Complete the user program
4.1 Add an on-delay timer to delay the start of an output
Getting started with S7-1200
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Now insert a coil that will turn on after 5 seconds (the preset value for the TON instruction).
For this exercise, enter "M0.0" for the address. This stores the value in the bit memory (M)
area. Rename the tag to "Delay_5sec".
You have created an on-delay
timer that turns on the
"Delay_5sec" bit after 5 seconds.
Saving your work in the project
You can now save your work. Simply click the "Save project"
button on the toolbar.