by Regardt Voigt | Apr 2, 2020 | Convert PLC Applications, FX2N, FX3U, FX5, GX Works 2, GX Works 3, i-QR, iQ-F, Melsec iQ-R, Melsec-A, Melsec-FX, Melsec-Q, PID Control, PLC, Q Series, QSeries, Software, VSD
DATATYPES In the digital world, logic is the dictating force in order for performance to exist. The language at which data is being put in transit is being done so via the values being stored into the relevant datatypes. In general, the following datatypes are...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 17, 2018 | E1000, GOT HMI, GOT1000, GT2000
Introduction It is not well known that within the GT1000 range of HMIs it is possible to create actions in a connected PLC based on the time and day of the week. This document outlines how to set this up using the Time Action feature. Design Constraints When a project...
by Regardt Voigt | Feb 23, 2018 | FX3U, FX5, PLC
Introduction Here we detail the use of a specific instruction that can be used to measure how long an input has been ON for. Design Considerations The TTMR instruction (available in FX2N, FX3U and FX3G PLCs), provides a method of measuring how long an input condition...
by Regardt Voigt | Jan 22, 2018 | FX3U, FX5, GX Works 2, GX Works 3, PLC, Software
Mitsubishi PLC Data Types & Utilization Specifications 8 Simple PLC data types are available – indicating the format at which PLC data is being stored. Bits are bi-state information (Binary information. Words are 16Bits. Double-Words are 32Bits. These are...
