Publication 1756-UM001G-EN-P - January 2007
72 Develop Applications
Organize Tags
With a Logix5000 controller, you use a tag (alphanumeric name) to
address data (variables). In Logix5000 controllers, there is no fixed,
numeric format. The tag name itself identifies the data. This lets you:
• organize your data to mirror your machinery.
• document your application as you develop it.
Tag Organization Overview
When you create a tag, you assign these properties to the tag:
• tag type
• data type
• scope
Digital I/O Device
Analog I/O Device
Integer Value
Storage Bit
Counter
Timer
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