Connect blocks with an ocon and icon, Enter a value in the tag of a block, Add an ocon – Rockwell Automation Logix5000 Controllers Function Block Diagram Programming Manual User Manual
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Chapter 1 Program a Function Block Diagram
Enter a value in the tag of a block
Complete these steps to assign a value to a parameter when on wire connects to its
pin.
1. In the block, click Properties
.
2. On the Parameters tab, in the Value box of the desired parameter, type the
value.
3. Click OK.
Use an output wire connector (OCON) or input wire connector (ICON) to
transfer data between sheets or in complex wiring situations.
Add an OCON
1. Add an OCON and place it near the output pin that supplies the value.
2. Wire the OCON to the output pin.
3. Double-click the operand area of the OCON.
4. In the box, type a name that identifies the connector and press Enter.
Add an ICON
1. Add an ICON and place it near the input pin that gets the value from the
corresponding OCON.
Connect blocks with an
OCON and ICON
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