Ladder Diagram

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mermaid
gptkbp:advantage Easy to understand
Limited for complex algorithms
Not ideal for data manipulation
Widely used
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Ladder_Logic
gptkbp:canBe PLC simulators
gptkbp:canBePrintedAs Wiring diagrams
gptkbp:consistsOf gptkb:Rails
Rungs
gptkbp:convertedTo Other PLC languages
gptkbp:enables Logic operations
Process automation
Interlocking
Sequential control
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ladder Diagram
gptkbp:interpretedBy PLC software
gptkbp:isGraphical True
gptkbp:isTextual False
gptkbp:originatedIn Relay-based control systems
gptkbp:partOf PLC programming languages
gptkbp:readBy Left to right
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Sequential_Function_Chart
gptkb:Structured_Text
Function Block Diagram
Instruction List
gptkbp:represents Electrical control circuits
gptkbp:similarTo Electrical relay logic schematics
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:IEC_61131-3
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:Contacts
Timers
Inputs
Relays
Coils
Counters
Outputs
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Electrical_engineers
Automation technicians
Control system designers
gptkbp:usedIn Industrial automation
PLC programming
gptkbp:visualLanguageFor gptkb:Programmable_Logic_Controllers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Simulink_PLC_Coder
gptkb:IEC_61131-3
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7