Section 2 NS Series Functions 2-10 Lamps
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2-10 Lamps
Lamps are functional objects for which the display depends on the contents of the address on the host.
There are bit lamps and word lamps.
2-10-1 Bit Lamps
The bit lamp display color depends on the ON/OFF status of the specified address.
Address
0, 1, 0, 1……
OFF, ON, OFF, ON……
Select Functional objects - Bit lamp or the
icon in CX-Designer to create a bit lamp.
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Bit lamps can be changed to Multifunction Objects.
If changed to a Multifunction Object, the lamp can be changed to a button or multiple functions can
be executed at once when the button is pressed.
Refer to 2-11 Multifunction Objects for information on converting to a Multifunction Object.
Settings for Functional Object Properties
This section describes the settings in the Functional Object Properties Dialog Box for bit lamps.
General: Sets the address and lamp shape.
Color/Shape: Sets the lamp display color and shape.
Label: Sets the label display.
Frame: Sets the lamp frame display.
Flicker: Sets the flicker display. (See note.)
Control Flag: Sets display/no display of the functional object. (See note.)
Macro: Sets macros to be executed. (See note.)
Size/Position: Sets the object size and position. (See note.)
Note: These tabs are displayed when the Display Extension Tabs Option is selected.