Using the Logic Editor
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Equation Networks
Overview An Equation Network provides an easy way to program complex math functions,
with values stored in register locations. Equations in an Equation Network are
presented in a regular, left-to-right format, technically known as "infix" no tation. Yo u
program Equation Networks and set its enable contact and output coil(s) in the
Equation Network Editor.
Equation Networks were introduced in Quantum Rev. 2 controllers; not all
controllers support Equation Networks. The easiest way to see if your controller
supports Equation Networks is by trying to create a new one—if your controller
doesn’t support it, the Equation Network option on the right-click Insert menu won’t
be available.
Creating an
Equation
Network
In the Network Navigation panel:
Using the
Equation
Network
In the Properties panel:
Step Action
1 Select the network where you want to insert the equation network.
2 From the right click menu in the logic editor select Insert → Equation Network.
An equation network occupies a whole network, regardless of the contents of the
equation network.
Step Action
1 Select an input type from the Input Type drop-down list.
2 Enter the input offset in the Input Offset property
3 Set the register address for the output coils. You can enter either the direct
address (in X:Y numeric format) or a symbolic address. You can also insert
addresses from the Symbols list panel, Used Register Address table and the
Descriptor Summary.See below for coil descriptions.
4 Enter an equation into the network by selecting the ellipsis box in the Equation
property or double-clicking anywhere in the Equation Editor Network. The
Equation Editor dialog appears.