SEMA (FB)ΒΆ

FUNCTION_BLOCK FINAL SEMA

This function block realizes a counting semaphore. It is based on the runtime system function SysCpuTestAndSet . A function block of type SEMA is used to manage limited resources. The counter of the semaphore symbolizes the number of resources available. If there is no special parameterization, the semaphore counter has the value one. The resources assigned to the semaphore are accessed with the Request method. This works as long as the counter is not zero at the time of the Request call. The counter is then reduced by one. With the method Release the resource previously called is released and the counter is increased by one. The call of the method Preset adjusts the initial counter of the semaphore in accordance with the requirements. If the method was executed successfully TRUE is returned, else FALSE is returned. A resource may thus only be used if the call Request returns TRUE.

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Scope

Name

Type

Initial

Input Const

ctPreset

COUNT

1

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