User functions, User function editor – Delta RMC151 User Manual
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is downloaded to the controller. The Current Value will be set to the Initial Value for all
variables for which the Initial Value changed.
Choosing the Address Format
The addresses of the variables are displayed in the Register column. To change the
address format, right-click any cell in the Register column, choose Address Formats,
and choose the desired format.
Columns
Tip:
To hide a column, right-click the column heading and click Hide Column. To see it again,
right-click any column heading, click Add Column, and click the desired column name.
Column
Name
Description
First
Column
The number of the variable.
Register
Gives the address of the Current value of the variable. To change the
address format, right-click any cell in the Register column, choose
Address Formats, and choose the desired format.
Tag Name
This is the descriptive name of the variable.
Note:
When communicating from a PLC, you cannot address a variable using
the Tag Name. You must use the register address.
Units
You can enter the units of the variable in this column. The units are
only for your reference and have no further importance.
Type
You must specify the correct format for successful operations. For
example, a variable that is to be compared with an Actual Position
must be of the same format as the Actual Position, which is a REAL.
Retain
Specifies whether a variable will be retained.
Initial
This is the value of the variable before it is modified by a user or a
user program. You can edit this value.
Current
The current value of the variable. Available only on the Monitor tab
and when RMCTools is online with the controller.
Description
You can enter a description of the variable in this column.
Choosing the Address Format
The addresses of the variables are displayed in the Register column. To change the
address format, right-click any cell in the Register column, choose Address Formats,
and choose the desired format.
Printing
To print the variables, on the Variable Table toolbar, click the Print button. Or, on the
File menu, choose Print.
4.11.6. User Functions
To access the User Function Editor: In the Project pane, expand Programming, and
double-click User Functions.
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