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Rung and power rails symbol

Also called Power rail, Ladder rung, Left and right rails

The two vertical power rails and a rung across them, with its conditions on the left and the coil on the right.

Rung and power rails symbol, IEC 61131-3 ladder diagramIEC 61131-3

What the rung and power rails symbol means

The two vertical power rails and a rung across them, with its conditions on the left and the coil on the right.

How it is drawn

IEC 61131-3 ladder diagram

Power rails and rung. Two vertical rails with a horizontal rung joining them.

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Where you see it

Every ladder program: each rung is one line of logic, solved left to right in each scan.

Frequently asked questions

What does the rung and power rails symbol look like?

Two vertical rails with a horizontal rung joining them.

Where is a rung and power rails used?

Every ladder program: each rung is one line of logic, solved left to right in each scan.

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