Function Blocks 
MATH Function Block 
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MATH Function Block 
Description 
The MATH label stands for Free Form Math.  
 
 
 
This block is part of the 
Math category.  
Function 
Read inputs A through H and calculates the output based on specified general purpose calculation.  OUT is 
calculated from an equation entered here. 
•  Offers the following general purpose calculation functions: 
−  abs = addition, 
−  EXP = exponential (ln
-1
), 
−  Ln  =  natural log (log base e), 
−  Log 10  =  log base 10, 
−  neg (Unary) -  =  negation, 
−  sqrt = Square Root, 
−  + = addition, 
−  – = subtraction, 
−  * = multiplication, 
−  / = division, 
−  ^  =  raised to power of (x
y
) 
−  ( = left parenthesis, 
−  )  =  right parenthesis, and 
•  A maximum of either 50 tokens (note 1) per equation or 100 characters per line is allowed, whichever is 
first exceeded.