Configuration of Function Blocks
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3-1
Configuration of Function Blocks
All Loop Control Unit functions can be achieved by wiring the function blocks
in the software.
3-1-1
Configuration of Function Blocks
Function blocks comprise data items called ITEMs each starting from 000.
Function block
ITEM
Data
000
001
002
003
004
:
:
Items from 000 to 004 are common to all function blocks.
ITEM006 and onwards differ according to the Block Model.
3-1-2
Preparing Function Block Data Sheets
CX-Process Tool is used to set data to each item in each function block, and
prepare function block data sheets. Function blocks are registered to function
block data sheets by being allocated to a block address (address for
execution). These function block data sheets need only be transferred
(downloaded) to the Loop Control Unit to enable use of the Loop Control
Unit. Function block data sheets are prepared as function block files
appended with the .ist extention.
Note 1
When the Loop Control Unit is shipped from the factory, function block data
sheets are not stored on the Unit. Be sure to prepare function block data
sheets using CX-Process Tool and transfer (download) the sheets to the
Loop Control Unit.
Follow the procedure below to prepare and download function block data
sheets.
1, 2, 3…
1.
Allocate the function blocks to block addresses.
Select the function blocks to be used, and allocate them to block
addresses in the function block data sheets.
Function blocks become executable data once they have been allocated
to block addresses.