4
DEL
Alpha Lock
This key changes the keypads dual function keys from numeric/symbol entry mode to alpha
character entry mode and back. The present entry mode is indicated in the display header line next to
the power supply indicator on the upper right of the screen. The letter “A” in the display header line
indicates that alpha entry is active while a # sign in the display header indicates that numeric /
symbol entry is active.
These keys support cursor movement forward and backward for text / numeric editing needs. The
default edit mode is “overwrite.” For navigating functions, the left arrow emulates the
Back
soft key
and the right arrow emulates the
Select
soft key.
Delete
This editing key will delete the character located above the cursor in a text / numeric string.
Insert
The Insert text edit function is activated by pressing the
Shift, INS
key sequence. Once activated,
the next alpha or numeric / symbol keystroke will be inserted into the open text field. The
“overwrite” default mode is restored upon completion of the insert operation.
The four gray keys located immediately below the display are Soft Keys. The specific functions of
these keys change depending on the operating mode of the MFC. Present definitions are displayed at
the bottom of the MFC display. The following are examples or Soft Key definitions and their uses:
Up
– moves indicator arrow up one line in a menu list
Down
– moves indicator arrow down one line in a menu list
Select
– selects the indicated menu item
MFC
– provides access to MFC configuration settings (Lockout, Backlight timer, Off timer,
Clock Edit, PC Comm Mode, and Model Info)
Back
– returns to prior display
Inc
– Increment the value shown above the cursor
Dec
– Decrement the value shown above the cursor
Next
/
Prev
– these keys move to Next or Previous item within the list function accessed. Next
and Prev are for navigation only.
Done
– Ends data entry session and proceeds with the selected operation
Edit
– activate edit function for displayed parameter
Abort
– aborts present operation without affecting prior settings or values
Save
– saves the present value
Store
– stores the present value
Yes
– affirmative response to question presented
No
– negative response to question presented
Trim
– executes the trim function called for by the HART menu option selected
Thumb operated keys
Up, Select, and Down side keys provide convenient alternate methods of menu navigation. Use these in
addition to Soft keys and numbered HART menu lines to make menu navigation fast and easy.
= Up = Prev
= Select, Edit
Do not use these keys when the symbol is displayed.
= Down = Next
ALPHA
LOCK
INS
DEL
Soft Keys
(unlabeled)
Left / Right Arrow keys
BUSY
