4.3 How to Choose a Function Block and Connect to an Input
Any function block that has an output pin can be connected to any function block that has an
input pin.
You will use Input 1 (In 01).
Press the RIGHT (►) button. Now the output pin is flashing.
Press the PLUS (+) button to add a function block.
A list will appear for you. From this list you can choose to connect your input to: a new
Function Block (AddFB) or System Outputs (if available) or existing Function Blocks that have
free input pins.
Select AddFB use the UP (▲) or DOWN (▼) buttons if necessary, and press the “OK”
button.
Press DOWN (▼) until you find the Delay function block.
Press “OK”.
A Connect message will appear on the screen, either above or below the left hand block. The
Alpha is prompting you to connect In01 to the flashing input of Delay. Press”OK”.
The Delay function block is connected to your input. Pins that have been used will show as
filled triangles (►). Pins that have not been used yet will show as open triangles (>).
01
In
01
Connect