{"id":4164,"date":"2023-01-08T21:05:13","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T20:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docs2.kentix.com\/knowledge-base\/what-does-potential-free-and-potential-loaded-mean-for-the-io-module-inputs\/"},"modified":"2023-11-08T09:45:10","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T08:45:10","slug":"what-does-potential-free-and-potential-loaded-mean-for-the-io-module-inputs","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/docs.kentix.com\/en\/knowledge-base\/what-does-potential-free-and-potential-loaded-mean-for-the-io-module-inputs\/","title":{"rendered":"What do &#8220;floating&#8221; and &#8220;floating&#8221; inputs mean for the extension modules?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When wiring the input channels of an expansion module, the terms &#8220;floating&#8221; and &#8220;floating&#8221; are used. Observance is important, as disregarding or incorrect connection can lead to errors in operation or on the device.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The following are definitions of the terms.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Potential-free<\/strong> means that an external contact is passive, i.e. it does not or must not supply any voltage itself. Example would be a simple mechanical light switch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potential<\/strong> means that an external contact is active, i.e. it supplies or must supply a voltage itself. Example would be a device fault signal (output), which outputs 24VDC for siganallization of the state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extension module KIO7017 &#8211; 8-channel analog input<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The extension module 7017 has <strong>floating<\/strong> inputs. These are 8 analog inputs for 0-10V(DC) measuring voltage or 4-20mA(DC) measuring current. Active sensors are therefore required for measured value acquisition with this module.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"KIO-Modul:PotentialfreiundPotentialbehaftet-KIO7052\">Extension module KIO7052 &#8211; 8-channel input\/output<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The extension module 7052 has 8 digital inputs for a <strong>potential-loaded<\/strong> wiring. The external system must therefore supply a voltage of 0V(DC) for OFF and 24V(DC) for ON. The evaluation logic (e.g. ON\/OFF) can be set.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"KIO-Modul:PotentialfreiundPotentialbehaftet-KIO7053\">Extension module KIO7053 &#8211; 16-channel input<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 7053 extension module has 16 digital inputs for <strong>potential-free<\/strong> wiring with external contacts. A closed contact then means ON (alarm) an open contact OFF (no alarm). The evaluation logic (e.g. ON\/OFF) can be set.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-danger\">It is essential to observe the wiring instructions in the data sheets and manuals. There you will find more information about the external wiring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When wiring the input channels of an expansion module, the terms &#8220;floating&#8221; and &#8220;floating&#8221; are used. Observance is important, as disregarding or incorrect connection can lead to errors in operation or on the device. The following are definitions of the terms. 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