Strings: RTC to ASCII (Display RTC as 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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