TC_Restart

TC_Restart 1:

The function block TC_Restart can be used to restart the TwinCAT system. The function corresponds to the Restart command on the TwinCAT system menu (on the right of the Windows taskbar). Restarting the TwinCAT system involves the TwinCAT system first being stopped, and then immediately started again.

TC_Restart 2: Inputs

VAR_INPUT
    NETID   : T_AmsNetId;
    RESTART : BOOL;
    TMOUT   : TIME := DEFAULT_ADS_TIMEOUT;
END_VAR

Name

Type

Description

NETID

T_AmsNetID

Network address of the TwinCAT computer on which the ADS command is to be executed. An empty string can be entered for the local computer

RESTART

BOOL

The function block is enabled by a positive edge at this input.

TMOUT

TIME

Time-out period that may not be exceeded when executing the ADS command.

TC_Restart 3: Outputs

VAR_OUTPUT
    BUSY   : BOOL;
    ERR    : BOOL;
    ERRID  : UDINT;
END_VAR

Name

Type

Description

BUSY

BOOL

When the function block is enabled, this output is set and remains set until a feedback is received.

ERR

BOOL

If an ADS error should occur during the transfer of the command, then this output is set once the BUSY output is reset.

ERRID

UDINT

Returns the ADS error number when the ERR output is set.

Requirements

Development environment

Target platform

PLC libraries to be integrated (category group)

TwinCAT v3.1.0

PC or CX (x86, x64, ARM)

Tc2_Utilities (System)