Operating the device
5.3 Operating a device with resistive single-touch screen
SIMATIC IPC277E
Operating Instructions, 11/2019, A5E35783335-AE
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5.3
Operating a device with resistive single-touch screen
Application-specific user interface elements, for example buttons, are shown on the display.
Tapping a button with your finger activates the function assigned to the button.
WARNING
Personal injury and damage to property due to incorrect operation
Incorrect operations at the touch screen cannot be excluded. Such actions may lead to
personal injury or damage to the machine or plant.
Take the following precautions:
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Configure the plant so that safety-related functions are not operated with the touch
screen.
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Always touch only a single point on the touch screen.
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Never use the touch screen to control safety-related functions.
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Calibrate the touch screen regularly.
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Switch off the device for cleaning and maintenance.
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Make sure that the touch screen is kept free of dirt.
NOTICE
Damage to the touch screen
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Touching the touch screen with pointed or sharp objects can damage it and lead to a
significant reduction in service life or even total failure of the touch screen.
•
Never touch the touch screen with pointed or sharp objects. Only touch the touch screen
with your fingers, a touch stylus or an approved touch glove.
The following types of pressure are permissible:
●
Using a plastic pen with a 1 mm radius at the point: 25 g.
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Using a silicone finger with a diameter of 1.6 cm: 50 g.
Note
Only touch one point on the touch screen and not several points at one time. as this may
trigger unintended reactions.
Additional information
A "touch pen system", which is suitable for both single-touch and multi-touch screens, is
available on the Internet (
http://www.siemens.com/automation/mall
) (6AV2181-8AV20-
0AX0).
