pow / powL

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 Function - Calculates a power.

Inputs

Input

Data Type

Range

Unit

Default

Description

IN

REAL / LREAL

 

 

 

Real value.

EXP

REAL / LREAL

 

 

 

Exponent.

Outputs

Output

Data Type

Range

Unit

Description

Q

REAL / LREAL

 

 

Result: IN at the EXP power.

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.
    • The function is executed only if EN is TRUE.
    • ENO keeps the same value as EN.

IL Language Example

  • In the IL Language, the input must be loaded in the current result before calling the function.
    • The exponent (second input of the function) must be the operand of the function.
Op1: LD  IN
     POW EXP
     ST  Q    (* Q is: (IN ** EXP) *)

ST Language Example

  • In the ST Language, the ** operator can be used.
Q := POW (IN, EXP);
Q := IN ** EXP;

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