SICK MCS100E User Manual

Operation
42 MCS100E Operating Instructions 8009504/VYWA7/V3-1/2018-01 © SICK AG
Subject to change without notice
5.1 User interface
Figure 17 Front of MCS100E with controls
MCS100E is operated
• In measuring mode via the membrane keyboard.
• For setting parameters it is suitable to use an external keyboard (
→ p. 39, §4.2).
5.1.1 Significance of keys
Arrow keys
Within the menus you can move up and down, resp. left and right using the arrow keys.
Numerical keys
Enter the appropriate characters into those lines where you are expected to enter figures
only. (Please use an external keyboard, if letters must be entered.)
<ESC> key
The <ESC> key is used to quit the menus, to terminate the program, to cancel a command,
etc. If modifications were entered you will be prompted whether to save or not.
<ENTER> key
The <ENTER> key is used to open a menu, to confirm entries, etc.
Screen saver
The screen is automatically switched off after approx. 4 h if no key was pressed
during this period.
 Press any key to switch the screen on again.
 Normally, the “Digital Input 1” is designed for a corresponding external pin
switch (pre-set).
MCS 100 E
Key F1
Help
Monitor
Function keys
F3 ... F8
Numeric
keys
Cursor keys
Key
<ENTER>
Key
<ESC>
Key F2
Measured value
display
5-pole DIN
connector
for external
keyboard

SICK MCS100E Specifications

General

Brand	SICK
Model	MCS100E
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English