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Communication SFCs for Non-Configured S7 Connections
System Software for S7-300/400 System and Standard Functions - Volume 2/2
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Input Parameter CONT
The input parameter CONT (continue) is a control parameter. Using this parameter,
you decide whether or not a connection to the communication partner remains
established after the job is completed.
If you select CONT=0 at the first call, the connection is terminated again after
the data transfer is completed. The connection is then available again for data
exchange with a new communication partner.
This method ensures that connection resources are only occupied when they
are actually in use.
If you select CONT=1 at the first call, the connection remains established on
completion of the data transfer.
This method is, for example, useful when you exchange data cyclically
between two stations.
Note
A connection established with CONT=1 can be terminated explicitly with
SFC 69 "X_ABORT" or with SFC 74 "I_ABORT."