MC-Basic:INPB

This command reads the value of a byte at the specified I/O space address.

Syntax

Inpb (<address>)

Availability

All versions

Type

The <address> must be a Long expression. The function returns a Long value.

Range

The <address> must be in the range 0x0 to 0xFFFF

Scope

Task or Terminal

Limitations

• Read only
• Not supported in EtherCAT system

Examples

X=inpb (256)                            ‘read a byte and assign its value to variable X

?inpb(256)                                 ‘Read a byte

See Also

• INPW