Emerson P/N 400361-00 How User, Programs Work, Program Window Components, Program Parameters

8 How User

Programs Work

8.1 Program Window Components

There are 5 major components to the Program View or programming window. These components are the Program Parameters, Program Toolbar, Instruction List, Red Dot

Instruction List

Figure 102: Program View Components

Each of these main components must be used to successfully create a user program. Each of the components are described in detail below.

8.2 Program Parameters

Figure 103: Program Parameters

8.2.1 Program Name

The user can enter a descriptive name up to 12 characters for the specific user program.

Error Bar, and the Code Window. Figure 102 points out the components listed above.

Program Parameters

Program Toolbar

Code Window

Red Dot Error Bar

8.2.2 Program Number

Each program has an associated Program Number. The number helps to keep the programs organized.

8.2.3 Task Number

The Task Number parameter determines which task the program runs on. Default Task Number is 0. Users can select Task Numbers from 0 to 3. Programs assigned to different tasks can run simultaneously due to the multitasking capabilities of the SM-EZ Motion module. Programs assigned to the same task cannot run at the same time.

For more information on Multitasking, refer to “Program Multi-tasking” on page 74.

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