Convert INT

[evenson57 0]

I am new to this stuff and I need some help please. How do I convert an INT to a REAL

[TimWilborne 108]

Converting Integer to Real is easy MOV Source - Your Int Dest - Your Real Converting back can be a little trickier. You may want to look at THIS thread. Also tell us what processor you are using

[evenson57 0]

I am using a Compactlogix L32E with controllogix 5000 software.

[Ken Roach 194]

Allen-Bradley controllers perform automatic data type conversion for most instructions. I know some other brands of controllers require you to execute a data type conversion instruction before you perform the math. The simplest method to move a value from an INT type tag to a REAL type tag is, as mentioned, the MOVE (MOV) instruction. MOV Source:MyInteger 123 Destination: MyReal 123.000

[evenson57 0]

Every time i try it on this controller i recieve a zero as the real number.

[Ken Roach 194]

What's the source value ? Maybe your logic routine is not being scanned (is it configured as the Main Routine, or is there a JSR instruction to jump to it ?) or some other logic is writing over the destination tag.

[panic mode 246]

can you post your code?

[Smoke 0]

Did you setup your data types as DINT and REAL.