
3.2.10 Soft Key
The SoftKey buttons include:
• SoftKey
• Toggle
The Master Section Softkey buttons work in conjunction with the SOFT button on the
Input Modules.
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SoftKey
The
SoftKey
can be programmed to execute any function on the Master Section. A
programmed function can then be executed on individual Input Modules by pressing the
module’s
Soft
button.
Once programmed, Pressing
SoftKey
executes the programmed function on all selected
Input Modules. If no modules are selected, the programmed function is executed on the
Master Section only.
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Toggle
Pressing
Toggle
while programming the
SoftKey
defines the
Softkey
as a toggle
function. When programmed as a toggle, the function switches to its alternate state each
time
SoftKey
is pressed.
When
Toggle
is not selected, an absolute switch state is programmed into the SoftKey.
Every time the
SoftKey
is pressed the same state is executed.
Certain functions cannot be programmed as a Toggle. These include Track Assign
Source and the Track Assign Matrix.
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Programming a SoftKey
1.
Press
Copy To Master
or
Copy To Module
to clear module selections.
2.
Press
Clear Master
twice to clear all functions.
3.
Press
Toggle
if the
SoftKey
should have a toggle function.
4.
Press the desired function’s switch, if the softkey is not a toggle, select the
switch state desired.
Multiple functions can be selected.
5.
Hold
Copy To Module
and press
Softkey
.
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Operation and Maintenance Manual
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SoftKey
Toggle
Soft Key