Configure steps
- Last UpdatedJan 16, 2025
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Configuring a step tells the step program what to do when this step becomes active. You can configure the following:
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Step name |
Arbitrary name you can use for easier identification. |
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Step section |
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Condition |
The combination of a trigger and/or timer required for the step to be executed. The condition is evaluated at each scan cycle until the condition is fulfilled, or any other action is taken. |
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Trigger |
The trigger that is associated with the condition. The trigger is represented by an Alias which is defined in the Aliases panel. |
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Timer Preset |
The time setting that is associated with the step condition. This can either be an actual time or an offset. |
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Write On Exit |
Determines whether the step program writes the On Exit values to the outputs when the step condition is met. |
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Jump Section |
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Condition |
The combination of a trigger and/or timer required for Sequencer to jump to a different step. The jump condition is evaluated at each scan cycle. It causes Sequencer to jump, if the jump condition is met. |
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Trigger |
The trigger that is associated with the condition. The trigger is represented by an Alias which is defined in the Aliases panel. |
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Timer Preset |
The time setting that is associated with the jump condition. This can either be an actual time or an offset. |
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Write On Exit |
Determines whether the step program writes the On Exit values to the outputs when the jump condition is met. |
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Jump To |
The name of the step Sequencer jumps to, if the jump condition is met. |
To configure or modify a step name
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Select the Step Program tab. The Step Program panel appears.
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Locate the step to configure or change.
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Select the step name cell of that step. Enter a new step name and press Enter.
To configure or modify the step or jump condition
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Select the Step Program tab. The Step Program panel appears.
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Locate the step to configure or modify the condition.
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Select the Condition cell of that step. Select the trigger and/or timer.
For more information about the types of triggers and timers, see Define step and jump conditions.
To assign a step or jump trigger to a condition
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Select the Step Program tab. The Step Program panel appears.
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Locate the step to configure or modify the condition.
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In the Trigger cell of either the Step section or the Jump section, enter the name of the Alias or select it from the list.
To configure or modify the Step Timer Preset or Jump Timer Preset
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Select the Step Program tab. The Step Program panel appears.
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Locate the step to configure or modify the timer preset.
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Select on the Step Timer Preset or Jump Timer Preset cell of that step.
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Select the Browse button. Depending on the type of timer you selected in the timer condition, one of the following IDE dialog boxes appears:
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Simple Timer
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Cyclic Timer Month
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Cyclic Timer Week
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Cyclic Timer Day
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Cyclic Timer Hour
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Cyclic Timer Minute
Select the time to set as a timer preset in the Simple Timer or Cyclic Timer dialog box. You can also manually enter the time. The format is: dd.hh.mm.ss (dd=days, hh=hours, mm=minutes, ss=seconds).
Select OK.
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When you are done, press Enter.
Note:
- In the case of Cyclic Timer Month, the time setting is a time offset from the beginning
of the month. For example: A cyclic timer setting for the 12th day of each month at
2:35:07 PM would be 11:14:35:07.
- Sunday is considered the first day of the week.
To configure or modify whether On Exit values are written when the step is executed or a jump is initiated
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Select the Step Program tab. The Step Program panel appears.
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Locate the step to configure or modify the Write OnExit property.
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Select on the icon. From the list, select either Write on Exit or Don't write on Exit.
To configure the location where Sequencer jumps to
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Select the Step Program tab. The Step Program panel appears.
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Locate the step to configure or modify the jump location.
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Select on the Jump To cell for that step. Select a step name from the list. You can also type in the name of the step Sequencer jumps to.
