Section 2 NS Series Functions 2-12 Display and Input Objects
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Text Tab Page
Sets the text attributes, such as font and color, for the display string. Refer to Text Attributes under 2-8
Common Functional Object Functions for details.
Background Tab Page
Sets the background color for thumbwheel switches from a selection of 256 colors. Refer to Setting
Colors under 2-8 Common Functional Object Functions for details.
Frame Tab Page
Specify the colors and sizes of the object frame to change the shape or color when the button is de-
pressed or raised. Refer to Frames under 2-8 Common Functional Object Functions for details.
Max/Min Tab Page
Set the maximum and minimum limits for the contents of the write address. The setting range for
maximum and minimum limits depends on the numeral display type.
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1 Maximum limit Sets the maximum limit. Select either value or indirect reference.
2 Minimum limit Sets the minimum limit. Select either value or indirect reference.
Set maximum and minimum limits suitable for the storage type set on the General Tab Page. If, how-
ever, the hexadecimal, binary, or octal display types have been selected, enter a value converted to
decimal (UINT or UDINT). Refer to Numeral Display and Storage Type (General Tab) in 2-8 Common
Functional Object Functions for details on storage types.
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If indirect reference is specified under the maximum and minimum limits, use the same type for the
values as set on the General Tab Page for the storage type.
For example, if REAL (real number) is specified on the General Tab Page, set the maximum and
minimum limits as real numbers.
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If a value is written from the PLC or another functional object that exceeds the set maximum or
minimum limits, the + and – Buttons can no longer be used to change the value. Use the PLC or
another functional object to reset the value.
Flicker Tab Page
Make flicker settings to make the object flicker (flash). Refer to Flicker under 2-8 Common Functional
Object Functions for details.