Device Control Block

Purpose

The Device Control (DC) block coordinates the opening and closing of digital devices on the plant floor based upon certain user-defined conditions. This block allows for the timed operation of a device by confirming its status with feedback signals.

Features

The Device Control block:

  • Is a primary block.
  • Is an optional batch block.
  • Can monitor up to 16 digital-input points and can output up to 8 digital-output points.
  • Allows two feedback signals (confirm Open and confirm Close) for each output.
  • Can be placed on scan by a RUN or CALL command in the Program block or through a Data link.
  • Executes all commands without interruption in Automatic mode.
  • Suspends the execution of all commands in Manual mode.

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