Timer and counter blocks

Each of these blocks uses a TIMER or COUNTER tag, like its ladder instruction.

Blocks

    • en
    • pre
    • eno
    • PRE
    • ACC
    • EN
    • TT
    • DN

    Timer on delay TON

    Times while en is on. DN turns on when ACC reaches PRE. Use it to delay a start.

    Same as TON in ladder

    • en
    • pre
    • eno
    • PRE
    • ACC
    • EN
    • TT
    • DN

    Timer off delay TOF

    Keeps DN on for PRE after en turns off. Use it to run a fan on after a motor stops.

    Same as TOF in ladder

    • en
    • pre
    • eno
    • PRE
    • ACC
    • EN
    • TT
    • DN

    Retentive timer RTO

    Like TON, but keeps ACC when en turns off. Use it for total run time, and clear it with RES.

    Same as RTO in ladder

    • en
    • pre
    • eno
    • PRE
    • ACC
    • CU
    • CD
    • DN
    • OV
    • UN

    Count up CTU

    Adds 1 each time en turns on. DN is on at PRE. Use it to count parts.

    Same as CTU in ladder

    • en
    • pre
    • eno
    • PRE
    • ACC
    • CU
    • CD
    • DN
    • OV
    • UN

    Count down CTD

    Takes 1 away each time en turns on. Use it for what is left.

    Same as CTD in ladder

    • en
    • eno

    Reset RES

    Sets the timer or counter back to 0 while en is on.

    Same as RES in ladder

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