7 constants, typed literals, 8 retentive constants, 9 keywords – Lenze DDS v2.3 User Manual
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DDS EN 2.3
Application example
An operating hour meter that is to continue counting after a mains failure.
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All other variables will be re-initialized either with the standard initial values (0 or FALSE) or
with the defined initial values.
Example:
VAR RETAIN
rem1:INT; (* 1. retentive variable *)
END_VAR
7.2.7
Constants, typed literals
Between the keywords VAR CONSTANT and END_VAR, all constants are declared.
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Constants can be declared locally or globally.
Syntax:
VAR CONSTANT
END_VAR
Example:
VAR CONSTANT
con1:INT:=12; (* 1. constant *)
END_VAR
For a list of permitted constants refer chapter on Operands.
7.2.8
Retentive constants
Between the keywords VAR
CONSTANT
RETAIN
and END_VAR, all retentive constants are
declared.
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Retentive constants can be declared locally or globally.
Syntax:
VAR CONSTANT RETAIN
END_VAR
Example:
VAR CONSTANT RETAIN
Acceleration: DINT:=10000; (* acceleration time *)
END_VAR
7.2.9
Keywords
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All editors require keywords to be written in capitals.
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Keywords must not be used as variable names.
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