Program Start (010)

Function

This command starts the specified program in the data area.

Format

Command Area (3 bits, input)

010

Data Area (3 bits, input)

Program number: Program number to be started.

If the specified number is "n", PRO n starts.

Description

This command is executable only in External mode. An error will occur in other modes. This command starts the program of the program number specified in data area. PRO 0 to PRO 7 can be started.

One of the following operations takes place according to the operating status of the program.

• If the specified program is terminated (stopped), it will start from the beginning.
• If the specified program is step-stopped, it will resume from the step following the suspended step.
• If the specified program is instantaneously stopped (Halt), it will resume from the step following the suspended step. When the program is instantaneously stopped in while in execution of an operation command, it will resume from the operation still undone.
• If the specified program is running, an error (ERROR21F5) will be displayed, and the program will stop.