Description
Named Output resources are described on the Setup Tab. Rather than referring to outputs by number they can instead be given meaningful names. The output setting can be chosen from a down down field list. The last setting of an output can be read back with the diamond Is_On boolean expression. If the location of an output is "simulate" then the output can be changed and the Is_On status will reflect the last setting although no electrical effect will occur. Named Inputs with a location of "simulate" are also included in the list of Named IO that can be turned on and off. This permits simulated Named Inputs to be controlled and their Is_On values reflecting these simulated states. Be mindful some digital IO points (DIO) can be configured as either input or output. If the point is wired as an input with a sensor, but configured to act as an output and turned on, power may be applied to a sensor and cause damage.
Escapes
The Named Output Turn block does not produce any escapes.
Examples
These button block lists turn a Tower Light on and off:
This block list toggles an indicator:
Assuming a heat source that is tending to make the temperature rise, this block list uses a sensor and fan to regulate temperature:
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