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Configuring
7.9 Configuration of digital inputs/outputs (X142)
Configuring the measuring input technology object
● Select the configuration of the measuring input in the Technology objects folder in the
project tree.
● Configure the basic properties of the technology object in the Basic parameters
configuration window.
Figure 7-13 Basic parameters
Name
● Define the name of the measuring input in this field. The technology object is listed under
this name in the project tree. The tags of the measuring input can be used in the user
program under this name.
Assigned axis or external encoder
STEP 7 displays the axis or external encoder assigned to the measuring input. You can use
the link to directly access the basic parameters of the higher-level technology object.
Unit of measurement
The unit of measure shown for the position of the measuring input corresponds to the unit of
measure of the higher-level technology object.
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