Question:
Can I set up a simple link so that it isolates just some of the bits when the value is transferred, and not the whole value?
Solution:
Yes. To do so, you can use the logical operator AND in the link’s Source field to isolate certain bits.
Example 1: TagSource.Value AND 9
With this link, bits 0 and 3 will be isolated, because 9 in Decimal is equal to 1001 in Binary (bit 0 is one, bits 1 and 2 are zero, bit 3 is one).
Example 2: TagSource.Value AND 17
With this link, bits 0 and 4 will be isolated, because 17 in Decimal is equal to 10001 in Binary (bit 0 is one, bits 1, 2 and 3 are zero, bit 4 is one).
NOTE: In this type of operation, the bits will only be isolated, not shifted in either direction (left or right).
