GETS7TIMER

Summary

Retrieve a timer value from a S7 PLC. This function is available via the taskpane as well as directly via the cell “=GETS7TIMER(…)”


Return Value

The function returns the requested timer value in seconds.


Arguments

cpuType – Specifies the cpu type of the PLC you want to connect with, must be a string with the CPU type in following format: ‘S7-1200’, ‘S71200’, ‘1200’.

ip – Specifies the ip address of the PLC.

rackNo – Specifies the rack number of the PLC, must be an integer between 0 and 99.

slotNo – Specifies the slot number of the PLC, must be an integer between 0 and 99.

Address – Specifies the timer address of the requested timer, must be an integer between 0 and 9999.


Example

S7 Excel Connect in Microsoft Excel Showing the GETS7TIMER(...) Formula

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