Entering Or Changing Alphanumeric Values - Siemens SIMATIC KP400 Comfort Operating Instructions Manual

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6.7 Entering or changing alphanumeric values

Requirement
Cursor is in an I/O field.
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1. Enter the desired value using the system keys or the screen keyboard.
2. Discard the entry with <ESC>, if necessary.
3. Conclude your entry with <ENTER>.
Result
The numeric value has been changed. If you have discarded the entry, the I/O field remains
empty or the original value is displayed.
See also
Input of values (Page 158)
Entering values with system keys (Page 73)
Using the screen keyboard (Page 75)
Reference for system keys (Page 69)
6.7 Entering or changing alphanumeric values
Introduction
Depending on the type of HMI device, you enter alphanumeric values either with the system
keys or the screen keyboard. Alternatively, you can also connect an external keyboard.
Note
When the screen keyboard is open, PLC job 51, "Select screen" has no function.
● With key HMI devices, all characters on the system keys are available.
● With touch HMI devices, an alphanumeric screen keyboard opens.
Note
The screen keyboard display is independent of the configured project language.
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