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Need to Watch the Values in Functional Bock

Created by: pavans at: 11/9/2014 5:32 PM (8 Replies)

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11/9/2014 5:32 PM	Rate (0)
pavans Posts: 81 Rating: (0)	Hello, I have written an Algorithm in SCL Functional Block, Now I want to see whether my code is calculating correct values or not. So I need to know how I can see the values being generated my algorithm.Please help me Thanks pavaj
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11/9/2014 5:51 PM	Rate (0)
William_B Posts: 5225 Rating: (1198)	pavans Hello, I have written an Algorithm in SCL Functional Block, Now I want to see whether my code is calculating correct values or not. So I need to know how I can see the values being generated my algorithm.Please help me Thanks pavaj Hi there. Depending on the algorithm it can be tricky sometimes. You can view the online status of the FB as you would any normal code block. You will see that the variables used in each step is available.. but sometimes these are grouped together hidden from view - so press the (+) to view these. Alternatively you could view the values in a Watch Table. For example we have.. 1. #VALUE as one of the declare STAT variables 2. The block is called in OB1. 3. The DB used is called "CALCULATE_DB" 4. Write in the Watch Table: "CALCULATE_DB".VALUE OR 4. Open the "CALCULATE_DB" and left-click-drag VALUE from DB to Watch Table. -- I have had issues before when creating SCL code blocks. What I do: create a few M / MB / MW / MD variables, then put unique variables at each waypoint that I need to test. Then I create a Watch Table that refers to those variables. Then I have the block triggered once to get results. In this case it is of great help to have a test PLC or you can put the code into a dummy project using an "S7-1500" PLC and simulate the result (STEP7 Professional). Alternative to this you could create a secondary OB1 (OB123?) on a live PLC and do some testing while the process in the background is not disturbed. This makes more sense when using the FW4 PLC and if you are careful of your workflow. I hope this is of help. w
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11/9/2014 10:25 PM	Rate (0)
pavans Posts: 81 Rating: (0)	Hello Williams Thank you for you assistance, I tried what you said but I couldn't see that value. I am attaching my project in this message. In My project I want to see the value of AltitudeAngle in Solar Function Block. Please help me how I can see the value that is being calculated by my program. Kindly help me. Thanks pavan Attachment Solar.zip (110 Downloads)
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11/10/2014 6:28 AM	Rate (0)
William_B Posts: 5225 Rating: (1198)	Dear friend, Consider creating OB1 and call FB1 with a DB. FB1 will not run on its own.. it needs to be called from an OB. When you have created this call, you will have a DB available. Then follow my instructions given earlier. If you still have doubt, let us know. Regards. w
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11/10/2014 8:00 AM	Rate (0)
William_B Posts: 5225 Rating: (1198)	..I offer some visual clues to my earlier suggestions. w Attachment Visual Clue_Calling FB1 in OB1 to view progress in watch table.jpg (106 Downloads)
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11/11/2014 10:30 AM	Rate (0)
Min_Moderator Platinum Member Joined: 9/3/2014 Last visit: 3/13/2019 Posts: 4766 Rating: (122)	Follow upquestion published bypavans is split to a separate thread with the subject DaylightAdjustment & Actual Data & Time in OB Block. Best regards Min_Moderator

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11/11/2014 7:42 PM	Rate (0)
William_B Posts: 5225 Rating: (1198)	Min_Moderator Follow upquestion published bypavans is split to a separate thread with the subject DaylightAdjustment & Actual Data & Time in OB Block. Best regards Min_Moderator Question related to this thread: (extract quoted) pavans Hello Williams thank you very much for your assistance, ...{cut}... Please let me know where should I define that External Variable (6 th to do thing in the Image that you sent me), I am asking too much from you, I am sorry for that I am in great need of this project & this is my first time programming in this Software. Kindly please help Thanks pavan
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11/11/2014 7:51 PM	Rate (0)
William_B Posts: 5225 Rating: (1198)	@huggy_d1 and everyone else: I am assuming that pavans is a student. He is a first time user and require the most basic help. Is there any notes / tutorials that will show our friend from "chapter 0" how to program? His latest question relates to how to create variables for your program. @pavan: I hope that you are a student and that you missed a class or two. Else you and I have a problem - my schedule does not allow me to be your personal tutor at this time. If you are a student.. there is power in numbers - go talk to your fellow students and catch up. Group work was the single biggest thing that rescued me from failing my subjects. (sorry) w
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11/13/2014 6:27 AM	Rate (0)
pavans Posts: 81 Rating: (0)	Hello William Thank you very much for your support.
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