Description

The RS function block is used for start/stop control.

Function

The RS block is equivalent to an RS trigger with R-reset taking precedence, i.e., if both the reset and set signals are true, the output is false.

Input

PIN

Description

RS_R

Reset signal

RS_S

Set signal

Output

PIN

Description

RS

If the reset signal is true and the set signal is false, the output is false. If the reset signal is false and the set signal is true, the output turns true. The output state remains unchanged if both signals are false, and turns false if both are true.

Input value

PIN

Data type

Unit

Default value

Range

RS_R

Digital

N/A

N/A

1, 0

RS_S

Digital

N/A

N/A

1, 0

Output value

PIN

Data type

Unit

Default value

Range

RS

Digital

N/A

N/A

1, 0

Example

At start-up, the unit switch is closed, the air valve is open, and the fan turns on 90 seconds later. At shutdown, the unit switch is open, the fan is off, and the air valve turns off after 60 seconds.