abs / absL

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 Function - Returns the absolute value of the input.

Inputs

Input

Data Type

Range

Unit

Default

Description

IN

REAL / LREAL

 

 

 

Any value.

Outputs

Output

Data Type

Range

Unit

Description

Q

REAL / LREAL

 

 

Result: Absolute value of IN.

Remarks

None

FBD Language Example

FFLD Language Example

  • In the FFLD Language, the operation is executed only if the input rung (EN) is TRUE. 
    • The output rung (ENO) keeps the same value as the input rung.

IL Language Example

  • In the IL Language, the input must be loaded in the current result before calling the function.
Op1: LD  IN
     ABS
     ST  Q    (* Q is: ABS (IN) *)

ST Language Example

Q := ABS (IN);

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