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Touch Panel Operations
Touch Panel Operations
Note
The touch panel is only enabled in operation mode (on the operation screen).
You can use the touch panel to perform operations such as pressing buttons on the
operation screen and selecting menu and window items.
As an example, this section will explain how to use the touch panel to perform basic DX
operations.
For details on the screens displayed and on how to configure the settings, see the
electronic manuals provided on the accompanying CD.
Touch Panel Specifications
Touch Panel Specifications
Item
Description
Method
Analog resistive-membrane type
Service life
100,000 operations or more
Operation force
0.1 to 2.0 N
CAUTION
Do not push or scrape the touch panel surface with a sharp blade or pointed object.
Doing so may damage the instrument.
Terminology Used in the Explanation of Touch Panel Operations
Tap
This refers to the act of lightly pressing your finger against the
screen for just a moment.
Hold your finger
down
This refers to the act of lightly pressing your finger against the
screen and leaving your finger there.
Screens That You Can Use the Touch Panel to Operate
Operation Screen
Description
Historical trend
Cursor movement, waveform movement, display mode switching,
calendar display (not available on the circular display),
Sign record initiation, signing
Overview
Channel selection
Alarm summary
Item selection, item scrolling, sort order, sort item switching
Message summary
Memory summary
Item selection, item scrolling, data classification switching,
additional information window display
Text field
Network information
Historical information
Page switching
Various logs
Item scrolling, additional information window display (only the
operation log)
4-panel
4-panel position selection
Multi batch
Batch selection
Custom display
Value input (communication and Modbus), button operation,
switch operation (available only in operation mode; not available
on the builder screen)