| Remarks | Properties | Methods | DynProperties | Samples |
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The collection Variables contains all defined variables of the current project. With this collection you can access all or selected variables. Beside the access via the index a variable also can be found with its unique name or the unique channel Id.
| Internal Variable [ED] | Mathematics Variable [ED] | Variable Editor |
| Variable Runtime |
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AdjustHardware | ZT_VBAMAKRO |
AdjustHardwareValue Only available, if
non-linear value adjustment is active: Read more in the online manual
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| AdjustZenon | ZT_VBAMAKRO |
AdjustScadaValue Only available, if
non-linear value adjustment is active: Read more in the online manual
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| Adressparam | String |
ext. address parameters External property for straton. Only affects
variables that are not variables of the straton driver.
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| AlarmDomain | Long |
Alarm area Here the variable can be linked to an alarm area. Read more in the online manual
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| AlarmPV0 | ZT_VARIABLE |
Alarm variable 1 Only available in SICAM 230.
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| AlarmPV1 | ZT_VARIABLE |
Alarm variable 2 Only available in SICAM 230.
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| AlarmPV2 | ZT_VARIABLE |
Alarm variable 3 Only available in SICAM 230.
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| AlarmQuitPV | ZT_VARIABLE |
Acknowledgement variable Whenever an alarm of this variable is acknowledged, the selected variable is set to the value defined under "Acknowledgement value". Read more in the online manual
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| AlarmQuitPVValue | Long |
Acknowledgement value Whenever an alarm of this variable is acknowledged, the variable selected under "Acknowledgement variable" is set to this value. Read more in the online manual
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| Alignment | Long |
Alignment Depending on the granularity of the driver the
position of the variable within the offset. Read more in the online manual
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| AlternateValue | Double |
Alternate value The alternate value is used, if the control
system needs a value of the variable but no value is available. Read more in the online manual
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| AlternateValueString | String |
String alternative value The alternate string value is used, if the
control system needs a value of the string variable but no value is
available. Read more in the online manual
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| AreaName | ZT_String_REF | Gets/Sets the alarm area of a variable. |
| ArraySizeOld | Long |
Array size Only for compatibility reasons. Read more in the online manual
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| BitAddr | Long |
Bit number Number of the bit within the defined
offset. Read more in the online manual
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| CounterGroup | Long |
Counter group Only available in SICAM 230.
|
| DDEActive | Boolean |
DDE active Active: The
variable is available for other Windows applications.(e.g. Excel,
Visual-Basic, etc.). Windows applications with DDE client
functionality can thus use the variable values. The update time is
0.5 s. Read more in the online manual
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| DataBlock | Long |
Data block Number of the datablock. Read more in the online manual
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| Digits | Long |
Decimals Number of decimals of the variable value for
the display in the control system. Read more in the online manual
|
| Driver | Long |
Driver Driver for the variable; is selected on creating the variable and can be changed here lateron. Read more in the online manual
|
| ExternVisible | Boolean |
externally visible External property for straton. Only affects
variables, that are not of the straton
driver.
|
| HDActive | Boolean |
HD active Active:
Variable values are stored on the harddisk (ring buffer) for the
evaluation in the dynamic element "trend element" or the
export/import of the values. Read more in the online manual
|
| HDSize | Long |
Number of values Only available, if
harddisk data (HD) storage is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| HDUpdate | Float |
Scan rate [s] Only available, if
harddisk data (HD) storage is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| HystNeg | Double |
negative The control system only realizes decreasing
value changes of the variable, if the value change is higher than
the defined hysteresis. Read more in the online manual
|
| HystPos | Double |
positive The process control system only realizes
increasing value changes of the variable, if the value change is
higher than the defined hysteresis. Read more in the online manual
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| ID_ComplexVariable | Long | With this property you have the opportunity to get/set the ID of a variable from a structure element. This ID is 0 when the variable has no structure datatype. |
| ID_DataTyp | Long |
Datatype Datatype of the variable; is selected on
creating the variable and can be changed here lateron. Read more in the online manual
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| ID_DriverTyp | Long |
Driver object type Depending on the selected driver on creating a
variable the object type has to be selected and can be changed here
lateron. Read more in the online manual
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| InOut | Boolean |
Setting values active Active: "Set
value" actions for this variable are possible. Read more in the online manual
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| InitialValue | String |
external init value External property for straton. Only affects
variables that are not of the straton
driver.
