Returns the value of a time counter that counts from 0 to a maximum of 2147483647 ms (about 24 days). In the event of an overflow, the time is restarted at 0. The accuracy is 1ms. The time value is influenced by the operating modes of the PLC.
The following table provides an overview of how the operating time value is updated depending on the operating mode of the PLC.
| Operating mode | Operating time |
|---|---|
| Startup | Constantly updated. |
| RUN | Constantly updated. |
| STOP | Stopped, and retains the current value. |
| Warm restart | Deleted and restarts with "0". |
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Section | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
LTIME |
Return value | Provides the current operating time of the PLC in the range 0 to 2^31 -1 ms. |