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Programming Console Operations
Section 7-2
7-2-28 Hex-ASCII Display Change
This operation is used to convert word data displays back and forth between
4-digit hexadecimal data and ASCII. It is possible in any mode.
The displayed PV of the timer or counter cannot be changed.
1,2,3...
1.
Monitor the status of the desired word(s) according to the procedure de-
scribed in 7-2-14 Bit, Digit, Word Monitor. While the multiple addresses are
being monitored, the leftmost word is subject to change.
(Multiple address monitor)
2.
Press the TR Key to switch to ASCII display. The display will toggle be-
tween hexadecimal and ASCII displays each time the TR Key is pressed.
Note
1.
A message contained in three words can be displayed by using ASCII dis-
play in combination with the Three-word monitor operation.
2.
The Hexadecimal, BCD Data Modification Operation can be used while
displaying ASCII data. Input values in 4-digit hexadecimal.
7-2-29 Displaying the Cycle Time
This operation is used to display the current average cycle time (scan time). It
is possible only in RUN or MONITOR mode while the program is being exe-
cuted.
1,2,3...
1.
Press the CLR Key to bring up the initial display.
2.
Press the MONTR Key to display the cycle time.
There might be differences in displayed values when the MONTR Key is
pressed repeatedly. These differences are caused by changing execution
conditions.
RUN
MONITOR
PROGRAM
OK
OK
OK
D0000D0001
4142 3031
TR
D0000D0001
"AB" 3031
TR
D0000D0001
4142 3031
RUN
MONITOR
PROGRAM
OK
OK
No
MONTR
00000SCAN TIME
012.1MS
"MS" in the display indicates
the unit "ms" for the cycle time.
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