Function Blocks 
PTMR Periodic Timer Function Block 
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PTMR Periodic Timer Function Block 
Description 
The PTMR label stands for Periodic Timer.  
 
 
 
This block is part of the 
Counters/Timers category. 
Function (1 or 2) 
4. Time/Cycle: Generates a discrete output pulse at a specified start time based on the real-time clock and at 
specified time periods thereafter. 
  Start Times = Month, Day, Hour, Minute, Second 
  Cycle Periods = Monthly, Weekly, Daily 
  Time Cycle Periods Within a Day = Hours (0-23) Minutes (0-59) Seconds (0-59) 
    NOTE: Once started, period repeats until reset. 
5.
 Reset Cycle: Generates a digital output based on a digital input and at regular intervals thereafter. 
  Time Start = ON to OFF transition of reset input. 
  Cycle Time Period = Hours (0-23) Minutes (0-59) Seconds (0-59) 
Input 
RST
 = Reset/Enable (ON = Output disable, OFF = Output enable) 
Output 
EVENT
= OUT Logic State. Output turns ON for one scan cycle when elapsed time matches setpoint time 
(One-shot). 
Block properties 
 
 
 
Double click on the function block to access the function block properties dialog box.