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Interpretation of Ladder Diagram

The document describes how to interpret a ladder logic diagram. It explains that the ladder diagram shows how combinations of inputs from sensors and switches can allow power to flow through the diagram to activate outputs like lights and motors. The first rung shows that with input A on and input B off, output X will activate. The second rung has multiple input combinations that can allow power to reach output Y, including input C off and D on, or inputs E and F on together.

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Interpretation of Ladder Diagram

The document describes how to interpret a ladder logic diagram. It explains that the ladder diagram shows how combinations of inputs from sensors and switches can allow power to flow through the diagram to activate outputs like lights and motors. The first rung shows that with input A on and input B off, output X will activate. The second rung has multiple input combinations that can allow power to reach output Y, including input C off and D on, or inputs E and F on together.

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Interpretation of ladder diagram An example of ladder logic can be seen in Figure 6.

To interpret this diagram imagine that the power is on the vertical line on the left hand side, we call this the hot rail. On the right hand side is the neutral rail. In the figure there are two rungs, and on each rung there are combinations of inputs (two vertical lines) and outputs (circles). If the inputs are opened or closed in the right combination the power can flow from the hot rail, through the inputs, to power the outputs, and finally to the neutral rail. An input can come from a sensor, switch, or any other type of sensor. An output will be some device outside the PLC that is switched on or off, such as lights or motors. In the top rung the contacts are normally open and normally closed. Which means if input A is on and input B is off, then power will flow through the output and activate it. Any other combination of input values will result in the output X being off.

The second rung of Figure 6 is more complex, there are actually multiple combinations of inputs that will result in the output Y turning on. On the left most part of the rung, power could flow through the top if C is off and D is on. Power could also (and simultaneously) flow through the bottom if both E and F are true. This would get power half way across the rung, and then if G or H is true the power will be delivered to output Y.

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