GET_TICKS_FROM_TIME block

Short summary

Name	GET_TICKS_FROM_TIME
→POU type	→function
Category	Standard (non-safe), UtilEnh functions, block with internal error diagnostic
→Namespace	logicals.standard.util.schedule
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 version 3.8.0 (for library Standard (non-safe)): block moved in this library

Functionality

This block converts time to system timer ticks.

Inputs, return value

	Identifier	→Data type	Description
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.

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.

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.