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Table Of Contents
SFCs for Controlling Program Execution
System Software for S7-300/400 System and Standard Functions - Volume 1/2
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4.3 Delaying Execution of the User Program with SFC 47
"WAIT"
Description
With SFC 47 "WAIT," you program delays or waiting times in your user program.
You can program waiting times up to 32767 µs. The smallest possible waiting time
depends on the particular CPU and is the same as the execution time of SFC 47.
Interrupt ability
SFC 47 "WAIT" can be interrupted by higher priority OBs.
Note
(for S7-300 only, but not for CPU 318)
The waiting time programmed with SFC 47 is a minimum time. It is extended by
the execution time of the nested priority classes and by load on the system.
Parameter Declaration Data Type Memory Area Description
WT INPUT INT I, Q, M, D, L, constant The parameter WT contains the
waiting time in
µ
s.
Error information
SFC 47 "WAIT" does not provide any error information.