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Overview Chapter 1
The physical keypad on the PanelView 5510 terminal is used during runtime to
initiate actions, control navigation, and enter data. The terminal also supports a
virtual keyboard and numeric keypad that opens on PanelView 5510 terminal
screens during runtime.
The terminal also supports the use of a physical keyboard and mouse when
connected to the USB ports.
ATTENTION: The keypad and touch screen support input from a finger, stylus,
and gloved hand for operation in dry or wet environments. The plastic stylus
must have a minimum tip radius of 1.3 mm (0.051 in.). Any other object or tool
can damage the keypad or touch screen.
ATTENTION: Do not perform multiple operations simultaneously. Multiple
simultaneous operations can result in unintended operation.
• Touch only one operating element on the screen with one finger at one time.
• Press only one key on the terminal at one time.
L8
Table 2 - PanelView 5510 Terminal Keypad
Item Feature Description
1 Navigation button Opens the navigation menu at the bottom of a screen and displays the contents of a project. The menu allows screen navigation and device
configuration.
2 Numeric keypad Contains numeric, decimal, minus, and these keys:
• Backspace - deletes the character to the left of the insertion point.
• Enter - inputs the currently highlighted key or enters a blank line if the insertion point is in the text box of the virtual keyboard.
• Tab-left, Tab-right - selects the previous or next control or input element.
• Esc - cancels or dismisses a dialog.
3 Navigation keys Provides navigation control.
• Arrow keys - selects a key on the virtual keyboard that is above, below, left, or right of the selected key. Arrow keys also move the cursor if the
cursor is in a text box.
• Home/End - moves the insertion point to the beginning or end of a text or numeric entry field.
• Page up/Page down - goes to the next or previous pages of a list.
4Function keys
• 6.5-in. terminal
• 10.4-in. terminal
• 15-in. terminal
Performs specific commands when configured for a screen or any of its graphic elements. For example, L1 can be configured to go to another
screen.
• L1…L6 and R1…R6
• L1…L8 and R1…R8
• L1…L10 and R1…R10