Timers

To enter a timer into a rung, position the cursor on the right side of the rung, or to the left of where you want to place the instruction.

Click on the Timer/Counter tab above the ladder window and click on TON.A timer instruction will appear at the right side of the rung. A box with a cursor will appear.

Type the tag in the “Timer” field and press <Enter>
Type the preset value and press <Enter>
Type the initial accumulator value and press <Enter>

Other types of timer instructions are selected by clicking on the Timer/Counter tab and then the appropriate mnemonic (TON, TOF, RTO, or RES (reset timer)).

Note: to refer to the timer done bit in a contact address, use "timer_tag.DN".

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