Siemens S7 Read
This function block facilitates communication with Siemens S7 PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) by reading various data types from specified data blocks within the PLC.
๐ฅ Inputs
Enable
A boolean input that allows enabling or disabling the reading operation from the PLC.
S7 Client
A generic input representing the connection details required to communicate with the Siemens S7 device.
๐ค Outputs
Data
Provides the data read from the specified data block in the PLC, corresponding to the selected data type.
๐น๏ธ Controls
DB Number
A textual input field where you specify the data block number from which to read.
DB Byte Address
A textual input field to input the starting byte address within the data block.
DB Data Type
A dropdown menu allowing you to select the type of data to read, such as Boolean, Int, DInt, Real, etc. Available types are predefined.
๐จ Features
Flexible Data Access
Users can read various data types from different data blocks within the PLC.
Error Handling
Robust logging against potential read errors or connection issues provides real-time feedback.
Dynamic Connection Management
Automatically reconnects to different PLC devices when the address changes.
๐ Usage Instructions
Enable Reading: Set the
Enable
input to true to allow the block to initiate a read operation.Input Connection Details: Connect the
S7 Client
input with the connection parameters of the Siemens PLC.Specify DB Number: Specify the desired data block number using the
DB Number
input field.Set Byte Address: Input the byte address to specify from which point in the block the data should be read.
Select Data Type: Choose the appropriate data type for reading from the dropdown menu.
Run the Block: When executed, the block will read data from the PLC based on the provided parameters and output the result.
๐ Evaluation
The function block retrieves and displays the specified data from the Siemens S7 PLC when executed successfully.
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๐ ๏ธ Troubleshooting
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