Using the Left, Right, Top and Down Keys
These keys are normally used only for accessing and maneuvering through the Local Setup menus, and also for entering
numbers in PLC registers. When these keys are not being used for these purposes, they can be configured to behave as
function keys. To configure, use the Button object or Global/Local Function key editors.
Hardware
Component
Description
RS-232/RS422
1. Port used for programming the BLU300
2. Port used to communicate to PLC using RS232
Power Input
(+24V, 0V, gnd)
Used to c24VDC to BLU300
RS-485
1. Port used to communicate to PLC using RS485
2. Port used to connect OIT to OIT when transferring projects
Battery
Location of CR2032 lithium battery used for internal clock, also
location of DIP switches to select either RS-422 or RS-485 COM.
Label
Model identification label
Extension Port
1. Used for bootcode upgrades
2. Used for uploading/downloading projects with memory stick (PCC)
Local Setup Menus
The Blue Series has local setup menus that are used to configure the OIT and to allow upload/download of project files.
BlueLeaf also has a setup menu that can be configured. The table below provides a brief list of the setup menus and their
function:
1. Read from PC
Download project from computer
2. Send to PC
Upload project to a computer
3. Copy HMI to HMI
Copy a project from one BLU300 to another
4. HMI Setup
Modify hardware settings of HMI
1. Com port
Change active com port
2. Contrast
Set contrast of LCD display
3. Back light
Enable a back light saver
4. Date/Time
Program the internal clock
5. Buzzer
Enable/disable the internal buzzer
6. Language
Select between English, traditional Chinese, simple Chinese
or user-defined.
7. Password
Create and enable setup password
8. Start-up display
Select user startup screen or predefined screen.
5. Exit & Run
Exit setup menus and attempt to communicate to PLC
Accessing the Local Setup Menus
To access the local setup menus, perform one of the following:
• Power up the BLU300 while holding down the
ESC
key for approximately ten seconds.
• If the BLU300 is communicating to a PLC, hold down the
ESC
key for about four seconds.
• If the BLU300 is attempting to communicate to a PLC but a Timeout error message is displayed, hold down
the
ESC
key for approximately ten seconds.
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