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| Initial_value | String |
Initial value On starting the Runtime the value defined here is used as the current value of the variable, if the property "Remanence" is set to "Initial value". Read more in the online manual
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| IsKDAActiv | Boolean |
Recording type Only available, if
harddisk data (HD) storage is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| IsLocalAdjustHW | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "AdjustHardwareValue" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAdjustZenon | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "AdjustZenOnValue" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAlarmDomain | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Alarm area" should be linked to
the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAlarmPV0 | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Alarm Variable 1" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAlarmPV1 | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Alarm Variable 2" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAlarmPV2 | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Alarm Variable 3" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAltValString | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "String alternative value" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAlternateValue | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Alternate value" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalArraySize | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Array size" should be linked to
the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalCounterGroup | Boolean | |
| IsLocalDDEaktiv | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "DDE active" should be linked to
the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalDigits | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Decimals" should be linked to
the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalHDActive | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "HD active" should be linked to
the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalHDSize | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Number of HD values" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalHDUpdate | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "HD scan rate" should be linked
to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalHystNeg | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "negative hysteresis" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalHystPos | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "negative hysteresis" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalInOut | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Setting values active" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalKDAActiv | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Recording type" should be linked
to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalLocking | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Interlocking" should be linked
to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalMaxGradient | Boolean | |
| IsLocalNormalState | Boolean | |
| IsLocalNormalStateActive | Boolean | |
| IsLocalQuitPV | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Acknowledgement variable" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalQuitValue | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Acknowledgement value" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalRangeMax | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Maximum measuring range" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalRangeMin | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Minimum measuring range" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalRecLabel | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Ressources label" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalRema | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Reaction matrix" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalRemaActiv | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Reaction matrix active" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalSBO | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Select before operate" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalSignalMax | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Maximum signal resolution"
should be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalSignalMin | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Minimum signal resolution"
should be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalStandby | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Only read from standby" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalStingLength | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "String length" should be linked
to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalTagname | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Identification" should be linked
to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalUnit | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Unit" should be linked to the
datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalUpdatePriority | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Priority of the driver
connection" should be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalUseMacro | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Non linear value adjustment with
macros" should be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalValueMax | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Maximum set value" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalValueMin | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Minimum set value" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalVarInASM | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Save in IPA database" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsRemaActiv | Boolean |
Reaction matrix active Active:
Instead of limits a reaction matrix is used. Read more in the online manual
|
| IsSWProtokol | Long | |
| IsSW_Akt | Boolean | |
| IsSW_VBA | Boolean | |
| Limits | SUBITEM |
Limits Properties for the limit or alarm behaviour of the variable. Read more in the online manual
|
| Local | Boolean |
Calculation Local: In
network projects the internal variable is evaluated resp. handled
locally i.e. on the client. Read more in the online manual
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| LockingName | String | With this property you have the
opportunity to assign an interlocking via its name.
zElement.DynProperties("LockingName") = "Interlocking 1"
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| MaxGradient | Long |
Maximum gradient Only available in SICAM 230.
|
| Name | String |
Name Unique name of the variable. Read more in the online manual
|
| NetAddr | Long |
Net address Bus address or net address of the variable. Read more in the online manual
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| NormalState | Boolean |
Normal value Choose from the dropdown menu whether the normal value for this variable or data type should be On or Off. Available for variables and data types of the type BOOL, UINT and WORD for all drivers. Default: On
|
| NormalStateActive | Boolean |
Active Allows the definition of a normal status for variables and data types of the type BOOL, UINT and WORD for all drivers. Active: A normal status can be defined. Default: inactive
|
| Offset | Long |
Offset Offset of the variable. Read more in the online manual
|
| Profilename | String |
external profile name External property for straton. Only affects
variables that are not of the straton
driver.
|
| RangeMax | Double |
Measuring range max. Maximum value of the variable in the control
system.
|
| RangeMin | Double |
Measuring range min. Minimum value of the variable in the control
system.
|
| ReadWrite | Boolean |
external read/write External property for straton. Only affects
variables, that are not of the straton
driver.
|
| Recourceslabel | String |
Resources label Freely definable string. Read more in the online manual
|
| Rema | Long |
Reaction matrix Only available, if
reaction matrix is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| Remanenz | Long |
Remanence Initial
value: On starting the Runtime the currrent value of the
variable is set to the value entered in the property "Initial
value". Read more in the online manual
|
| SBO | Boolean |
Select Before Operate Active:
Before the value of the variable is written to the hardware, the
control system makes sure, that the variable in the hardware is
ready for the action. (=Select before operate; SBO) Read more in the online manual
|
| SV_Act | Boolean |
Old and new value Active: On
setting the value of this variable the old value and the new value
are logged in the Chronologic Event List (CEL). Read more in the online manual
|
| SV_VBA | Boolean |
Setting values with VBA Active:
Setting the value of this variable in VBA macro is logged in the
Chronologic Event List (CEL). Read more in the online manual
|
| SetValueProtocol | Long |
Logging All: All
"set value" actions of this variable with dynamic elements and "set
value" functions are logged in the Chronologic Event List
(CEL). Read more in the online manual
|
| SignalMax | Double |
Signal resolution max. Maximum value of the variable in the PLC.
|
| SignalMin | Double |
Signal resolution min. Minimum value of the variable in the PLC.
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| Standby | Boolean |
Only read from standby Active: The
value of the variable is displayed from the standby server. Read more in the online manual
|
| StringLength | Long |
String length Only available for
string variables: Read more in the online manual
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| Tagname | String |
Identification Freely definable string for the identification
of the variable or the datatype. Read more in the online manual
|
| Unit | String |
Unit Technical unit of the variable for display in
the control system. Read more in the online manual
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| UpdatePriority | Long |
Priority If the global update time in the driver configuration is not used, update rates for the different priority levels can be set there. Here a priority level is linked to the variable. Read more in the online manual
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| UseMacro | Boolean |
Non linear value adjustment with macros The non-linear value adjustment is used for
variables, whose original value (PLC) can not be scaled to the
control system value in a linear way. Read more in the online manual
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| ValueMax | Double |
Max. set value The maximum set here for "set value" actions
can be taken over in dynamic elements instead of setting it there
seperately. Read more in the online manual
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| ValueMin | Double |
Min. set value The minimum set here for "set value" actions
can be taken over in dynamic elements instead of setting it there
seperately. Read more in the online manual
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| VarInASM | Boolean |
save in IPA database Active: The
alarms of this variable are available for the evaluation in the
Industrial Performance Analyzer (IPA). Read more in the online manual
|
| Vargroup | String |
external variable group External property for straton. Only affects
variables that are not of the straton32
driver.
