GET_TICKS_FROM_TIME block
Short summary
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IEC-block, UtilEnh functions, block with internal error diagnostic |
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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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Description |
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Inputs: |
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time |
Return value: |
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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
.
See:
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"Blocks for safe logic" whether this block is supported for developing safety-relevant applications.
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"Highlighting safe logic in the FBD-editor" for the effects when using the block as a block for safe logic.
Internal error diagnostic for block
The block checks the value connected to the input 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.