What Are Analog Input/output & Digital Input/output?
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4-20 mA signals from INSTRUMENT (transmitters) are ANALOG input to control system.
4-20 mA signals to instrument (I/p & electro pneumatic positioner) are analog output from control system.
Volt free (24V) contact (NO/NC) by instruments (all type of SWITCHES, ex. Limit SWITCH, press,temp,flow,level switch) are digital input to control system.
All powered signals (24V, 48V, 110V….) from system to instruments (SOV) are Digital outputs.