Chapter 7 Function Block
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7.5.3 Indirect Start (APM_IST)
Form of Function Block Description
Input
REQ : Request for execution of function block
BASE : Set the base no. with module
SLOT : Set the slot no. with module
AXIS : Axis to command
STEP : Set the step no. to do teaching
0 ~ 150
Output
DONE : Maintain 1 after first operation
STAT : Output the error no in operation
(1) Give “Indirect Start” command to the axis designated as the axis of positioning module with BASE (Base no. of
Positioning module) and SLOT (Slot no. of Positioning module).
(2) This is for operating by setting operation step no. of axis which set as an operation data.
(3) Set an axis to command from 0 ~ 1. If you set wrongly, “Error6” arises.
(4) If the value set on STEP is out of the setting range (0~150), “Error11” arises on STAT.
(5) If set STEP to 0, it operates the current step.