6. Function blocks
6.1 Manufacturer function blocks
Operands Bit inputs
ID: Diagnostic alarm
x
LE - Output backlight
x
P device buttons
x
I - Bit input
x
Q - Bit output
x
Q - Bit output of a FB
x
2)
Only on projects with ≥ 2 base devices on NET
Function block outputs
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Description Note
(bit)
Q1
1: If the operating hours counter reaches or
falls below the reference value at I1 when
counting down or reaches and exceeds it
when counting up
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ZE
Zero
1: If operating hours counter = 0

(DWord)
QV
Actual operating hours counter value
Displayed in hours
Integer
Value range: 0…596 523
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MN
minutes
Value range: 0…59
SC
seconds
Value range: 0…59
Assigning operands
You can assign the following operands to the function block outputs that are numeric
outputs:
Assigning operands Value outputs
MB, MD, MW – Markers
x
NB, NW, ND – NET markers
2)
NET station n
x
QA – Analog output
x
I – Value input of a FB
x
2)
Only on projects with ≥ 2 base devices on NET 
You can assign the following operands to the function block outputs that are bit out-
puts:
Assigning operands Bit outputs
M - Markers
x
SN – Output bit via NET (send)
2)
SN - Output
bit via NET (send)
x
N – Network marker bit
2)
x
LE – Output backlight
x
Q – Bit output
x
I – Bit input of a FB
x
2)
Only on projects with ≥ 2 base devices on NET 
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