{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"plc-temperature-input","name":"PLC temperature input","kind":"symbol","abbreviation":"TI","aliases":[],"category":"control-circuits","drawingTypes":["Schematic"],"referenceFamilies":["Manufacturer"],"summary":"A PLC temperature input connects a documented RTD, thermocouple or compatible sensor through the selected module.","description":["A PLC temperature input connects a documented RTD, thermocouple or compatible sensor through the selected module. Sensor type and conductor count determine its wiring and configuration."],"readingNotes":["Preserve thermocouple polarity or RTD lead arrangement in the schematic.","The preview is an original explanation of this function. Match the actual drawing convention to its legend and the selected equipment documentation."],"drawingChecklist":["State sensor type","Show conductor/polarity arrangement","Reference channel scaling"],"distinction":"A dedicated temperature input is different from an analog input receiving a conditioned transmitter signal.","facts":[{"label":"Drawing role","value":"Controller interface"},{"label":"Representation scope","value":"Functional concept; not an official standard graphic or a product footprint"},{"label":"Identifier status","value":"The short label is a functional lookup label, not an assigned IEC or IEEE symbol number. Any separately listed Autodesk code is a verified vendor block name."}],"references":[{"sourceId":"pub-symbol-analog-io","relevance":"Public documentation of this equipment function or named vendor variant; the illustration is independently authored and is not the source graphic."}],"related":["plc-io","terminal"],"artwork":"edu-plc-temperature-input","publishedOn":"2026-10-13","updatedOn":"2026-10-13","provenance":"independent-public-research","url":"https://eloragrid.ai/symbols/plc-temperature-input","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/library/illustrations/plc-temperature-input.svg","scope":"Original educational concept; not an official standard graphic or product footprint","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"},"sources":[{"id":"pub-symbol-analog-io","title":"Modicon TM3 analog I/O hardware guide","publisher":"Schneider Electric","url":"https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/EIO0000003131/","type":"manufacturer","scope":"Public manufacturer explanation of the equipment function and selection context.","checkedOn":"2026-10-13","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Public documentation of this equipment function or named vendor variant; the illustration is independently authored and is not the source graphic."}]}