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User functions, User function editor – Delta RMC151 User Manual

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4 Using RMCTools

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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