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Drive1 data point type

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Drive1 data point type

This data point type can be used to display a non-controllable drive with a choice of one or two directions of rotation. Faults and operating mode messages can be displayed as an option.


Element	Data type	Description
alert.ControlFuse	bool	Control fuse fault
alert.motorSwitch	bool	Motor protective switch fault
alert.sumalertPLC	bool	External group alert
alert.sumalert	string	Internal group alert
state.on	bool	On (clockwise rotation)
state.ccOn	bool	Counter-clockwise rotation
state.off	bool	Off
state.mode	typref	Reference of the MODE_STATE data point type
value.speed	float	Speed
value.powerCon	float	Power consumption

Associated symbols


Symbol	Symbol name	Description
	Drive	This symbol represents a drive
	Rotor	This symbol represents a rotor (side elevation)
	Rotor_Big	This symbol represents a rotor (plan view)