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plc wiring - 2.13<br />

When the L coil is energized, x will be toggled on, it will stay on until the U coil<br />

is energized. This is like a flip-flop <strong>and</strong> stays set even when the PLC is turned off.<br />

x<br />

x<br />

L<br />

U<br />

Some PLCs will allow immediate outputs that do not wait for the program scan to<br />

end before setting an output. (Note: This instruction will only update the outputs using<br />

the output table, other instruction must change the individual outputs.)<br />

IOT<br />

x<br />

Note: Outputs are also commonly shown using parentheses -( )- instead of<br />

the circle. This is because many of the programming systems are text<br />

based <strong>and</strong> circles cannot be drawn.<br />

Figure 2.12<br />

Ladder Logic Outputs<br />

2.2 A CASE STUDY<br />

Problem: Try to develop (without looking at the solution) a relay based controller<br />

that will allow three switches in a room to control a single light.

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