|
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AdjustHardware | ZT_VBAMAKRO |
AdjustHardwareValue Only available, if
non-linear value adjustment is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| AdjustZenon | ZT_VBAMAKRO |
AdjustScadaValue Only available, if
non-linear value adjustment is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| Adressparam | String |
ext. address parameters External property for straton. Only affects
variables that are not variables of the straton driver.
|
| AlarmDomain | Long |
Alarm area Here the variable can be linked to an alarm area. Read more in the online manual
|
| AlarmPV0 | ZT_VARIABLE |
Alarm variable 1 Only available in SICAM 230.
|
| AlarmPV1 | ZT_VARIABLE |
Alarm variable 2 Only available in SICAM 230.
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| AlarmPV2 | ZT_VARIABLE |
Alarm variable 3 Only available in SICAM 230.
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| AlarmQuitPV | ZT_VARIABLE |
Acknowledgement variable Whenever an alarm of this variable is acknowledged, the selected variable is set to the value defined under "Acknowledgement value". Read more in the online manual
|
| AlarmQuitPVValue | Long |
Acknowledgement value Whenever an alarm of this variable is acknowledged, the variable selected under "Acknowledgement variable" is set to this value. Read more in the online manual
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| Alignment | Long |
Alignment Depending on the granularity of the driver the
position of the variable within the offset. Read more in the online manual
|
| AlternateValue | Double |
Alternate value The alternate value is used, if the control
system needs a value of the variable but no value is available. Read more in the online manual
|
| AlternateValueString | String |
String alternative value The alternate string value is used, if the
control system needs a value of the string variable but no value is
available. Read more in the online manual
|
| AreaName | ZT_String_REF | Gets/Sets the alarm area of a variable. |
| ArraySizeOld | Long |
Array size Only for compatibility reasons. Read more in the online manual
|
| BitAddr | Long |
Bit number Number of the bit within the defined
offset. Read more in the online manual
|
| CounterGroup | Long |
Counter group Only available in SICAM 230.
|
| DDEActive | Boolean |
DDE active Active: The
variable is available for other Windows applications.(e.g. Excel,
Visual-Basic, etc.). Windows applications with DDE client
functionality can thus use the variable values. The update time is
0.5 s. Read more in the online manual
|
| DataBlock | Long |
Data block Number of the datablock. Read more in the online manual
|
| Digits | Long |
Decimals Number of decimals of the variable value for
the display in the control system. Read more in the online manual
|
| Driver | Long |
Driver Driver for the variable; is selected on creating the variable and can be changed here lateron. Read more in the online manual
|
| ExternVisible | Boolean |
externally visible External property for straton. Only affects
variables, that are not of the straton
driver.
|
| HDActive | Boolean |
HD active Active:
Variable values are stored on the harddisk (ring buffer) for the
evaluation in the dynamic element "trend element" or the
export/import of the values. Read more in the online manual
|
| HDSize | Long |
Number of values Only available, if
harddisk data (HD) storage is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| HDUpdate | Float |
Scan rate [s] Only available, if
harddisk data (HD) storage is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| HystNeg | Double |
negative The control system only realizes decreasing
value changes of the variable, if the value change is higher than
the defined hysteresis. Read more in the online manual
|
| HystPos | Double |
positive The process control system only realizes
increasing value changes of the variable, if the value change is
higher than the defined hysteresis. Read more in the online manual
|
| ID_ComplexVariable | Long | With this property you have the opportunity to get/set the ID of a variable from a structure element. This ID is 0 when the variable has no structure datatype. |
| ID_DataTyp | Long |
Datatype Datatype of the variable; is selected on
creating the variable and can be changed here lateron. Read more in the online manual
|
| ID_DriverTyp | Long |
Driver object type Depending on the selected driver on creating a
variable the object type has to be selected and can be changed here
lateron. Read more in the online manual
|
| InOut | Boolean |
Setting values active Active: "Set
value" actions for this variable are possible. Read more in the online manual
|
| InitialValue | String |
external init value External property for straton. Only affects
variables that are not of the straton
driver.
