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Negative transition contact symbol

Also called Falling edge contact, N contact, One shot falling

Passes power for one scan when its bit changes from 1 to 0.

Negative transition contact symbol, IEC 61131-3 ladder diagramIEC 61131-3

What the negative transition contact symbol means

Passes power for one scan when its bit changes from 1 to 0.

How it is drawn

IEC 61131-3 ladder diagram

Negative transition-sensing contact. A contact marked N.

LD SVG

Where you see it

Acting once when something stops or is released, such as a motor stopping or a button let go.

Frequently asked questions

What does the negative transition contact symbol look like?

A contact marked N.

Where is a negative transition contact used?

Acting once when something stops or is released, such as a motor stopping or a button let go.

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