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Timer / Counter

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  • On-delay timerTONTimes while the rung is true. DN turns on when ACC reaches PRE.
  • Off-delay timerTOFKeeps DN on for PRE after the rung goes false.
  • Retentive timerRTOLike TON, but keeps ACC when the rung goes false. Clear it with RES.
  • Count upCTUAdds 1 each time the rung turns on. DN is on at PRE.
  • Count downCTDTakes 1 away each time the rung turns on.
  • ResetRESSets a timer's or counter's ACC to 0 and clears DN.
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