wait_tool_analog_input()

Definition

wait_tool_analog_input(ch, condition, val, timeout=None)

Features

This function sends a signal at the digital contact point of the controller. A value saved in the digital output register is output as a digital signal.

Caution

This command is only available for new flanges.

Parameters

Parameter Name	Data Type	Default Value	Description
ch	int	-	1 : channel 1 2 : channel 2 3 : channel 3 (M/H series) 4 : channel 4 (M/H series)
condition	int	None	Analog value comparison condition DR_ANALOG_CONDITION_UPPER: 0 Wait until the received analog input is greater than or equal to the val parameter. DR_ANALOG_CONDITION_LOWER : 1 Wait until the received analog input is less than or equal to the val parameter
val	float	-	current mode : 4.00 ~ 20.00(mA) voltage mode : 0.00 ~ 10.00(V)
timeout	float	None	waiting time [sec] If not set, wait indefinitely

Return

Value	Description
0	Success
-1	Failed (time-out)

Exception

Exception	Description
DR_Error (DR_ERROR_TYPE)	Parameter data type error occurred
DR_Error (DR_ERROR_VALUE)	Parameter value is invalid
DR_Error (DR_ERROR_RUNTIME)	C extension module error occurred
DR_Error (DR_ERROR_STOP)	Program terminated forcefully

Example

Python

wait_tool_analog_input(1, DR_ANALOG_CONDITION_UPPER, 5.0, 4) ## Wait until analog data received through ch 1 is equal to or greater than 5.0