Graphic I/O Field; Description; Touch Control - Siemens SIMATIC TP 270 Operating Instructions Manual

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9.2 Controlling graphic objects
9.2.4

Graphic I/O field

9.2.4.1

Description

Purpose
In a graphic I/O field, select a predefined image from a selection list. The graphic represents
the value of a tag. This can be an internal tag or a tag with a connection to a PLC.
The graphic I/O field can be used for pure graphic output dependent on the tag value. In this
case, the graphic I/O field can no longer be operated.
Layout
If the graphic I/O field shows a cactus icon, you have not defined the graphic output of a
specific value in your project.
9.2.4.2

Touch control

Procedure
Touch the graphic I/O field on the touch screen of the HMI device. The predefined images
are displayed in the selection list.
If the selection list has a scroll bar, Touch the scroll bar on the touch screen of the HMI
device. touch the touch screen continuously to move the scroll bar in the desired direction.
Select the desired graphic and apply the associated tag value by touching the entry on the
touch screen. The selection list is closed and the image is displayed. The graphic I/O field
continues to have the focus.
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TP 270, OP 270, MP 270B (WinCC flexible)
Operating Instructions, Edition 03/2004, 6AV6691-1DD01-0AB0