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Inputting Character Strings Section 7-14
7-14 Window Function
The NT31/NT31C has “window function” which can display a window overlapping
the currently displayed screen (base screen). Windows can be opened without
restriction whenever necessary.
Reference: The opening of windows by the operations at NT31/NT31C can be inhibited by a
PT status control area operation.
7-14-1 What are windows?
A “window” is a screen that can be displayed overlaying a currently displayed
screen (base screen). Its size and display position can be designated without re-
striction. Windows are mainly used for the applications indicated below.
- An explanatory message can be registered in a window, enabling it to be used
as a HELP screen during operation.
Press here
Window opens
HELP
HELP
Control
the
conveyor.
- By registering multiple input key--string (touch switches) for use in numeral/
character string setting, the number of usable keys can be increased by
switching windows as required, allowing various types of input.
Character string input field
Press “numerals”
Press “letters”
Window for letters
Window for numerals
Numerals
letters
Numerals
Numerals
letters
letters
1 2 3
4 5 6
A B C
D E F
Reference: In order to make numeral/character string settings, a key to confirm the input nu-
meric value or character string is required. Allocate the ENT input key--control or
Enter (
) key to a touch switch to create this key.