Function Block Download option

Owned by CIMON (Unlicensed)
Jul 07, 2023
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If you use Function Blocks in scan program, the size of project file will be increased according device, variable and description. The Function Block is added in project file when program is complied. Therefore, the step size of project file can be different with downloading steps into PLC.

 

In order to save PLC memory, "FB information" Full Download is disable in CICON Option menu. You may save 50%~80% size with this in general.

(If you want to download full information of FBs to CPU module, choose "FB information" Full Download.)

 

In case of Full Download, below data will be downloaded to CPU module.

  • Function Block information - Name / Password / Hint / Description

  • Function Block Variable – Variable name / IO / Type / Device / Description

  • Scan program for Function Block

  • Etc. 2~3Step

 

In case of NOT Full Download, below data will be downloaded to CPU module.

  • Function Block information - Password

  • Function Block Variable – IO / Type / Device

  • Scan program for Function Block

  • Etc. 2~3Step