CAST_TO_DINT Function

CAST_TO_DINT(a)

Converts the type of a to a DINT type without changing the underlying bit pattern.

Parameters

a (REAL or DWORD)

The value whose data type is to be converted to a DINT.

Return Value

Returns a DINT.

Remarks

Converts the data type to DINT data type by reinterpreting the raw 32 bits. Typically used with communications to correct the actual data type of a data value.

Examples

CAST_TO_DINT(1112.1245) returns 1149961212

CAST_TO_DINT(16#40A00000) returns 1084227584