|
| IsKDAActiv | Boolean |
Recording type Only available, if
harddisk data (HD) storage is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| IsLocalAdjustHW | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "AdjustHardwareValue" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAdjustZenon | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "AdjustZenOnValue" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAlarmDomain | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Alarm area" should be linked to
the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAlarmPV0 | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Alarm Variable 1" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAlarmPV1 | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Alarm Variable 2" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAlarmPV2 | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Alarm Variable 3" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAltValString | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "String alternative value" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAlternateValue | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Alternate value" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalArraySize | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Array size" should be linked to
the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalCounterGroup | Boolean | |
| IsLocalDDEaktiv | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "DDE active" should be linked to
the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalDigits | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Decimals" should be linked to
the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalHDActive | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "HD active" should be linked to
the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalHDSize | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Number of HD values" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalHDUpdate | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "HD scan rate" should be linked
to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalHystNeg | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "negative hysteresis" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalHystPos | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "negative hysteresis" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalInOut | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Setting values active" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalKDAActiv | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Recording type" should be linked
to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalLocking | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Interlocking" should be linked
to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalMaxGradient | Boolean | |
| IsLocalNormalState | Boolean | |
| IsLocalNormalStateActive | Boolean | |
| IsLocalQuitPV | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Acknowledgement variable" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalQuitValue | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Acknowledgement value" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalRangeMax | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Maximum measuring range" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalRangeMin | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Minimum measuring range" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalRecLabel | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Ressources label" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalRema | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Reaction matrix" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalRemaActiv | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Reaction matrix active" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalSBO | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Select before operate" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalSignalMax | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Maximum signal resolution"
should be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalSignalMin | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Minimum signal resolution"
should be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalStandby | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Only read from standby" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalStingLength | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "String length" should be linked
to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalTagname | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Identification" should be linked
to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalUnit | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Unit" should be linked to the
datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalUpdatePriority | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Priority of the driver
connection" should be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalUseMacro | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Non linear value adjustment with
macros" should be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalValueMax | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Maximum set value" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalValueMin | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Minimum set value" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalVarInASM | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Save in IPA database" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsRemaActiv | Boolean |
Reaction matrix active Active:
Instead of limits a reaction matrix is used. Read more in the online manual
|
| IsSWProtokol | Long | |
| IsSW_Akt | Boolean | |
| IsSW_VBA | Boolean | |
| Limits | SUBITEM |
Limits Properties for the limit or alarm behaviour of the variable. Read more in the online manual
|
| LockingName | String | With this property you have the
opportunity to assign an interlocking via its name.
zElement.DynProperties("LockingName") = "Interlocking 1"
|
| MathInfo | SUBITEM | |
| MaxGradient | Long |
Maximum gradient Only available in SICAM 230.
|
| Name | String |
Name Unique name of the variable. Read more in the online manual
|
| NetAddr | Long |
Net address Bus address or net address of the variable. Read more in the online manual
|
| NormalState | Boolean |
Normal value Choose from the dropdown menu whether the normal value for this variable or data type should be On or Off. Available for variables and data types of the type BOOL, UINT and WORD for all drivers. Default: On
|
| NormalStateActive | Boolean |
Active Allows the definition of a normal status for variables and data types of the type BOOL, UINT and WORD for all drivers. Active: A normal status can be defined. Default: inactive
|
| Offset | Long |
Offset Offset of the variable. Read more in the online manual
|
| Profilename | String |
external profile name External property for straton. Only affects
variables that are not of the straton
driver.
|
| RangeMax | Double |
Measuring range max. Maximum value of the variable in the control
system.
|
| RangeMin | Double |
Measuring range min. Minimum value of the variable in the control
system.
|
| ReadWrite | Boolean |
external read/write External property for straton. Only affects
variables, that are not of the straton
driver.
|
| Recourceslabel | String |
Resources label Freely definable string. Read more in the online manual
|
| Rema | Long |
Reaction matrix Only available, if
reaction matrix is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| SBO | Boolean |
Select Before Operate Active:
Before the value of the variable is written to the hardware, the
control system makes sure, that the variable in the hardware is
ready for the action. (=Select before operate; SBO) Read more in the online manual
|
| SV_Act | Boolean |
Old and new value Active: On
setting the value of this variable the old value and the new value
are logged in the Chronologic Event List (CEL). Read more in the online manual
|
| SV_VBA | Boolean |
Setting values with VBA Active:
Setting the value of this variable in VBA macro is logged in the
Chronologic Event List (CEL). Read more in the online manual
|
| SetValueProtocol | Long |
Logging All: All
"set value" actions of this variable with dynamic elements and "set
value" functions are logged in the Chronologic Event List
(CEL). Read more in the online manual
|
| SignalMax | Double |
Signal resolution max. Maximum value of the variable in the PLC.
|
| SignalMin | Double |
Signal resolution min. Minimum value of the variable in the PLC.
|
| Standby | Boolean |
Only read from standby Active: The
value of the variable is displayed from the standby server. Read more in the online manual
|
| StringLength | Long |
String length Only available for
string variables: Read more in the online manual
|
| Tagname | String |
Identification Freely definable string for the identification
of the variable or the datatype. Read more in the online manual
|
| Unit | String |
Unit Technical unit of the variable for display in
the control system. Read more in the online manual
|
| UpdatePriority | Long |
Priority If the global update time in the driver configuration is not used, update rates for the different priority levels can be set there. Here a priority level is linked to the variable. Read more in the online manual
|
| UseMacro | Boolean |
Non linear value adjustment with macros The non-linear value adjustment is used for
variables, whose original value (PLC) can not be scaled to the
control system value in a linear way. Read more in the online manual
|
| ValueMax | Double |
Max. set value The maximum set here for "set value" actions
can be taken over in dynamic elements instead of setting it there
seperately. Read more in the online manual
|
| ValueMin | Double |
Min. set value The minimum set here for "set value" actions
can be taken over in dynamic elements instead of setting it there
seperately. Read more in the online manual
|
| VarInASM | Boolean |
save in IPA database Active: The
alarms of this variable are available for the evaluation in the
Industrial Performance Analyzer (IPA). Read more in the online manual
|
| Vargroup | String |
external variable group External property for straton. Only affects
variables that are not of the straton32
driver.
|
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AdjustHardware | ZT_VBAMAKRO |
AdjustHardwareValue Only available, if
non-linear value adjustment is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| AdjustZenon | ZT_VBAMAKRO |
AdjustScadaValue Only available, if
non-linear value adjustment is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| Adressparam | String |
ext. address parameters External property for straton. Only affects
variables that are not variables of the straton driver.
