Basic Ladder Logic (Full Lecture)

In this lesson we'll take an introductory look at ladder logic diagrams, the principle means electrically controlled systems use to document and convey not only connection of individual devices making up the system but also the function of that system. Additionally, this lecture includes coverage of a handy configuration called a holding circuit. (Full lecture)

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[hunterbeck]

Excellent lecture. I've not been able to fully grasp ladder logic for a long time--especially holding circuits, but you have explained it thoroughly and in an extremely well laid out and organized manner. Your teaching style is impeccable, thank you.

[CLUBKILLE]

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[chance]

This is sad and funny to me as a professional technician. I have paid for courses like this in the past, and this is vastly superior. These types of circuits are fundamental, and clear explanations really help comprehension. I am looking forward to moving through your series as I move towards the PLC series.

[Space_Tour]

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[Lawnandgarden]

Finally someone who can break down schematic diagrams to the basics and explain with clarity. Youre amazing!

[natriumguy]

This is absolutely amazing tutorial. I have just graduated from college with an Electrical Engineering degree. I want to make my career in Automation Industry. Thanks for the help.

[stanleykania]

Finished school and started a job in a steel mill.. overwhelming.. revisiting the basics is helping me..

[houstongordon]

you are so right, the first time i tried to dive right in and understand this it was very frustrating but i put my time in and now its like, yeah this is definitely making perfect sense thank you for making such a good and thorough teaching channel and you cover so very much for someone like myself who wants to jump from being a welder to working with electricity

[rybread]

Had this class in 2015 with Professor Pytel. Still come back to the lecture when I need to work with PLC

[Brandon]

Great job. I'm an electrician apprentice 4 weeks in. Totally confused every day. Thanks for making it clear.

[robertwalker]

Thank you for this video. I am a Ranken Technical graduate from St Louis, Missouri. Been out of school for 5 years & most been doing apartment & hotel maintenance. Not much PLC work since my first year out of school. This definitely helped me brush up & get more confident as I prepare to take this quiz for a new job working in an industrial facility. Didn't even have to get out my notes from school, this video helped all the information in the back of my head rush to the front if my head...

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[janusz]

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[ElecTele-pmfz]

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[BrunoPonce]

I'm 2 weeks into an introductory Industrial Maintenance Tech course and was having some trouble with the electrical Ladder logic but after viewing this video, I finally feel more comfortable with this. Thanks for putting this out there. It really helps. All I can say is thank god for rewind...

[guloguloguy]

THANK YOU, FOR THIS VERY WELL ILLUSTRATED, AND EXPLAINED TUTORIAL, ON BASIC "LADDER LOGIC" DIAGRAMS, AND "START/STOP/HOLD/E-STOP" CONTROLS!

[sarag]

back again! Now I'm out of the apprenticeship and taking a continuing ed class. Yet another instructor sending us here.
Im glad for it!

[HamedAdefuwa]

This seemed so complex initially but it made sense to me, thanks Jim!

[ladyakuno]

So glad I found this. My instructor for electromechanical control systems just reads off of power points. He should recommend your video. It's fantastic. Easy to follow and great explanations. Btw, you just helped me with a very similar hw that I couldn't quite figure out. It has to do with 2 solenoids and a light coming on to show which one is active. I think my circuit will work now. I even added the e-stop. 10 million thank yous!!! Subscribed. :)