CAST_TO_DWORD Function

CAST_TO_DWORD(a)

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

Parameters

a (REAL or DINT)

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

Return Value

Returns a DWORD.

Remarks

Converts the data type to DWORD 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_DWORD(5.0) returns 16#40A00000

CAST_TO_DWORD(1075314688) returns 16#40180000