S7-1200 HMI only showing time in MS

rQx

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• Dec 17, 2010

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Hi!

When i display my timers in my HMI it shows in MS. I want them to show in seconds. Is there an easy way or do I have to program it for myself?

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bkottaras

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• Dec 17, 2010

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Id set up the PLC to do the cenversion in minutes.
Store the results in a word
Display the word on your HMI.

 

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• Dec 17, 2010

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Thank you!

But I just found out that I can edit the HMI tags to do the conversion. Linear Scaling in properties.

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• Dec 17, 2010

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True.
Better keep the scaling and conversions on the PLC side though.
Easier to follow later on when you don't remember what is what.
Much easier and cleaner for someone else to follow as well.