Modify PLCopen Axis

A PLCopenClosed 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.

  1. In the Project Explorer, double-click a PLCopen axis.
  2. Right-click the PLCopen axis in the project manager and select Properties in the menu.
    PLCopen Axis Context Menu

    3. Figure 4-16: PLCopen Axis Context Menu

    The PLCopen Axis Data dialog opens:
    PLCopen Axis Data Dialog

    Figure 4-17: PLCopen Axis Data dialog

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 this example) instance can be used in the PLCClosed "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 AXIS_REF Structure.