OTHER BLOCKS

AVG - Averages Variables.
The AVG function averages all the inputs (Px) together and outputs this number (O). The number of inputs is specified when the function is placed in the program. The enable (EN) must be true for the AVG function to be enabled. The Q output is true when the AVG function is enabled.

1. We will now use the AVG function in a ladder diagram.
2. Place EZ LADDER® in the Edit mode (if in the Monitor mode).
3. Close any currently open ladder diagrams (save them if necessary).
4. Create a NEW ladder diagram Project.
5. Configure the target as follows: (if you use a different target, some of the features may not be available)
   1. PLC on a Chip, Model PLCHIP-M2-25631
   2. Install Digital Inputs : GPI0 - GPI7
   3. Install Digital Outputs : GPO0 - GPO7
   4. Install Analog Block Analog Block 0
   5. Install the Real Time Clock
   6. Install the SSI Bus
6. Using the Insert Function drop down menu on the tool bar, select AVG.
7. Place the cursor on Rung 1 near the center of the ladder diagram workspace and left-click to place the object. The Functions properties dialog box will appear. Set the number of inputs to 3 and click OK.The AVG is now placed.
8. Select the DIRECT CONTACT button from the tool bar.
9. Place the cursor on Rung 1 near the left power rail and left-click to place the contact. The Contact properties dialog box will appear. Using the drop down menu in the dialog box, selct GPI0 and click OK. This finishes the placement of the contact that is tied directly to hardware input GPI0 (also named GPI0).
10. Select the DIRECT COIL button from the tool bar.
11. Place the cursor on Rung 1 near the right power rail and left-click to place the contact. The Coil properties dialog box will appear. Using the drop down menu in the dialog box, selct GPO0 and click OK. This finishes the placement of the coil that is tied directly to hardware input GPO0 (also named GPO0).
12. Select the HORIZONTAL LINK tool.
13. Draw a link from the right side of the GPI0 contact to the EN input on the AVG function.
14. Draw a link from the Q output of AVG to the left side of the GPO0 coil.
15. We now need to insert variables to give the AVG its parameters and output. Select the INST VARS button from the tool bar.
16. Place the cursor on Rung 2 just left of the P1 input on AVG. Left-click to insert the variable. The Variables dialog box will appear. Select the INTEGER tab.
17. Click the ADD button to add a new variable. The Add variable dialog box will appear. Type Num1 for the Name, select INTERNAL as the variable type and set the DEFAULT VALUE to 25, then click OK.
18. With the INST VARS still selected, place the cursor on Rung 3 just left of the P2 input on AVG. Left-click to insert the variable. The Variables dialog box will appear. Select the INTEGER tab.
19. Click the ADD button to add a new variable. The Add variable dialog box will appear. Type Num2 for the Name, select INTERNAL as the variable type and set the DEFAULT VALUE to 50, then click OK.
20. With the INST VARS still selected, place the cursor on Rung 2 just right of the O output on AVG. Left-click to insert the variable. The Variables dialog box will appear. Select the INTEGER tab.
21. Click the ADD button to add a new variable. The Add variable dialog box will appear. Type NumOut for the Name, select INTERNAL as the variable type and leave the DEFAULT VALUE blank, then click OK.
22. Save the ladder diagram from the File menu and selecting SAVE. It is a good idea to periodically save your ladder diagram when developing it.
23. Compile the target using the COMPILE button from the tool bar. Ensure that the compile is successful and there are no errors. If there are errors they must be corrected. Your ladder diagram should look similar to this:



24. We are now ready to run the program on the target. Switch to the Monitor mode by clicking the MON button from the tool bar.
25. Connect to the target, by selecting the CONNECT button from the tool bar. If a different program is running, just click OK.
26. Download the ladder diagram to the target by selecting the DOWNLOAD button from the tool bar. If successful, the ladder diagram is now operating on the target. It should look similar to:



27. Close the switch connected to Input 0. GPI0 is true causing power flow. The AVG function is now enabled. The Q output is true (GPO0 is true and is indicating power flow). The function output O is now equal to 37 (the average of the two inputs as an integer).
28. Double-click on the Num1 Variable. A dialog box will appear that allows you to change the actual number value of Num1.
29. Change the number to 50 and click OK. The function output O is now equal to 50 (the average of the two inputs as an integer).
30. Open the switch connected to Input 0. GPI0 is false causing no power flow. The GPO0 turns false (showing no power flow).

You have completed the AVG exercise.