flashing light

[lui 0]

This is a silly question, but I forgot how to program a light output to flash when energized. Please help. Thanks

[Mickey 71]

Which controller do you have PLC5, SLC500, or Logix series. some examples here: http://www.patchn.com/ab_plc_flasher.htm Edited 12 Jun 2007 by Mickey

[lui 0]

I'm using a Micrologix 1100 Thanks

[Mickey 71]

The examples above will work also see PDF. ( Free running Clock Status file) FreeRunningClock.pdf

[Sleepy Wombat 27]

[Charlie Maher 0]

I like the two timer method. You can adjust the dwell for the on or off. If you need to pulse a horn, an equal on & off is usually annoying. With two timers you can have it off for 1 second and on for 100 msec, or any combo you want.