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In an industrial setting a PLC is not simply "plugged into a wall socket". The electrical design for each machine must include at least the following components.
transformers - to step down AC supply voltages to lower levels
power contacts - to manually enable/disable power to the machine with e-stop buttons
terminals - to connect devices
fuses or breakers - will cause power to fail if too much current is drawn
grounding - to provide a path for current to flow when there is an electrical fault
enclosure - to protect the equipment, and users from accidental contact
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