How do I monitor inputs all of the time with ABB Rapid programming, even when the Robot is not moving? I would like to monitor two vacuum inputs, BP11 (input 617) and BP12 (input 618). If either one of these are true, I would like to turn on an output for the PLC/HMI and then turn it off if either is not true. In other words, real time monitoring. Does anyone have a programming example.
Cross connect those signals. The conditions that you have specified would cancel each other out though. I suggest two separate outputs for each vacuum channel.
Yes, I will need to use two different outputs. I’m pretty good with Fanuc but ABB is new to me. Do I need to use some kind of Trap and Interrupt so that my two inputs are always being scanned? IF INPUT 617 is TRUE, OUTPUT 130 is ON. How do I write that code with Rapid and where does it go?
No code at all. Cross connecting the signals is done with the EIO.cfg. Read about it in the system parameter manual. There is something similar in Fanuc, I just cannot remember what they call it. The input going high automatically makes the output go on, and vice versa.
I believe this is what I need to do. Thanks!