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Positive transition contact symbol

Also called Rising edge contact, P contact, One shot rising

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

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

What the positive transition contact symbol means

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

How it is drawn

IEC 61131-3 ladder diagram

Positive transition-sensing contact. A contact marked P.

LD SVG

Where you see it

Acting once on a button press or a new event, such as counting a part or starting a sequence step.

Frequently asked questions

What does the positive transition contact symbol look like?

A contact marked P.

Where is a positive transition contact used?

Acting once on a button press or a new event, such as counting a part or starting a sequence step.

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