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title: Timer connector methods
description: Learn about the Timer connector methods and event.
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# Timer connector methods

Learn about the Timer connector methods and event.

## Start method

The Start method enables you to set a time in milliseconds.

-   **Input**

    Interval


|Parameter name|Port type|Data type|Description|Mandatory?|
|--------------|---------|---------|-----------|----------|
|Interval|Data In|Integer|Timer interval in milliseconds.|Yes|

## Stop method

Stops the timer.

## OnTimeTick event

The event starts when the Start method starts.

|Parameter name|Port type|Data type|Description|Mandatory?|
|--------------|---------|---------|-----------|----------|
|SignalTime|Data Out|Integer|The system date and time when the trigger starts operating.|Yes|
|ElapsedTime|Data Out|Integer|Total time in the timer elapsed.|Yes|

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