Strings: Display RTC (ASCII)

You can display an RTC value as an ASCII string by using the RTC to ASCII function together with the ASCII String variable.

To use Display RTC:

1. Select RTC to ASCII from the String menu on the Ladder toolbar.

2. Place the function in the net, and select a display format; both European and American format are available.

3. In the HMI Display, select Display RTC from the Text Variable menu.

When the program shown below is downloaded, pressing key 1 on the Vision's keypad will display the current time on the Vision's LCD.

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