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Backlight Display Methods Section 2-3
2-3 Backlight Display Methods
2-3-1 Specifying Backlight Colors
The backlight color of a monochrome NV3W, NV4W or NV3Q can be speci-
fied.
It can be specified using one of the following two methods.
1. Initial Settings Backlight colors and operation are set in the base screen properties from the
NV-Designer.
The specified backlight color will be displayed in a rectangle on the left edge
of the title bar.
2. Changing the Backlight during Operation
The backlight color can be changed by using specifications from the PLC.
Specify the color and either lit or flashing in the Bit Area in system memory.
Refer to 8-1 Switching Backlight Colors for details.
2-3-2 Automatic Backlight OFF Function
The PT can be set so that the backlight automatically turns OFF if the touch
screen not touched for a specified period of time. This can be done on the
Setup 1 Tab Page of the NV Configuration. The time can be set between 1
and 30 minutes.
Model Backlight color Operation
NV3W, NV4W White (green), pink (orange), or red Lit or flashing
NV3Q monochrome White, pink, or red Lit or flashing
NV3Q color Not supported. Not supported.
Indicates that the base screen is white or green.
The backlight colors depend on the model of the PT.
Application Example That Switches the Backlight Color
Color That Indicates
Normal Operation
"Green"
Color That Indicates an Alarm
"Orange"
Color That Indicates an Alarm
"Red"