Relays and coils, Normally open contact (xic), Normally closed contact (xio) – Nematron Pointe Controller User Manual

Page 340: C.1 relays and coils, C.1.1 normally open contact (xic), C.1.2 normally closed contact (xio)

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Appendix C: Ladder Diagram Block Reference

Pointe Controller User Guide

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C.1

Relays and Coils

C.1.1 Normally Open Contact (XIC)

When used in a Ladder Diagram, this block acts as a relay that controls the
passing of the rung state from the left to the right. The state is passed only if the
value of the associated Bit tag is true or 1.

Select the

tool (from the

Relays and Coils

toolbar) and click on a ladder rung

to insert the following block:

Once the block is inserted, you can double-click on it to

configure

it.

Functional Description

When the input state from the left becomes on, the value of the associated Bit
tag is checked. If the tag is true or 1, then the output state to the right is turned
on. If the tag is false or 0, then the output state is kept off.

The relay is checked every time the ladder is

scanned

, so long as the input state

remains on.

Configuration Reference

Any Bit tag may be associated with the block: %IX, %MX, %QX, or T_DONE.

C.1.2 Normally Closed Contact (XIO)

When used in a Ladder Diagram, this block acts as a relay that controls the
passing of the rung state from the left to the right. The state is passed only if the
value of the associated Bit tag is false or 0.

Select the

tool (from the

Relays and Coils

toolbar) and click on a ladder rung

to insert the following block:

Once the block is inserted, you can double-click on it to

configure

it.

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