Command 5 - GET TOD (Time of Day)
Original instructions
Overview
The GET TOD command reads the module’s TOD clock and returns the time of day and the date in the Response Words 1 to 7. The format for the time of day and date is identical to that used by the PLC time/date registers.
This command is executed continuously without the need for changing any of the command words.
Command Structure
NOTE: Word 1 through Word 11 for Command 5 are not used.
Response Structure
NOTE: Words 8 through 10 for Command 5 return a 0.