At a Glance

An integrated interface or the addition of a module automatically enhances the language objects application used to program this interface or module.

These objects correspond to the input/output images and software data of the module or integrated interface.

Reminders

The module inputs (%I and %IW) are updated in the PLC memory at the start of the task, the PLC being in RUN or STOP mode.

The outputs (%Q and %QW) are updated at the end of the task, only when the PLC is in RUN mode.

NOTE: When the task occurs in STOP mode, either of the following are possible, depending on the configuration selected:
  • Outputs are set to fallback position (fallback mode).

  • Outputs are maintained at their last value (maintain mode).

Illustration

The operating cycle of a PLC task (cyclical execution) looks like this: