Appendix B
Data Types and Data Structures
Data Structures
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The linking device function blocks contain the following data structures.
DS-65 - Value & Status (floating point structure)
This data structure consists of the value and status of floating point parameters
that are Inputs or Outputs.
Table 16 - Value & Status - Floating Point Structure - DS-65
E
Element Name
1
Status
2
Value
DS-66 - Value & Status (discrete structure)
This data structure consists of the value and status of discrete value parameters.
Table 17 - Value & Status - Discrete Structure - DS-66
E
Element Name
1
Status
2
Value
DS-69 - Mode Structure
This data structure consists of bit strings for target, actual, permitted, and normal
modes.
Table 18 - Mode Structure - DS-69
E
Element Name
1
Target
2
Actual
3
Permitted
4
Normal
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Data Type
Size (bytes)
Unsigned8
1
Float
4
Data Type
Size (bytes)
Unsigned8
1
Unsigned8
1
Data Type
Size (bytes)
Bitstring
1
Bitstring
1
Bitstring
1
Bitstring
1