Using Index Registers for timers in GX Works 2

[brownie1985]

Hi, I am wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to use index registers for timers in GX Works 2. I am using an FX3U plc and I would like to pass an index value into a function block so I can use a different timer inside each function block. I have used indexes with timers extensively in GX Developer -FX with the same PLC without any problems but using the structured ladder in GX Works 2 I get a compile error. The programming manual suggests it is possible saying "Only Z0 or Z1 can be used for contacts of coils of the timer" but this doesnt seem to work. I have attached a screenshot which illustrates the problem. The first output function (line 21) uses timer 10 and compiles correctly, the second uses timer (1+10)=11 and fails. Interestingly, if I change the PLC to a Q type this line does compile (although that is not much benifit to me!) Does anyone know how to get around this problem? Cheers.

[Gambit]

If you need different timers in a FB just use the Timer_10_FB_M or Timer_100_FB_M Edited January 19, 2011 by Gambit

[brownie1985]

Thanks Gambit, I overlooked the function block option - that works great!