ABS / ABSL

Function - Returns the absolute value of the input.

Inputs

IN : REAL/LREAL  Real value

Outputs

Q : REAL/LREAL   Result: absolute value of IN

Remarks

In LD language, the operation is executed only if the input rung (EN) is TRUE. The output rung (ENO) keeps the same value as the input rung. In IL, the input must be loaded in the current result before calling the function.

ST Language

Q := ABS (IN);

FBD Language

AbsFbd.gif (1146 octets)

LD Language

(* The function is executed only if EN is TRUE *)
(* ENO keeps the same value as EN *)
AbsLd.gif (1405 octets)

IL Language:

Op1: LD  IN
     ABS
     ST  Q    (* Q is: ABS (IN) *)

See also

TRUNC   LOG   POW   SQRT