Topic: DMD0429
TIMEDOUT - Timed Output
The Timed Output (TIMEDOUT) instruction will turn an output ON for a predetermined amount of time.
Parameters:
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Minimum On Time is the amount of time (in milliseconds) the specified Output will be ON. This can be any constant value from 1 to 65535 or any numeric location containing a value in that range.
Output is the Bit location that will turned ON for the prescribed amount of time. This can be any writable Bit location.
If Maintain Output is unchecked, the specified Output will turn OFF as soon as the Minimum On Time is reached, regardless of the state of the input logic.
If Maintain Output is checked, after the Minimum On Time is reached, the specified Output will remain ON as long as the input logic is true.
Status Display:
The yellow triangle in the upper left corner indicates this is a Multi-Scan instruction.
See Also:
Related Topics:
DEBOUNCE - Reduce Discrete Input Chatter
Example:
