LINK Systems OmniLink - PLC Interface - Manual (Page 34)

June 5, 2000 Man ual Rev 1 .0
5.7
[PVAL] will vary depending on the parameter requested. Numeric value will generally be a 9 digit
zero padded number. Text values will 40 characters long. See section 5.7 for details.
Section 5.7 Machine Parameter Reference
Machine parameters allow certain information to be extracted from the Link Equipment. Each
parameter has a unique parameter number. The information is requested as outlined in section 5.6.4
Section 5.7.0 Parameter 000 - RUN/PROG Switch Position
Value:
Standard Numeric
Meaning:
Current position of the OIT RUN/PROG keyswitch. The value will be 0 for RUN, 1 for PROG.
This can be used to supply the PLC with RUN/PROG switch functionality, if desired, without
installing a separate switch.
Section 5.7.1 Parameter 001 - Current User
Value:
Standard Numeric
Meaning:
Currently logged in user when using access codes, if any. The value will be 65535 for no user.
Consult the System 5000 Press Control Manual for details on setting up users.
Section 5.7.2 Parameter 002 - Month
Value:
Standard Numeric
Meaning:
The Month number (1-12) reported from the real time clock on the OmniLink OIT.
Section 5.7.3 Parameter 003 - Day
Value:
Standard Numeric