So I'm a first year apprentice and I'm having a tough time with knowing the difference between AI, AO, DI, DO. I'm having a hard time understanding what devices are which and why. Can someone explain this to me?

Answer Posted / varatha

transmitters analog input,
control valve analog output,
Limit switches digital input, like motor on
command digital output.

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