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Programming Function Blocks and Features
4.6 Enter Labels
Overview
Labeling lets you use the front panel buttons, a QWERTY keyboard, or barcode reader to assign custom
text identifiers to most data and functions to make them easily recognized on displays. Labeling items
makes programming and operation easier but is not required. You can assign all labels here or at each
individual programming menu (that is, at Program Analog Inputs, Program Alarms, etc.). For the latter, you
must enable labeling under ENABLE FEATURES in the main Program menu.
Entering labels with the front panel buttons
Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to move the cursor and select a character. See Table 3-1 for these
buttons' functions. If you are entering several labels, this method can be tedious because you must scroll
through A-Z and 0-9 to pick each character. Consider using a keyboard or barcode reader instead.
Entering labels with a QWERTY keyboard
Using a QWERTY keyboard is easier and faster if you are entering many labels. See Section 3.7 for
keyboard connection procedure.
To enter label with the keyboard:
1.
Select Enter Labels.
2.
Select the function block whose label you want to change.
3.
Select the label you want to change (Table 4-3).
4.
Press Enter to move cursor to the right side of the display.
5.
Type in the new label with the keyboard. The instrument accepts A...Z, a...z, 0...9, (,), -, +, /, *, ^, (.),
=.
6.
Press Enter to accept the new label.
Entering labels with a barcode reader
Using a barcode reader is easier and faster if you are entering many labels. See Section 3.6 for barcode
reader connection procedure.
To enter label with the barcode reader:
1.
Select Enter Labels.
2.
Select the function block whose label you want to change.
3.
Select the label you want to change (Table 4-3).
4.
Press Enter to move cursor to the right side of the display.
5.
Scan in the new label with the barcode reader. Allowable characters are: 0...9, A...Z, -, +, /,
6.
Press Enter to accept the new label.
After selecting ENTER LABELS, choose an item (such as Analog Inputs) to label. Use the prompts in
Table 4-3. All text and numeric keys may be used for labels; no characters are prohibited. To cancel an
entry, press the ESC key on the QWERTY keyboard or press the Menu button on the front panel.
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