Direct Clock function

The Direct Clock function allows the programmer to write a Ladder program using calendar conditions for:

• Time of Day

• Day of the Week

• Day of the Month

• Month

• Year

These functions are located on the Clock drop-down menu of the Ladder toolbar.

You set the value of Direct Clock functions when you write your project.

You must use the Indirect Clock functions if you want the user to set the value of a Clock function via the PLC's keypad.

Related Topics

Direct Clock function example

Indirect Clock function example