Operating Instructions (compact)
1.9 Commissioning
SIMATIC HMI IPC577C
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Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01
1.9.5
Device with key panel
1.9.5.1
Activating KeyTools
SIMATIC KeyTools is one selection of the applications for SIMATIC Panel PC. These
applications allow you to adapt key codes that are sent by the key panel of the control unit.
SIMATIC KeyTools consists of the following applications:
● Key code table: Loading and editing of key code tables.
● WinCC hotkey function: WinCC hotkey function activation und deactivation.
● Security features: Lock function that prevents two function keys from being activated
simultaneously. This prevents incorrect operations and undefined states of the application
program.
Note
For a detailed description of the SIMATIC KeyTools, refer to the help menu and the
application description on the Documentation & Drivers DVD.
Opening Keytools
1. Open Keytools with the command Start > Settings > Control Panel > SIMATIC KeyTools.
2. Select the desired application and follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTICE
Malfunctions of the user software
For security reasons always use the "Security features". If you deactivate it nevertheless,
serious malfunctions of the user software may occur when the additional function keys and
softkeys F13 to S16 are used or if own key code tables are used.
