The Monitor Mode; Monitor/Update Function Block Values - SMC Networks aPNEUALPHA2 Series Programming Manual

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PneuAlpha2 Simple Application
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
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.
Type
Input
Output
Key
System bit
Control bit
Function Block
(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.
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PneuAlpha2 defaults back to the I/O status screen. Press
Abbreviated Terms
I
EI
E
O
E0
A
K
M
N
B
Direct Programming 4
Forcing Conditions
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
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