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SOLVED> Please explain the IEC_TIMER data type

10/27/2011 10:22 AM	Rate (0)
William_B Posts: 5225 Rating: (1202)	To all a good morning, When using a timer (TON, TOF..) a datablock item is created called "IEC_TIMER". The IEC_TIMER has the following data structure: ST - time........?? PT - time........preset time ET - time........elapsed time RU - bool........?? IN - bool........input to the timer Q - bool........output of timer Could someone please tell me what the ST and RU are for? Thanks. --William
William_B Posts: 5225 Rating: (1202)	Last edited by: William B. at: 11/4/2011 11:50 AM Last edited by: William B. at: 10/27/2011 12:26 PM solved Last edited by: William B. at: 10/27/2011 10:44 AM
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10/27/2011 12:13 PM	Rate (0)
Denilson Pegaia Platinum Expert Joined: 9/23/2005 Last visit: 3/14/2025 Posts: 4406 Rating: (1475)	William B. To all a good morning, When using a timer (TON, TOF..) a datablock item is created called "IEC_TIMER". The IEC_TIMER has the following data structure: ST - time........?? PT - time........preset time ET - time........elapsed time RU - bool........?? IN - bool........input to the timer Q - bool........output of timer Could someone please tell me what the ST and RU are for? Thanks. --William Hi, these variables are just for internal propouses. RU = is running
	Denilson Pegaia Siemens Industry Sector Technical Support
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This contribution was helpful to 1 thankful Users William_B

10/27/2011 12:26 PM	Rate (0)
William_B Posts: 5225 Rating: (1202)	I have used the "is running" (RU) before in AllenBradley PLCs and find it useful. For me this issue is resolved. Thank you.
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10/27/2011 4:14 PM	Rate (0)
Denilson Pegaia Platinum Expert Joined: 9/23/2005 Last visit: 3/14/2025 Posts: 4406 Rating: (1475)	You are welcome!
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rQx Bronze Member Joined: 12/9/2010 Last visit: 1/29/2025 Posts: 164 Rating: (5)	What does the ST - time stand for?

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ml735 Member Joined: 9/28/2013 Last visit: 4/2/2023 Posts: 1 Rating: (0)	ST - start time http://www.automatedsolutions.com/products//dotnet/ascomm/help/namespaces/topic2183.htm

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