HIMax System  5 Programming 
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Use of the Parameters Target Cycle Time and Target Cycle Time Mode 
These parameters are used to ensure that the cycle time is constantly maintained to the 
Target Cycle Time [ms] value. To do this, this parameter must be set to a value ≠ 0. HIMax 
reduces the reload and synchronization tasks of redundant modules to such an extent that 
the target cycle time can be maintained. 
The parameter Target Cycle Time Mode determines how accurately the target cycle time is 
maintained: 
 If Fixed is set, the target cycle time is maintained exactly. The target cycle time must be 
set such that sufficient reserve is ensured for performing reload and synchronizing the 
redundant processor modules. If the cycle is shorter than the target cycle time, HIMax 
prolongs the cycle to the target cycle time. 
 If Fixed-tolerant is set, HIMax operates as with the Fixed setting, but the target cycle 
time is not observed if processor modules are synchronized or during the first cycle of a 
reload process. 
 If dynamic is set, HIMax completes the cycle as quickly as possible. 
 If Dynamic-tolerant is set, HIMax operates as with the Dynamic setting, but the target 
cycle time is not observed if processor modules are synchronized or during the first 
cycle of a reload process 
5.2.3.2 Hardware System Variables for Setting the Parameters 
These system variables can be accessed in the SILworX Hardware Editor. To this end, 
select the dark-gray background outside the base plate symbols. Double-click or use the 
context menu to open the detail view. 
Variable  Description  Data type 
ON:  Forcing is deactivated.  
OFF:  Forcing is possible. 
Force Deactivation 
Switching from OFF to ON, all forcing procedures are immedi-
ately deactivated. 
Default value: OFF 
BOOL 
Spare 0...Spare 16  Reserved  USINT 
These system variables are used to ensure that the system en-
ters the safe state in the cases required by the application, e.g., 
if failures occur. 
ON:  It sets the controller to the STOP state 
OFF:  The controller is normally running 
Emergency Stop 1 ... 
Emergency Stop 4 
Default value: OFF 
BOOL 
ON:  
 
It locks the operator actions: Stop, Start, Download 
(but not Force and Reload). 
OFF: 
The operator actions: Stop, Start, Download are not 
locked. 
Read-only in RUN 
Default value: OFF 
BOOL 
ON: 
It prevents the controller from being by performing a re-
load. 
OFF:  Loading by performing a reload is permitted. 
Reload Deactivation 
Default value: OFF 
BOOL 
Table 17:  The Hardware System Variables for Setting the Parameters 
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The system variables Force Deactivation, Read-only in Run and Reload Deactivation can 
be activated by a key switch for authorized persons. 
In this way, the user with the proper key switch can interrupt e.g. forcing.