Omron NT21 User Manual

3-7SectionInput of Numeric Values and Character Strings
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Inputting a Character String Using Input Key – String on the Same Screen
The following describes the basic character string input procedure — inputting a
character string to a character string input field using the input key – string and
input key – control provided on the same screen when the screen has only one
character string input field.
NT21
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NT631
Character string input field
Display
Input
Reference: It is possible to copy the contents in the character string memory table entry to the
character string input field using the touch switch Copy Setting function (page
325).
When creating a screen using the Support Tool, register the following elements
for the screen.
• Character string input field
• Input key – string for touch switches
Characters registered for labels are used for inputting a character string.
Marks can be input by specifying FF20 to FFFF
H.
• Touch switch input key – control
• ENT or
(necessary for confirming the input)
The following keys can be registered if necessary.
• CLR (for clearing the character string being input)
• CA (for canceling the input)
• BS (for deleting a character located immediately before the input cur-
sor)
• DEL (for deleting a character located immediately after the input cur-
sor)
• ,  (for moving the input cursor)
Reference: The input key – control of 0 to 9 and A to F can be used to input a character string.
Operation
1, 2, 3... 1. Display a screen that has a character string input field.
2. Input a character string using the input key – string.
Reference: When the screen has only one character string input field, that input field is speci-
fied automatically. It is not necessary to specify it as the active input field.
3. Press the ENT key or the
key to confirm the input.
When the input is confirmed, the input character string is stored to a charac-
ter string memory table entry. Then, the occurrence of a change in the con-
tents of the character string memory table entry is notified to the host via the
PT status notify area (page 61).
Setting

Omron NT21 Specifications

General

Brand	Omron
Model	NT21
Category	Touch terminals
Language	English