timers


ControlLogix Self-Running Timers

Introduction to ControlLogix Self-Running Timers ControlLogix Self-Running Timers will generate a pulse. Basically, we can use this pulse to trigger other instructions, such as Messaging, and Bit Shift Registers. Another way to use self-running timers is to create a watchdog. In this case, the timer will generate an alternating high Read More »

ControlLogix Self-Running Timers

ControlLogix Flashers

Introduction to ControlLogix Flashers ControlLogix flashers allow for an output to be energized and de-energized at a steady interval.    For example, if we have an alarm horn, you can add a flasher bit in series with the output.   The alarm horn will then energize and de-energize at regular intervals.  Read More »

FlipFlop Timers

ControlLogix Timers 2

Introduction to ControlLogix Timers ControlLogix timers are used to delay events, or to time events.    There are three timers in the ControlLogix processor.  The TON (Timer On Delay) delays an event from turning on.   Next, the TOF (Timer Off Delay) Delays an event from shutting off.  Then we Read More »

TOF Timeout