Modify PLCopen Axis
A vendor -and product- independent worldwide association active in Industrial Control and aiming at standardizing PLC file formats based on XML axis can be modified by using the PLCopen Axis Data dialog. To display this dialog you can:
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Double-click on a PLCopen axis in the Project Explorer
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Right-click the PLCopen axis in the project manager and select Properties in the menu as shown below
Figure 4-18: PLCopen Axis Context Menu
The PLCopen Axis Data dialog is displayed as follows:
Figure 4-19: PLCopen Axis Data Dialog
About Axis Name and Number
The PLCopen Axis Name and Number in the PLCopen Axis Data dialog, are automatically applied to the PLCopen instance of an AXIS_REF structure under Global variables in the Dictionary when the project is compiled.
The PLCopen.XXXXXX_ref (MyAxis1 in the example below) instance can be used in your PLC "Programmable Logic Controller"
A Programmable Logic Controller, PLC, or Programmable Controller is a digital computer used for automation of industrial processes, such as control of machinery on factory assembly lines.
Used to synchronize the flow of inputs from (physical) sensors and events with the flow of outputs to actuators and events programs.
See also AXIS_REF Structure
