Siemens SIMATIC HMI series - Entering and Modifying the Value, Date and Time

Operating a project
8.5 Entering and modifying the value, date and time
Mobile Panels 2nd Generation
206 Operating Instructions, 09/2018, A5E33876626-AC
Requirement
● The required language for the project is available on the HMI device.
● The language switching function was logically linked to an operating element during
configuration.
Procedure
● Press the relevant operating element.
The following options are available for switching the language:
– The configured HMI device switches to language selection.
– The configured operating element activates the required language directly.
Please refer to your plant documentation for additional information.
8.5
Entering and modifying the value, date and time
Values
The following types of value can be entered:
● Numerical value
You can enter a numerical value using the screen keyboard.
Note
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When the screen keyboard is open, job mailbox 51, "Select screen" has no function.
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The screen keyboard display is independent of the configured project language.
● Alphanumerical value
Input is as for numerical values.
● Hexadecimal value
When a text box for hexadecimal values has been configured, the letters "A" to "F" are
also available in addition to the digits. The keys "G" to "Z" on the screen keyboard are not
used.
● Date and time
Date and time are entered as are numerical values.
Note
When entering the date and time, note that their format is determined by the configured
project language.