CAST_TO_REAL Function

CAST_TO_REAL(a)

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

Parameters

a (DINT or DWORD)

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

Return Value

Returns a REAL.

Remarks

Converts the data type to REAL 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_REAL(1075314688) returns 2.375

CAST_TO_REAL(16#40A00000) returns 5.0