BytesToBitsConverter

This simulation component converts bytes to bits.

When to use

Use this simulation component if you need to convert bytes to single bits. This is very practical, for example, to read out the entire word from PLC's and then access the individual bits quickly.

How to use

Add this simulation component from the simulation component library. Define the InputDataType property for the Input. Depending on the InputDataType the necessary output bits will be created (e.g. an input of type DWORD is represented by 32 output bits). The output bits represent the unsigned input value.

Parameters

InputDataType

Indicates the target input data type.

Protocol	Description
WORD	An input data type of 2 unsigned bytes is represented by 16 output bits.
DWORD	An input data type of 4 unsigned bytes is represented by 32 input bits.

Inputs

Input

An Input which type is defined by the InputDataType property. The output bits represent this value.

Outputs

BIT_X

Depending on the InputDataType property the necessary output bits are created which represent the unsigned input value.

Example

In this example, an unsigned, 16-bit input value of 5 is represented by the output bits. In this case, the first and third bits are set.

Further Information

For more details visit the Video Guides section, where you can find a video guide demonstrating this topic under Connect to MotoSim.