PL7 object language
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Definition of Main Word Objects
Description The following table describes the main word objects.
Words Description Examples Write
access
Immediate
values
These are algebraic values with the same format as single and double
length words (16 or 32 bits), which are used to assign values to these words.
2542 _
Inputs/
outputs
These are the "logic images" of electrical input/output values (e.g.: analogue
inputs/outputs).
They are stored in the data memory and are updated every time the task in
which they are configured is scanned.
%IW23.5
%QW51.1
no
yes
Internal They are used to store values during the program. They are arranged inside
the data space in the same memory field.
%MW10
%MD45
yes
yes
Constants They store constants or alphanumeric messages. Their content can only be
written or modified by the terminal.
They are stored in the same place as the program. They can therefore be
stored to FLASH EPROM memory.
%KW30 yes (only
by the
terminal)
System These words perform several functions:
z some provide information on the state of the system (system and
application operating time, etc.).
z others are used to act on the application (running modes, etc.).
%SW5 according
to i
Function
blocks
These words correspond to current parameters or values of standard
function blocks or DFB instances.
%TM2.P yes
Common They are meant to be exchanged automatically on all stations connected to
the communications network.
%NW2.3 yes
Grafcet Grafcet words are used to find out the activity time of steps. %X5.T yes