Section 2 NS Series Functions 2-10 Lamps
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Size/Position Tab Page
Displays and sets the functional object size and position. Refer to Size/Position under 2-8 Common
Functional Object Functions for details.
2-10-2 Word Lamps
A word lamp is a functional object where the lamp color depends on the level (0 to 9) of the contents of
a specified address (word).
Address
0, 1, 2, 3……
Color 1, Color 2, Color 3, Color 4……
Select Functional objects - Word lamp or the
icon in CX-Designer to create a word lamp.
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Word 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 items in the Functional Object Properties Dialog Box for word
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.