What is the difference between a PNP configuration and NPN configuration?

Safety light curtain PSENopt

  • In the PNP configuration, the load is connected between the OSSD output and GND.
  • With the NPN configuration, the load is connected between 24 VDC and the OSSD output switching element.
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