Short summary

Name	`GET_EP_TICKS`
→POU type	→function
Category	IEC-block, UtilEnh functions
→Namespace	`logicals.standard.util.schedule`
Graphical interface
Available since	version 2.0.5 (for library `Standard`) – initial variant: in the global namespace version 2.0.7 (for library `Standard`) – declaration within a separate namespace

Functionality

This block retrieves the current, platform-dependent system ticks of the entry point.

Return value

	Identifier	→Data type	Description
Return value:	`–`	`ULINT`	current system ticks

Input EN and output ENO are available when →calling the block. See "Execution control: EN, ENO" for information on input EN and output ENO.

Example for usage within ST-editor

See "SET_EP_TICKS block".

When creating your application within the ST-editor, enter a call of a block by typing the text as requested by the syntax or use Content Assist.

Restriction for test framework

Do not use this block within a POU under test (see "Testing single POUs by using the test framework") because this block is not supported when a test is executed. Reason: The system ticks are adjusted to the simulated cycle cycle of the test execution.