Data Types Description
Data Types Description
The Torque Tool Ethernet Driver supports the following data types.
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Data Type
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Description
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|---|---|
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Boolean
|
Single bit
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Word
|
Unsigned 16-bit integer
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Short*
|
Signed 16-bit integer
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DWord
|
Unsigned 32-bit integer
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Long*
|
Signed 32-bit integer
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|
String
|
ASCII text string
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Float
|
32-bit floating point value
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|
Date*
|
64 bit date and time value
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Double*
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64-bit floating point value
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*These types are not used natively, but are supported through conversion.
Note: All non-variable tags used in the driver have a fixed data type. Therefore, it is recommended that users allow the driver to use the default data type for the point.