Chapter 16 PLC Function ApplicationsC2000 Plus 
 
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5.  ORB command: A configuration in which one block is in parallel with one device or block.   
 
In the case of ANB and ORB operations, if a number of blocks are connected, they should be 
combined to form a block or network from the top down or from left to right.   
6.  MPS, MRD, MPP commands: Branching point memory for multiple outputs, enabling multiple, 
different outputs. The MPS command begins at a branching point, where the so-called branching 
point refers to the intersection of horizontal and vertical lines. We have to rely on the contact status 
along a single vertical line to determine whether the next contact can give a memory command. 
While each contact is basically able to give memory commands, in view of convenience and the 
PLC's capacity restrictions, this can be omitted from some places when converting a ladder 
diagram. The structure of the ladder diagram can be used to judge what kinds of contact memory 
commands are used.   
  MPS can be distinguished by use of the "┬" symbol; this command can be used consecutively 
for up to 8 times. The MRD command is read from branching point memory; because logic 
states along any one vertical line must be the same, in order to continue analysis of other 
ladder diagrams, the original contact status must be read.   
  MRD can be distinguished by use of the "├" symbol. The MPP command is read from the 
starting state of the uppermost branching point, and it is read from the stack (pop); because 
it is the final command along a vertical line, it indicates that the state of the vertical line can 
be concluded.   
  MPP can be distinguished by use of the "└" symbol. Although there should basically be no 
errors when using the foregoing analytical approach, the compiling program may sometimes 
omit identical state output, as shown in the following figure:   
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