Siemens simatic hmi op7 User Manual

3-8
Equipment Manual OP7, OP17
Release 04/99
3.2.2 Entering Alphanumeric Values
Entering alphanumeric values consists of entering both digits and letters. If
the field already contains a value, this entire value is deleted from the field as
soon as you enter the first new character . Once you have begun entering a
value, you can no longer quit this field until you have confirmed or aborted
your input.
A to F characters can be entered directly with activated Shift Lock mode
using numeric keys 1 to 6.
If the characters available on the keypad are not suf ficient for the alphanu -
meric input, you can select additional letters and special characters from the
extended character set. The extended character set is available for all fields
with the String representation.
Y ou enter the characters as follows:
Step Keys Description
1
Enter digits
0
...
9
+/–
.
,
If necessary , press the Shift key
beforehand to switch back from
the alphanumeric to the numeri-
cal key assignment. The Shift LED
goes out.
SHIFT
Enter letters
A to F
A
...
F
SHIFT
Switch to the alphanumeric key as -
signment. The Shift LED comes on.
If you enter several letters
consecutively , the Shift Lock
setting remains activated and
you move the cursor by means
of the cursor control keys
illustrated here.
Enter cha -
racters from
the extended
character set
SHIFT
Switch to the alphanumeric key as -
signment. The Shift LED comes on.
Select the desired characters from the
extended character set.
If you enter several letters
consecutively , the Shift Lock
setting remains activated and
you move the cursor by means
of the cursor control keys
illustrated here.
Mixed input of
digits and letters
Entering A to F
characters
Extended
character set
Entering the
characters

Siemens simatic hmi op7 Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	simatic hmi op7
Category	Control Panel
Language	English