
Data Transfer File Instructions
Chapter 12
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WARNING: The counter address for the File-to-File move
instruction should be reserved for that instruction. Do
not manipulate the counter accumulated or preset values.
Inadvertent changes to these values could result in unpredictable
or hazardous machine operation or a run-time error. Damage to
equipment and/or personal injury could result.
To program a File-to-File move instruction, press keys [FILE] 10. A
display represented by Figure 12.12 will appear.
Figure 12.12
FILETOFILE MOVE Format
FILE-TO-FILE MOVE
COUNTER ADDR: 030
POSITION: 001
FILE LENGTH: 001
FILE A: 110- 110
FILE R: 110- 110
RATE PER SCAN: 001
030
(EN)
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Numbers shown are default values. Bold numbers must be replaced by userentered values. The number of default address digits initially
displayed 3, 4, or 5 will depend on the size of the data table. Initially displayed default values are governed by the I/O rack
configuration.
COUNTER ADDRESS : Address of the instruction in the accumulated value area of the data table.
POSITION : Current word being operated upon (accumulated value of counter).
FILE LENGTH : Number of words in file (preset value of the counter).
FILE A : Starting address of source file.
FILE R : Starting address of destination file.
RATE PER SCAN : Number of data words moved per scan.
030
(DN)
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Figure 12.13 shows the format of Figure 12.12 after the conditions listed
on the next page have been entered.
12.2.1
Programming FiletoFile
Move Instructions
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