Siemens PLC Tutorial: Using Timers in FB and Naming a Single Bit in a Tag (Known as Overlaying)
In this excerpt from our previous livestream we cover two topics:
How to use a Function Block INSIDE a Multi-Instance Function Block by using an TON IEC Timer inside our custom function block.
AND
How to provide a status word for use by other blocks or faceplates that is made up of individual bits. (Overlaying Tags)
Original Livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/live/TOmQKIkY...
0:00 Calling Blocks inside of Blocks (Portable IEC Timers)
2:17 How Overlaying is Useful (Building a Status Word)
9:28 Setting up Word by Overlaying Tags
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