[AS_STTUP] Startup information of automation station

Function block AS_STTUP allows for targeted control and release of the application start up in the automation station.

AS_STTUP allows for targeted control and release of the application startup in the automation station.

Functioning

AS_STTUP provides information for automation station cycles.

  • Output [Sta5Cyc] is set to 1 in the 5th cycle of the automation station and remains at 1 during automation.
  • Output [Pls5Cyc] provides a pulse with the 5th automation station cycle.
  • Outputs [Sta10Cyc], [Pls10Cyc], [Sta20Cyc], and [Pls20Cyc] have the same function for automation station cycles 10 or 20.
Pins

Output

Description

Data type

Default value
Value range

Sta5Cyc

State 5 cycle after startup of automation station

Boolean

0

Pls5Cyc

Pulse 5 cycles after startup of automation station

Boolean

0

Sta10Cyc

State 10 cycle after startup of automation station

Boolean

0

Pls10Cyc

Pulse 10 cycles after startup of automation station

Boolean

0

Sta20Cyc

State 20 cycle after startup of automation station

Boolean

0

Pls20Cyc

Pulse 20 cycles after startup of automation station

Boolean

0

Application

AS_STTUP is used when specific actions are required upon automation station startup:

  • Waiting for data that may not immediately be available upon automation startup.
  • Avoiding competition among actions during startup, e.g., for priorities.
  • Actions specific to startup after automation station startup.
info

The various outputs can be used in any manner as per the application.