25ć4, Cascading timers – Rockwell Automation 1772-L8_LW_LWP_LX_LXP,D17726.5.8 User Manual User Manual

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Programming Technique

Chapter 25

25-4

The switch assembly on the I/O chassis determines how and when
EEPROM to CMOS RAM transfer occurs. A transfer takes place if any
change of CMOS RAM memory content occurs while the battery was
being changed. If a transfer occurs (memory was altered), the data table
contains the values programmed into the EEPROM. If transfer did not
occur, memory did not change. The data table contains the values that
existed at the time system power was removed.

Cascading is a programming technique that extends the ranges of timer
and/or counter instructions beyond the maximum values that may be
accumulated. A 24-hour clock program (Figure 25.5) is an example of
cascading timers. Again, we emphasize not to enter these instructions
using your online production equipment.

Figure 25.5

24ĆHour Clock

030

15

030

1.0

15

030

031

CTU

TON

PR 060

AC 005

PR 060

AC 000

15

031

032

CTU

PR 060

AC 000

15

031

032

CTR

PR 060

AC 000

15

032

032

CTR

PR 024

AC 000

Rung 1

Rung 2

Rung 3

Rung 4

Rung 5

ATTENTION: Do not use the clock program as a real time
clock device. Failure to observe this caution may result in
inaccurate program timing.

Cascading Timers

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