The orientation of the bistable symbol indicates the characteristics of the bistable, as is normal for a control circuit diagram ___

Refer to the drawing of a pressure alarm circuit (see figure below).

Pressure Alarm Circuit -50

The orientation of the bistable symbol indicates the characteristics of the bistable, as is normal for a control circuit diagram.

The bistable turns on to actuate an alarm at a system pressure of 100 psig.

The bistable has a 5 psig deadband, or neutral zone.

If current system pressure is 90 psig, which one of the following describes the alarm circuit response as system pressure slowly increases to 110 psig?

A. The alarm is currently actuated and will turn off at 95 psig.
B. The alarm will actuate at 100 psig and will not turn off.
C. The alarm is currently actuated and will turn off at 105 psig.
D. The alarm will actuate at 100 psig and will turn off at 105 psig.

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Answer: C

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