Output coil symbol
Also called Coil, OTE, Output energize
Writes the result of the rung to a bit: 1 while the rung is true, 0 when it is false. In Allen-Bradley PLCs it is OTE, output energize.
IEC 61131-3What the output coil symbol means
Writes the result of the rung to a bit: 1 while the rung is true, 0 when it is false. In Allen-Bradley PLCs it is OTE, output energize.
How it is drawn
Where you see it
Driving outputs such as a motor starter, a valve solenoid or a lamp, and setting internal flags.
Related symbols
Frequently asked questions
What does the output coil symbol look like?
A pair of brackets, ( ), on the rung.
Where is a output coil used?
Driving outputs such as a motor starter, a valve solenoid or a lamp, and setting internal flags.
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