|
| AlarmDomain | Long |
Alarm area Here the variable can be linked to an alarm area. Read more in the online manual
|
| AlarmPV0 | ZT_VARIABLE |
Alarm variable 1 Only available in SICAM 230.
|
| AlarmPV1 | ZT_VARIABLE |
Alarm variable 2 Only available in SICAM 230.
|
| AlarmPV2 | ZT_VARIABLE |
Alarm variable 3 Only available in SICAM 230.
|
| AlarmQuitPV | ZT_VARIABLE |
Acknowledgement variable Whenever an alarm of this variable is acknowledged, the selected variable is set to the value defined under "Acknowledgement value". Read more in the online manual
|
| AlarmQuitPVValue | Long |
Acknowledgement value Whenever an alarm of this variable is acknowledged, the variable selected under "Acknowledgement variable" is set to this value. Read more in the online manual
|
| Alignment | Long |
Alignment Depending on the granularity of the driver the
position of the variable within the offset. Read more in the online manual
|
| AlternateValue | Double |
Alternate value The alternate value is used, if the control
system needs a value of the variable but no value is available. Read more in the online manual
|
| AlternateValueString | String |
String alternative value The alternate string value is used, if the
control system needs a value of the string variable but no value is
available. Read more in the online manual
|
| AreaName | ZT_String_REF | Gets/Sets the alarm area of a variable. |
| ArraySizeOld | Long |
Array size Only for compatibility reasons. Read more in the online manual
|
| BitAddr | Long |
Bit number Number of the bit within the defined
offset. Read more in the online manual
|
| CounterGroup | Long |
Counter group Only available in SICAM 230.
|
| DDEActive | Boolean |
DDE active Active: The
variable is available for other Windows applications.(e.g. Excel,
Visual-Basic, etc.). Windows applications with DDE client
functionality can thus use the variable values. The update time is
0.5 s. Read more in the online manual
|
| DataBlock | Long |
Data block Number of the datablock. Read more in the online manual
|
| Digits | Long |
Decimals Number of decimals of the variable value for
the display in the control system. Read more in the online manual
|
| Driver | Long |
Driver Driver for the variable; is selected on creating the variable and can be changed here lateron. Read more in the online manual
|
| ExternVisible | Boolean |
externally visible External property for straton. Only affects
variables, that are not of the straton
driver.
|
| HDActive | Boolean |
HD active Active:
Variable values are stored on the harddisk (ring buffer) for the
evaluation in the dynamic element "trend element" or the
export/import of the values. Read more in the online manual
|
| HDSize | Long |
Number of values Only available, if
harddisk data (HD) storage is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| HDUpdate | Float |
Scan rate [s] Only available, if
harddisk data (HD) storage is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| HystNeg | Double |
negative The control system only realizes decreasing
value changes of the variable, if the value change is higher than
the defined hysteresis. Read more in the online manual
|
| HystPos | Double |
positive The process control system only realizes
increasing value changes of the variable, if the value change is
higher than the defined hysteresis. Read more in the online manual
|
| ID_ComplexVariable | Long | With this property you have the opportunity to get/set the ID of a variable from a structure element. This ID is 0 when the variable has no structure datatype. |
| ID_DataTyp | Long |
Datatype Datatype of the variable; is selected on
creating the variable and can be changed here lateron. Read more in the online manual
|
| ID_DriverTyp | Long |
Driver object type Depending on the selected driver on creating a
variable the object type has to be selected and can be changed here
lateron. Read more in the online manual
|
| InOut | Boolean |
Setting values active Active: "Set
value" actions for this variable are possible. Read more in the online manual
|
| InitialValue | String |
external init value External property for straton. Only affects
variables that are not of the straton
driver.
|
| IsKDAActiv | Boolean |
Recording type Only available, if
harddisk data (HD) storage is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| IsLocalAdjustHW | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "AdjustHardwareValue" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAdjustZenon | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "AdjustZenOnValue" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAlarmDomain | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Alarm area" should be linked to
the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAlarmPV0 | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Alarm Variable 1" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAlarmPV1 | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Alarm Variable 2" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAlarmPV2 | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Alarm Variable 3" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAltValString | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "String alternative value" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalAlternateValue | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Alternate value" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalArraySize | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Array size" should be linked to
the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalCounterGroup | Boolean | |
| IsLocalDDEaktiv | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "DDE active" should be linked to
the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalDigits | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Decimals" should be linked to
the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalHDActive | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "HD active" should be linked to
the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalHDSize | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Number of HD values" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalHDUpdate | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "HD scan rate" should be linked
to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalHystNeg | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "negative hysteresis" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalHystPos | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "negative hysteresis" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalInOut | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Setting values active" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalKDAActiv | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Recording type" should be linked
to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalLocking | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Interlocking" should be linked
to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalMaxGradient | Boolean | |
| IsLocalNormalState | Boolean | |
| IsLocalNormalStateActive | Boolean | |
| IsLocalQuitPV | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Acknowledgement variable" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalQuitValue | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Acknowledgement value" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalRangeMax | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Maximum measuring range" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalRangeMin | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Minimum measuring range" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalRecLabel | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Ressources label" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalRema | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Reaction matrix" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalRemaActiv | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Reaction matrix active" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalSBO | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Select before operate" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalSignalMax | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Maximum signal resolution"
should be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalSignalMin | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Minimum signal resolution"
should be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalStandby | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Only read from standby" should
be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalStingLength | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "String length" should be linked
to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalTagname | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Identification" should be linked
to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalUnit | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Unit" should be linked to the
datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalUpdatePriority | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Priority of the driver
connection" should be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalUseMacro | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Non linear value adjustment with
macros" should be linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalValueMax | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Maximum set value" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalValueMin | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Minimum set value" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsLocalVarInASM | Boolean | With this property you have the
opportunity to decide whether the "Save in IPA database" should be
linked to the datatype or not. FALSE = It should be linked, TRUE = It shouldn't be linked. |
| IsRemaActiv | Boolean |
Reaction matrix active Active:
Instead of limits a reaction matrix is used. Read more in the online manual
|
| IsSWProtokol | Long | |
| IsSW_Akt | Boolean | |
| IsSW_VBA | Boolean | |
| Limits | SUBITEM |
Limits Properties for the limit or alarm behaviour of the variable. Read more in the online manual
|
| LockingName | String | With this property you have the
opportunity to assign an interlocking via its name.
