PI MS249E - Working with Macros

7 Operation
C-863.12 Mercury Controller MS249E Version: 1.2.1 99
Command
Syntax
Function
VAR? (p.
203)
VAR? [{<Variable>}]
Gets variable values.
WAC (p.
205)
WAC <CMD?> <OP> <Value>
Can only be used in macros. Waits until a
condition is met.
#8 (p.
127)
-
Tests if a macro is running on the controller.
Parameters
The following parameter is available for working with macros:
Parameters
Description and Possible Values
Ignore Macro Error?
0x72
Determines whether the controller macro is stopped if an error occurs
when it is running.
▪ 0 = Stop macro when error occurs (default)
▪ 1 = Ignore error
7.7.3 Working with Macros
Work with macros comprises the following:
▪ Recording macros (p. 99)
▪ Starting macros (p. 103)
▪ Stopping macros (p. 105)
▪ Configuring a startup macro (p. 106)
▪ Deleting macros (p. 107)
INFORMATION
It is recommended to use the Controller macros tab in PIMikroMove when working with
controller macros. There you can record, start, and manage controller macros easily. Refer to
the PIMikroMove manual for details.
Recording a macro
INFORMATION
The C-863.12 can save up to 32 macros simultaneously. A maximum of 5 nesting levels are
possible in macros.