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Reset (unlatch) coil symbol

Also called Unlatch coil, OTU, Reset coil, R coil

Resets its bit to 0 when the rung is true. In Allen-Bradley PLCs it is OTU, output unlatch, marked U.

Reset (unlatch) coil symbol, IEC 61131-3 ladder diagramIEC 61131-3

What the reset (unlatch) coil symbol means

Resets its bit to 0 when the rung is true. In Allen-Bradley PLCs it is OTU, output unlatch, marked U.

How it is drawn

IEC 61131-3 ladder diagram

Reset coil. A coil marked R (U on Allen-Bradley).

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Where you see it

Clearing a latched bit: a fault reset, a sequence reset or an alarm acknowledge.

Frequently asked questions

What does the reset (unlatch) coil symbol look like?

A coil marked R (U on Allen-Bradley).

Where is a reset (unlatch) coil used?

Clearing a latched bit: a fault reset, a sequence reset or an alarm acknowledge.

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