Using inputs from RTEX Drive

Using inputs from RTEX Drive

DRIVEIO_BASE maps the drive inputs as general purpose inputs in the IOMAP. (Type IOMAP in the terminal #0 to see the full map) As a general input they can also be allocated as limit sensor inputs using FWD_IN and REV_IN. Limit inputs can be any input in the IOMAP.

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