Item - Time PC-Clock

Please refer to Adding a New Item for specific information on how to add an ITEM and how to change its properties.

Description

The Math PC Clock ITEM uses the current time from the PC Clock and can either display the time, with an offset if required, or can signal whenever the time changes.

Properties

Class Name A unique name for this item. The class name is display only and cannot be changed.
Name Enter a meaningful name for this Item so that you, and other people, will easily recognize what it is for.
Enabled No - The ITEM is not enabled and will not update when its TASK updates

Yes - The ITEM is enabled and will update when its TASK updates.

Select Data Select an Option for the type of time value:

Year

Month

Day

Hour

Minute

Second

Display Type Select the type of display required:

Display Data - Displays the PC Clock time of the option from "Select Data" including the adjustment for the "Time Offset".

Display Signal - Displays either a 0 or 1 depending on if the time value of the "Select Data" has changed. 0 = No change, 1 = Change. This option is useful for say a signal at the start of every hour.

Time Offset Enter the amount of time the Display Data is to be offset.

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