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3.2 Create New PLC Task
You only have to follow this step if the Main PLC task timing verified in step 3.1 above is not the correct
update time for the SMD34K and the correct time is not an integer multiple of the Main PLC task timing.
1) In the Solutions Explorer , expand out System
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Tasks so that the tasks are visible. Right click on Tasks and
select “Add New Item...”.
2) In the window that opens, name the new task and select “TwinCAT Task With Image” as the Type . Click
the [OK] button to accept the values.
Figure T3.2 Create New Task
3) In the window that open, enter the desired update time in Cycle Ticks. By default, each Cycle Tick is 1
millisecond.
4) If needed, expand out the new task so that the Outputs icon is visible.
5) Right click on the Outputs icon and select “Add New Item...”. The
Insert Variable window will open.
6) Name the new variable. Under >Data Type , select “UINT”. Click the [OK] button to close the Insert
Variable window.
Figure R6.6 Setting Task Variable Name and Size