Back to FBD referenceTypical FBD symbol for OUT
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
IN
OUT
Inputs
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN | BOOL | Yes | The boolean result that should be written to the output signal. |
Outputs
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.