Short summary

Name	`BLOCKING_WAIT`
→POU type	→function
Category	IEC-block, UtilEnh functions
→Namespace	`logicals.standard.util.delay`
Graphical interface
Available since	version 3.2.3 (for library `Standard`)

Functionality

This blocks blocks the execution of the calling →program for the given time. It queries the actual time from the used runtime system.

Use this block with care and after you have clarified the behavior of the block with the system integrator of your target system or runtime system. Otherwise the execution might be blocked longer than for the expected time.

Inputs

	Identifier	→Data type	Description
Inputs:	`DELAY`	`TIME`	run time of the function

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

See:

"Blocks for safe logic" whether this block is supported for developing safety-relevant applications.
"Highlighting safe logic in the FBD-editor" for the effects when using the block as a block for safe logic .

Example for usage within ST-editor

At present, there is no example.

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.