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An output relative to the device that reads either a TRUE or a FALSE, 1 or 0, or ON of OFF as an output signal.

May be used to activate an alarm, beacon, valve or interlock device.

P&ID Abbreviation

On a P&ID, a Discrete Output shown in a PLC instrument bubble would mean that the instrument to which it is attached receives an output from the PLC (or equivalent) that is either a TRUE or FALSE.

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