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Controller Memory and File Types
Data Files
Data files store numeric information, including I/O, status, and other data
associated with the instructions used in ladder subroutines. The data file
types are:
File Name
File
Identifier
File
Number
(2)
Words per
Element
File Description
Output File
O
0
1
The Output File stores the values that are written to the physical outputs
during the Output Scan.
Input File
I
1
1
The Input File stores the values that are read from the physical inputs
during the Input Scan.
Status File
S
2
1
The contents of the Status File are determined by the functions which
utilize the Status File. See System Status File on page 465 for a detailed
description.
Bit File
B
3
, 9 to 255
1
The Bit File is a general purpose file typically used for bit logic.
Timer File
T
4
, 9 to 255
3
The Timer File is used for maintaining timing information for ladder logic
timing instructions. See Timer and Counter Instructions on page 167 for
instruction information.
Counter File
C
5
, 9 to 255
3
The Counter File is used for maintaining counting information for ladder
logic counting instructions. See Timer and Counter Instructions on page
167 for instruction information.
Control File
R
6
, 9 to 255
3
The Control Data file is used for maintaining length and position
information for various ladder logic instructions. See Control Data File on
page 313 for more information.
Integer File
N
7
, 9 to 255
1
The Integer File is a general purpose file consisting of 16-bit, signed
integer data words.
Floating Point
File
F
8
, 9 to 255
2
The Floating Point File is a general purpose file consisting of 32-bit
IEEE-754 floating point data elements. See Using the Floating Point (F)
Data File on page 190 for more information.
String File
ST
9 to 255
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The String File is a file that stores ASCII characters. See String (ST) Data
File on page 312 for more information.
Long Word File
L
9 to 255
2
The Long Word File is a general purpose file consisting of 32-bit, signed
integer data words.
Message File
MG
9 to 255
25
The Message File is associated with the MSG instruction. See
Communications Instructions on page 341 for information on the MSG
instruction.
Programmable
Limit Switch File
PLS
9 to 255
6
The Programmable Limit Switch (PLS) File allows you to configure the
High-Speed Counter to operate as a PLS or rotary cam switch. See
Programmable Limit Switch (PLS) File on page 120 for information.
PID File
PD
9 to 255
23
The PID File is associated with the PID instruction. See Process Control
Instruction on page 279 for more information.
Routing
Information File
RI
9 to 255
20
The Routing Information File is associated with the MSG instruction. See
Communications Instructions on page 341 for information on the MSG
instruction.
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