Gear

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Name	Description
MLGearInit	Initializes a Gear Pipe Block with user-defined settings and for use in a 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 program.
MLGearReadOffset	Returns the Offset value of a selected Gear Block from the Pipe Network.
MLGearReadOffSlp	Returns the Offset Slope value of a selected Gear Block from the Pipe Network.
MLGearReadRatio	Returns the Ratio value of a selected Gear Block from the Pipe Network.
MLGearReadRatSlp	Returns the Ratio Slope value of a selected Gear Block from the Pipe Network.
MLGearWriteOff	Sets the Offset value of a selected Gear Pipe Block.
MLGearWriteOSlp	Sets the Offset Slope value of a selected Gear Pipe Block.
MLGearWriteRatio	Sets the Ratio value of a selected Gear Pipe Block.
MLGearWriteRatSlp	Sets the Ratio Slope value of a selected Gear Pipe Block.

Examples of Gear Functions

The output value starts with offset = 0 and gain = 1 (blue line)

Call the MLGearWriteOff function to modify the Offset.

This is where Offset_Slope is set with the MLGearWriteOSlp function.

After setting the Offset (Q=TRUE in the previous figure), call the MLGearWriteRatio function to modify the gear Ratio.

This is where Gain_Slope is set with the MLGearWriteRatSlp function.

The output value is adapted with the gear offset and ratio (blue line).

Gear Functions Usage