GET_TICKS_FROM_TIME block
Short summary
Name |
GET_TICKS_FROM_TIME |
→POU type |
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Category |
IEC-block, UtilEnh functions, block with internal error diagnostic |
logicals.standard.util.schedule |
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Graphical interface |
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Available since |
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Functionality
This block converts time to system timer ticks.
Inputs, return value
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Identifier |
Description |
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Inputs: |
T |
TIME |
time |
Return value: |
– |
ULINT |
system timer 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.
Internal error diagnostic for block
The block checks the value connected to the inpu
t
before it is executed.
If the value is negative, the output ENO of the block is set to value FALSE (or an equivalent) and 0 is returned.
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.