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Simple Application Controllers
Direct Programming 4
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4.8
The Monitor Mode
Function Block values and Output status can be manipulated from the Monitor option.
When placed in the Run mode, the
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defaults back to the I/O status screen. Press the “ESC
and OK” keys together to enter the Top Menu and then enter Monitor. The program will now be
displayed on-screen. Movement among the function blocks is the same as in the ProgEdit
mode.
4.8.1
Monitor/Update Function Block Values
Move to the function block to monitor and enter Setup FB. The Function Block Values can be
updated and monitored. Changes to current values will be valid only while in the Monitor Mode.
Changes to Set point data and the comparison values will be written to the system memory.
(1) It is possible to force ON/OFF, however, the status is decided by hardware control.
(2) It is possible to force ON/OFF, however, the status is decided by programming control.
(3) It is not possible to force ON/OFF.
Type
Abbreviated Terms
Forcing Conditions
Input
I
1
EI
1
E
2
Output
O
2
E0
2
A
2
Key
K
3
System bit
M
3
Control bit
N
2
Function Block
B
3