Which Studio 5000 PLC instruction is specifically used for calculating numeric values based on a configured formula?

The instruction used for calculating numeric values based on a configured formula in Studio 5000 PLC programming is the CPT instruction. CPT, which stands for "Compute," enables the programmer to input complex mathematical expressions or formulas directly into a single instruction. This includes not just basic arithmetic operations (like addition or subtraction), but also the ability to combine various calculations in a single line of code.

The flexibility of the CPT instruction allows for a wide range of operations to be performed, accommodating both simple arithmetic and more complex computations that require sequential evaluation. It can manage various data types and ensures that the calculations adhere to the specific rules and operations defined by the user.

This capability makes CPT particularly valuable in automation tasks where real-time computations and adjustments based on input data are necessary, thereby enhancing the functionality and efficiency of the control system. For tasks involving straightforward arithmetic, instructions like ADD, MOV, and SUBTRACT are useful, but they do not provide the same level of complexity that the CPT instruction offers in terms of calculating and processing numerical data based on formulas.