zElement.DynProperties("LockingName") = "Interlocking 1"
|
| MaxGradient | Long |
Maximum gradient Only available in SICAM 230.
|
| Name | String |
Name Unique name of the variable. Read more in the online manual
|
| NetAddr | Long |
Net address Bus address or net address of the variable. Read more in the online manual
|
| NormalState | Boolean |
Normal value Choose from the dropdown menu whether the normal value for this variable or data type should be On or Off. Available for variables and data types of the type BOOL, UINT and WORD for all drivers. Default: On
|
| NormalStateActive | Boolean |
Active Allows the definition of a normal status for variables and data types of the type BOOL, UINT and WORD for all drivers. Active: A normal status can be defined. Default: inactive
|
| Offset | Long |
Offset Offset of the variable. Read more in the online manual
|
| Profilename | String |
external profile name External property for straton. Only affects
variables that are not of the straton
driver.
|
| RangeMax | Double |
Measuring range max. Maximum value of the variable in the control
system.
|
| RangeMin | Double |
Measuring range min. Minimum value of the variable in the control
system.
|
| ReadWrite | Boolean |
external read/write External property for straton. Only affects
variables, that are not of the straton
driver.
|
| Recourceslabel | String |
Resources label Freely definable string. Read more in the online manual
|
| Rema | Long |
Reaction matrix Only available, if
reaction matrix is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| SBO | Boolean |
Select Before Operate Active:
Before the value of the variable is written to the hardware, the
control system makes sure, that the variable in the hardware is
ready for the action. (=Select before operate; SBO) Read more in the online manual
|
| SV_Act | Boolean |
Old and new value Active: On
setting the value of this variable the old value and the new value
are logged in the Chronologic Event List (CEL). Read more in the online manual
|
| SV_VBA | Boolean |
Setting values with VBA Active:
Setting the value of this variable in VBA macro is logged in the
Chronologic Event List (CEL). Read more in the online manual
|
| SetValueProtocol | Long |
Logging All: All
"set value" actions of this variable with dynamic elements and "set
value" functions are logged in the Chronologic Event List
(CEL). Read more in the online manual
|
| SignalMax | Double |
Signal resolution max. Maximum value of the variable in the PLC.
|
| SignalMin | Double |
Signal resolution min. Minimum value of the variable in the PLC.
|
| Standby | Boolean |
Only read from standby Active: The
value of the variable is displayed from the standby server. Read more in the online manual
|
| StringLength | Long |
String length Only available for
string variables: Read more in the online manual
|
| Tagname | String |
Identification Freely definable string for the identification
of the variable or the datatype. Read more in the online manual
|
| Unit | String |
Unit Technical unit of the variable for display in
the control system. Read more in the online manual
|
| UpdatePriority | Long |
Priority If the global update time in the driver configuration is not used, update rates for the different priority levels can be set there. Here a priority level is linked to the variable. Read more in the online manual
|
| UseMacro | Boolean |
Non linear value adjustment with macros The non-linear value adjustment is used for
variables, whose original value (PLC) can not be scaled to the
control system value in a linear way. Read more in the online manual
|
| ValueMax | Double |
Max. set value The maximum set here for "set value" actions
can be taken over in dynamic elements instead of setting it there
seperately. Read more in the online manual
|
| ValueMin | Double |
Min. set value The minimum set here for "set value" actions
can be taken over in dynamic elements instead of setting it there
seperately. Read more in the online manual
|
| VarInASM | Boolean |
save in IPA database Active: The
alarms of this variable are available for the evaluation in the
Industrial Performance Analyzer (IPA). Read more in the online manual
|
| Vargroup | String |
external variable group External property for straton. Only affects
variables that are not of the straton32
driver.
|
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AdjustHardware | ZT_VBAMAKRO |
AdjustHardwareValue Only available, if
non-linear value adjustment is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| AdjustZenon | ZT_VBAMAKRO |
AdjustScadaValue Only available, if
non-linear value adjustment is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| Adressparam | String |
ext. address parameters External property for straton. Only affects
variables that are not variables of the straton driver.
|
| AlarmDomain | Long |
Alarm area Here the variable can be linked to an alarm area. Read more in the online manual
|
| AlarmPV0 | ZT_VARIABLE |
Alarm variable 1 Only available in SICAM 230.
|
| AlarmPV1 | ZT_VARIABLE |
Alarm variable 2 Only available in SICAM 230.
