Siemens SIMATIC HMI series Getting Started

Replacing an HMI device
2.6 Data input
Migration Guide Comfort Panels
Getting Started, 03/2011, A5E03478626-01
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2.6 Data input
Alphanumeric input block
Unlike predecessor devices, the Comfort HMI devices with key operation (key panels) are
equipped with an alphanumeric input block that works similar to the keyboard of your cell
phone.
The following figure shows the alphanumeric input block:
Press a button repeatedly to jump between available characters. When you press a key long
enough, the number is inserted automatically.
The characters available for input depends on the text box involved. The following figure
shows the entry of a value using the alphanumeric input block.
Screen keyboard on the touch screen
All Comfort HMI devices with touch screen use an alphanumeric screen keyboard.
The appearance and the key layout of the screen keyboard depends on the HMI device.
You can also connect an external keyboard.

Siemens SIMATIC HMI series Specifications

General

Series	SIMATIC HMI
Category	Control Panel
Display Type	TFT LCD
Touch Screen	Yes (resistive or capacitive, depending on model)
Processor	Varies by model (e.g., ARM-based processors)
Storage	Varies by model (e.g., Flash memory, microSD card slot)
Communication Interfaces	Ethernet, USB
Protection Class	IP65 (front panel), depending on model
Operating Temperature	0 to 50°C, -20 to 60°C
Power Supply	24 V DC
Memory	128 MB, 256 MB