Contact - Normally Open

Topic: DMD0054

Help File Version: 2.10.0.636

(CONTACT) - Normally Open

The Normally Open contact mimics the behavior of a momentary, normally open relay. When the assigned bit is ON, the contacts are Closed, allowing power flow. When the assigned bit is OFF, the contacts are Open, interrupting power flow.

Hotkey: F2

Mnemonic (seen in Import, Export, Find, and Program Compare): STR, OR, AND

Parameters:

Note: Use the F9 key or click the 'three dot box' at the right edge of the parameter field to open the Default Element Selection Tool (the Element Picker or the Element Browser) or use the Down-Arrow key (Auto-Complete) on any parameter field to see a complete list of the memory locations that are valid for that parameter of the instruction.

Element selects the Bit location use. This can be any readable bit location.