PLC Variable Creation Wizard
This wizard allows you to automatically create a list of variables used for the mapping. The variable type is Boolean for digital I/Os and UINT for analog I/Os.
Figure 4-101: Wizard to Create PLC Variable - Parameters
Field | Description |
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From channel | Defines the range of channels you want to map automatically |
Scope | Defines where the variables are created (if you select the Global scope, then the variables are created under the Global node in the Dictionary) |
Base Name | Pattern used for variable naming with the name of the object in the Project Tree, followed by a 2-letter acronym (2LA) representing the I/O type. The channel number will replace ##. |
Figure 4-102: Wizard to Create PLC Variable - Mapped Channels
Figure 4-103: Wizard to Create PLC Variable - Variables in the Dictionary