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Inputs, outputs, and values

OUT

Program output

The OUT block terminates a portion of the FBD diagram and writes the evaluated boolean value to the program output image.

Typical FBD symbol

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Typical FBD symbol for OUT

Inputs

NameTypeRequiredDescription
INBOOLYesThe boolean result that should be written to the output signal.

Outputs

NameTypeRequiredDescription
This block has no output ports.

Stateful

No, the block does not keep internal state.

Behavior rule

Receives the logical diagram result and writes it to the output image.

Practical use

  • switching a motor;
  • switching a lamp;
  • driving a valve;

What to watch

  • Using OUT as an intermediate logic block. Use INTERNAL_SIGNAL for intermediate values.

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