How to Turn the Digital Output On and Off Using an LED Light

This tutorial shows you how to turn the Digital Output on and off with an HMI+PLC combo using an LED Light, while displaying on the user-interface.

Software Required

• MAPware-7000 Programming Software

Hardware Required

• HMC4070A-M – Other HMC2000/HMC4000 models can also be used
• HMC3-M1212P0200 V2 – Other HMC3 I/O modules with Analog Inputs can also be used
• 24 VDC Power Supply (4010-0011)

Wiring and Circuit Design

This wiring diagram can also be applied to any HMC3 I/O Module with Digital Output capabilities.

Digital Output LED Wiring
Power Supply:
Red Wire: 24V Power from Power Supply
Black Wire: Output Signal to PLC/Controller

Digital Output:
Red Wire Y0: 24V to LED
Black Wire: Ground to LED

Software Code

IEC Ladder Diagram

Structured Text

Another type of IEC Language you can use:

Slot01_OP_Coil_00000 := OnOffSwitch ;

User Interface

Sample Project

The project shown above was designed for the specific hardware mentioned at the beginning of the tutorial and is intended to provide you guidance when programming your unit. If you are using models other than the ones specified in this sample project, similar steps can be duplicated within your own project.

Download MAPware Sample Project

Resources & Documentation

HMC/MAPware-7000 Resources

• MAPware-7000 Getting Started Guide
• MAPware-7000 Programming Manual
• IEC 61131-3 Programming Guide for MAPware-7000
• HMC3 I/O Module Guide

More

• Tutorials
• Sample Projects

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About the Author

Kyle Nicholas

As our Technical Content Developer with over 15 years of video production experience, and the face on many Maple Systems videos and tutorials, Kyle can be found sharing his technical knowledge through different mediums.