available at 24 VDC and 150 mA at 12 VDC.
Q6: What control outputs does the PS300 provide?
A: It provides both an NPN open-collector output and a 1c relay output.
Q7: How fast is the PS300 output?
A: The NPN open-collector output responds within 1 ms, while the relay output responds within 10 ms.
Q8: What timer functions are available?
A: ON-delay, OFF-delay, one-shot, and timer-disabled modes are available with an adjustable range of 0.0 to 9.9 seconds.
Q9: Can the PS300 perform basic sensor control without a PLC?
A: Yes. Its built-in two-input logic and timer functions can handle basic sensor signal combinations and delays without requiring PLC program changes for those simple functions.
Q10: How is the PS300 mounted?
A: It can be mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail or secured with M4 screws. The unit is rated IP20 and is intended for indoor installations such as control panels.