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1.7.8 Memory area "timer T" 
 
This  memory  area  contains  timer  values.  If  timer  is  enabled,  the  value 
contained into this area will increase or decrease according to the type of 
timer, with the resolution chosen at the starting of timer. 
 
1.7.9 Memory area "preset timer PT"  
 
Memory  area  “preset  timer  PT”  is  the  memory  where  preset  values  of 
timers are stored.  
 
1.7.10 Memory area "counters C" 
 
This  memory  area  contains  counters  values.  Accordingly  to  the  type  of 
counter, at each counting operation, the value contained into this area will 
be updated. 
 
1.7.11 Memory area preset values of counters PV 
 
In this area are stored the preset values of counters PV.  
 
1.7.12 Memory area EEPROM 
 
EEPROM area is the non-volatile memory to store all data which cannot be 
lost  even  if  PLC  is  switched-off  for  long  periods  (over  6  months).  Data 
stored in this area is tested at the starting of the PLC to check its integrity 
and  in  case  of  anomaly,  the  fault  condition  is  notified  (SM1.2)  and  the 
whole area is initialized at 0 (zero). Access and writing in this area requires 
longer time than any other area, therefore it is recommended not to use this 
area for frequent access, but only at starting to copy the stored data , for 
example in area V , and then to use these for quick access, guaranteeing a 
faster program.  
N.B.:  EEPROM  memory  allows  a  max.  number  of  writings  for  each 
location  (warranted  1000000),  after  that  data  integrity  is  no  longer 
assured;  so  it  is  necessary  to  avoid  continuously  writing  into  this 
memory area.