Chapter 11, Problem 5RQ

Program Plan Intro

Math instruction:

• Math instructions refer to all output instructions that uses the data of two words or registers and perform the desired function.
• Math instructions are program based on the type of processor used.
• The data manipulation instructions are almost similar to math instructions.
• The math instruction allows the PLC to take more of conventional computer qualities.
• Math instructions are normally used to perform arithmetic functions on the values stored in memory words or registers.

Math functions:

The basic math functions performed by PLCs are as follows:

• Addition
  • This function is used to add one piece of data to another.
  • It is also called as ADD.
• Subtraction
  • This function is used to subtract one piece of data from another.
  • It is also called as SUB.
• Multiplication
  • This function is used to multiply one piece of data by another.
  • It is also called as MUL.
• Division
  • This function is used to divide one piece of data from another.
  • It is also called as DIV.

Terms used:

The following terms are used in the instruction.

• Source A
  • Source A refers to the address of the first piece of data that is used in the instruction.
• Source B:
  • Source B refers to the address of the second piece of data that is used in the instruction.
• Destination
  • Destination refers to the address where the results of the instruction are stored.