System Variable

Overview

To add system variables, which can be called and modified in programs, go to Settings > Program Setting > System Variables

Another option to add variables is provided in the Programming Control interface. For further information, refer to the help in the instructions menu of the Programming Control interface, see Types of Instructions.

The variables are of numeric type only and are stored in the Lexium Cobot Controllers. The values of the variables are not modified or reset by starting and stopping the program or powering on and off the Lexium Cobot system.

NOTE: Up to 100 variables can be stored.

Operation Options

You have the following operation options in the System Variables pane:

1 Edit the name and the initial value of the variable

2 Delete the variable

3 Refresh the variable list

4 Add a new variable

Creating a System Variable

To add a new variable, perform the following steps:

Step

Action

1

In Settings > Program Setting > System Variables, click the Add icon on the right.

Result: The Edit system variables dialog box is displayed.

2

Type in a variable name and an initial value.

3

Click Confirm.

Result: The variable is added to the System Variable list.