|
| AlarmPV2 | ZT_VARIABLE |
Alarm variable 3 Only available in SICAM 230.
|
| AlarmQuitPV | ZT_VARIABLE |
Acknowledgement variable Whenever an alarm of this variable is acknowledged, the selected variable is set to the value defined under "Acknowledgement value". Read more in the online manual
|
| AlarmQuitPVValue | Long |
Acknowledgement value Whenever an alarm of this variable is acknowledged, the variable selected under "Acknowledgement variable" is set to this value. Read more in the online manual
|
| Alignment | Long |
Alignment Depending on the granularity of the driver the
position of the variable within the offset. Read more in the online manual
|
| AlternateValue | Double |
Alternate value The alternate value is used, if the control
system needs a value of the variable but no value is available. Read more in the online manual
|
| AlternateValueString | String |
String alternative value The alternate string value is used, if the
control system needs a value of the string variable but no value is
available. Read more in the online manual
|
| AreaName | ZT_String_REF | Gets/Sets the alarm area of a variable. |
| ArraySizeOld | Long |
Array size Only for compatibility reasons. Read more in the online manual
|
| BitAddr | Long |
Bit number Number of the bit within the defined
offset. Read more in the online manual
|
| CounterGroup | Long |
Counter group Only available in SICAM 230.
|
| DDEActive | Boolean |
DDE active Active: The
variable is available for other Windows applications.(e.g. Excel,
Visual-Basic, etc.). Windows applications with DDE client
functionality can thus use the variable values. The update time is
0.5 s. Read more in the online manual
|
| DataBlock | Long |
Data block Number of the datablock. Read more in the online manual
|
| Digits | Long |
Decimals Number of decimals of the variable value for
the display in the control system. Read more in the online manual
|
| Driver | Long |
Driver Driver for the variable; is selected on creating the variable and can be changed here lateron. Read more in the online manual
|
| ExternVisible | Boolean |
externally visible External property for straton. Only affects
variables, that are not of the straton
driver.
|
| HDActive | Boolean |
HD active Active:
Variable values are stored on the harddisk (ring buffer) for the
evaluation in the dynamic element "trend element" or the
export/import of the values. Read more in the online manual
|
| HDSize | Long |
Number of values Only available, if
harddisk data (HD) storage is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| HDUpdate | Float |
Scan rate [s] Only available, if
harddisk data (HD) storage is active: Read more in the online manual
|
| HystNeg | Double |
negative The control system only realizes decreasing
value changes of the variable, if the value change is higher than
the defined hysteresis. Read more in the online manual
|
| HystPos | Double |
positive The process control system only realizes
increasing value changes of the variable, if the value change is
higher than the defined hysteresis. Read more in the online manual
|
| ID_ComplexVariable | Long | With this property you have the opportunity to get/set the ID of a variable from a structure element. This ID is 0 when the variable has no structure datatype. |
| ID_DataTyp | Long |
Datatype Datatype of the variable; is selected on
creating the variable and can be changed here lateron. Read more in the online manual
|
| ID_DriverTyp | Long |
Driver object type Depending on the selected driver on creating a
variable the object type has to be selected and can be changed here
lateron. Read more in the online manual
|
| InOut | Boolean |
Setting values active Active: "Set
value" actions for this variable are possible. Read more in the online manual
|
| InitialValue | String |
external init value External property for straton. Only affects
variables that are not of the straton
driver.
|
| IsKDAActiv | Boolean |
Recording type Only available, if
harddisk data (HD) storage is active: Read more in the online manual
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| IsRemaActiv | Boolean |
Reaction matrix active Active:
Instead of limits a reaction matrix is used. Read more in the online manual
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| LastUpdateTime | ZT_DateTIME | This property returns the date and time when the value of a variable has been changed. |
| LastUpdateTimeMilliSeconds | Long | This property returns the update time in milliseconds. |
| Limits | SUBITEM |
Limits Properties for the limit or alarm behaviour of the variable. Read more in the online manual
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| LockingName | String | With this property you have the
opportunity to assign an interlocking via its name.
zElement.DynProperties("LockingName") = "Interlocking 1"
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| MaxGradient | Long |
Maximum gradient Only available in SICAM 230.
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| Name | String |
Name Unique name of the variable. Read more in the online manual
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| NetAddr | Long |
Net address Bus address or net address of the variable. Read more in the online manual
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| NormalState | Boolean |
Normal value Choose from the dropdown menu whether the normal value for this variable or data type should be On or Off. Available for variables and data types of the type BOOL, UINT and WORD for all drivers. Default: On
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| NormalStateActive | Boolean |
Active Allows the definition of a normal status for variables and data types of the type BOOL, UINT and WORD for all drivers. Active: A normal status can be defined. Default: inactive
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| Offset | Long |
Offset Offset of the variable. Read more in the online manual
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| Profilename | String |
external profile name External property for straton. Only affects
variables that are not of the straton
driver.
|
| RangeMax | Double |
Measuring range max. Maximum value of the variable in the control
system.
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| RangeMin | Double |
Measuring range min. Minimum value of the variable in the control
system.
