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6.2 Constant Scan
(1) Definition
Scan time of the CPU module is not constant because the processing time varies depending on the
execution status of instructions used in a sequence program.
This function allows sequence programs to be executed repeatedly, maintaining its scan time
constant.
(2) Application
I/O refresh is performed before every sequence program execution.
This function is used to maintain I/O refresh intervals constant even if the execution time of each
sequence program differs
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Scan time without constant scan setting
Scan time with constant scan setting (7ms)
Scan time for multiple programs with constant scan setting (10ms)
Figure 6.1 Constant scan operation
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Sequence program
END processing
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END
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Sequence program
END processing
Waiting time
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Sequence program A
Sequence program B
Sequence program C
END processing
Waiting time