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Equipment Manual OP7, OP17
Release 04/99
3.2 Entering Values
In input fields, values can be entered on the OP and transferred to the PLC.
To do this, proceed as follows:
Step Procedure
1 Branch, as described in section 4.3, initially to the screen you
require and then to the corresponding screen entry.
2 Using the arrow keys, select the input field you require within the
screen entry.
3 Then enter your value. Depending on how
the field has been configured, values may be input as
numerical values (see chapter 3.2.1)
alphanumeric values (see chapter 3.2.2)
symbolic values (see chapter 3.2.3)
timer values (see chapter 3.2.4)
4 Confirm your input with
You can cancel any incorrect input by pressing
The original value is then automatically reinserted in
the field. Insert the correct value and then enter the
corrected value by pressing
ENTER
ENTER
ESC
5 Position the cursor in the next input field, insert the next value
etc.
You can also use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the left or
right to the previous input field to insert a different value in it.
6 Close the screen.
ESC
General procedure