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| ReadWrite | Boolean |
external read/write External property for straton. Only affects
variables, that are not of the straton
driver.
|
| Recourceslabel | String |
Resources label Freely definable string. Read more in the online manual
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| Rema | Long |
Reaction matrix Only available, if
reaction matrix is active: Read more in the online manual
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| SBO | Boolean |
Select Before Operate Active:
Before the value of the variable is written to the hardware, the
control system makes sure, that the variable in the hardware is
ready for the action. (=Select before operate; SBO) Read more in the online manual
|
| SV_Act | Boolean |
Old and new value Active: On
setting the value of this variable the old value and the new value
are logged in the Chronologic Event List (CEL). Read more in the online manual
|
| SV_VBA | Boolean |
Setting values with VBA Active:
Setting the value of this variable in VBA macro is logged in the
Chronologic Event List (CEL). Read more in the online manual
|
| SetValueProtocol | Long |
Logging All: All
"set value" actions of this variable with dynamic elements and "set
value" functions are logged in the Chronologic Event List
(CEL). Read more in the online manual
|
| SignalMax | Double |
Signal resolution max. Maximum value of the variable in the PLC.
|
| SignalMin | Double |
Signal resolution min. Minimum value of the variable in the PLC.
|
| Standby | Boolean |
Only read from standby Active: The
value of the variable is displayed from the standby server. Read more in the online manual
|
| StatusString | String | This property returns the status of a variable. |
| StatusValue | VT_UI8 | This property returns the status of a variable as a value. |
| StringLength | Long |
String length Only available for
string variables: Read more in the online manual
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| Tagname | String |
Identification Freely definable string for the identification
of the variable or the datatype. Read more in the online manual
|
| Unit | String |
Unit Technical unit of the variable for display in
the control system. Read more in the online manual
|
| UpdatePriority | Long |
Priority If the global update time in the driver configuration is not used, update rates for the different priority levels can be set there. Here a priority level is linked to the variable. Read more in the online manual
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| UseMacro | Boolean |
Non linear value adjustment with macros The non-linear value adjustment is used for
variables, whose original value (PLC) can not be scaled to the
control system value in a linear way. Read more in the online manual
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| UserValue | VT_Variant | |
| Value | VT_Variant | |
| ValueMax | Double |
Max. set value The maximum set here for "set value" actions
can be taken over in dynamic elements instead of setting it there
seperately. Read more in the online manual
|
| ValueMin | Double |
Min. set value The minimum set here for "set value" actions
can be taken over in dynamic elements instead of setting it there
seperately. Read more in the online manual
|
| VarInASM | Boolean |
save in IPA database Active: The
alarms of this variable are available for the evaluation in the
Industrial Performance Analyzer (IPA). Read more in the online manual
|
| Vargroup | String |
external variable group External property for straton. Only affects
variables that are not of the straton32
driver.
|
Sub CreateVariable() Dim zVariables As Variables 'Object from type Variables Dim zVariable As Variable 'Child object from type Variables Dim zDrivers As Drivers 'Object from type Drivers Dim zVarTypes As VarTypes 'Object from type VarTypes Dim zEdLimit As EdLimit 'Object from type EdLimit 'Fill the objects Set zVariables = MyWorkspace.ActiveDocument.Variables Set zDrivers = MyWorkspace.ActiveDocument.Drivers Set zVarTypes = MyWorkspace.ActiveDocument.VarTypes 'Create a "intern driver" variable called "TestVariable" with object type "internal variable" and datatype "INT" Set zVariable = zVariables.CreateVar("TestVariable", zDrivers.Item(0), 33, zVarTypes.Item("INT")) 'Create a limit at the "TestVariable" zVariable.CreateEdLimit 'Select the first limit of the variable Set zEdLimit = zVariable.EDLimitItem(0) 'Set the limit active zEdLimit.Active = True 'Set limit text zEdLimit.Text = "Limit reached" 'Set limit value to 10 zEdLimit.LimitValue = 10 'Set the limit as maximum zEdLimit.IsMax = True 'Set the limit as alarm zEdLimit.Alarm = True 'Limit should be recognized in the CEL zEdLimit.Cel = True Call CreateArrayVariable End Sub Sub CreateArrayVariable() Dim zVariables As Variables 'Object from type Variables Dim zVariable As Variable 'Child object from type Variables Dim zArrEl As Variable 'Object from type Variables Dim zEdLimit As EdLimit 'Object from type EdLimit Dim i As Integer 'Fill the objects Set zVariables = MyWorkspace.ActiveDocument.Variables Set zDrivers = MyWorkspace.ActiveDocument.Drivers Set zVarTypes = MyWorkspace.ActiveDocument.VarTypes 'Create a "intern driver" array variable called "ArrayVar" from object type "internal variable", datatype "INT", start at index 1, 'dimension of 5 and automatic addressing Set zVariable = zVariables.CreateArrayVar("ArrayVar", zDrivers.Item(0), 33, zVarTypes.Item("INT"), 1, 5, 0, 0, True, False, False) 'Activate all array elements For i = 0 To 4 zVariable.ActivateSubItem (i) Next i 'Read the first array element Set zArrEl = zVariable.SubItem(0) 'Create a limit at the array element zArrEl.CreateEdLimit 'Select the first limit of the variable Set zEdLimit = zArrEl.EDLimitItem(0) 'Set the limit active zEdLimit.Active = True 'Set limit text zEdLimit.Text = "Limit reached" 'Set limit value to 10 zEdLimit.LimitValue = 10 'Set the limit as maximum zEdLimit.IsMax = True 'Set the limit as alarm zEdLimit.Alarm = True 'Limit should be recognized in the CEL zEdLimit.Cel = True End Sub
