Omron NT21 User Manual

3-7SectionInput of Numeric Values and Character Strings
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Reference:  If the number of characters of the input character string is smaller than the
number of characters of the character string memory table entry size, the dig-
its left blank are filled with spaces.
 When NT20S or NT30/620 compatible mode is being used, the current screen
number occupies the first word of the PT status notify area and the words con-
taining the updated memory table entry number and PT status notify bits are
shifted down one word (page 451).
Inputting a Character String Using a Bar Code Reader
The following describes the procedure for inputting a character string into a
character string input field using a bar code reader when the screen has only one
character string input field.
NT31C
Bar code reader
Character string input field
Display
Input
When a bar code reader is used, either of the following methods can be selected
for confirming the input.
• Manual confirmation:
Use the ENT key or the
key to confirm the input character string.
• Automatic confirmation:
The input character string is automatically confirmed at the same time the bar
code reader reads out the bar code data (character string).
Reference:  When Manual is selected for inputting a character string using a bar code
reader, the input key – string and input key – control touch switches can be
used to correct the bar code data (character string) or add any required char-
acter.
 Selection of Auto/Manual is made in the settings for the communication condi-
tions of a bar code reader at the System Menu of the PT.
 It is possible to copy the contents in a character string memory table entry to a
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
If a bar code reader is used in Manual, the following touch switch input key –
string and input key – control may be set if necessary.
• Touch switch input key – string
Characters registered for labels are used for inputting a character string.
Marks can be input by specifying FF20
H to FFFFH.
• Touch switch input key – control
• ENT or
(necessary for confirming the input)
Setting

Omron NT21 Specifications

General

Brand	Omron
Model	NT21
Category	Touch terminals
Language	English