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TIMER
The TIMER generates an event at specified intervals. This component is generally used for timing
programs. For example, it sets a delay for a program to start or an interval for a program to refresh and continue
running.
Configuring a TIMER
 This procedure uses the PROPERTIES, COMPONENTS and PROGRAMS panes.
1. From the COMPONENTS > COMPONENTS pane, drag-and-drop onto the work area and then
select it.
2. In the BASIC PROPERTIES pane, enter a delay or refresh value in the Delay (Ms) field.
3. Click at the bottom of the PROGRAMS pane to add a new tag.
 The PROGRAM EDITOR dialog box opens.
4. Type a name in the PROGRAM NAME field.
5. Click in the upper right corner of the PROGRAM EDITOR dialog box and select VARIABLES .
 The PROGRAM VARS pane opens.
 Click at the top of the PROGRAMS VARS pane to add a new variable.
6. Click Settings for the new variable and then do the following.
a. Type timer in the filter field.
b. Set the Invokes the Function? toggle switch to ON.
c. From the SELECT EVENT drop-down list, select CUSTOM EVENT.
d. Type timer in the CUSTOM EVENT field and click SAVE.