Operating A Device With Capacitive Multi-Touch Screen - Siemens SIMATIC IPC277G PRO Operating Instructions Manual

Operating the device

5.3 Operating a device with capacitive multi-touch screen

The most important features of the software are:
• Dialog-guided installation
• Configuration via the IPC Configuration Center of:
– Brightness
– Screen saver
– Tools
– Touch settings
– Ethernet Monitor settings
All other functions are described in the IPC Panel Driver and Tools operating manual.
5.3 Operating a device with capacitive multi-touch screen
You operate the multi-touch screen with one or multiple fingers.
Personal injury or property damage due to no earth connection
An inadequate earth connection or the lack of one may cause malfunction of the capacitive
touch screen. Functions may not work properly. This can result in personal injury or property
damage.
• Always connect the device to an earth conductor.
• The earth conductor from the device must be connected directly to earth with low
You can find additional information on connecting the earth conductor in the section
"Connecting the protective conductor (Page 41)".
Personal injury or property damage due to maloperation
Incorrect operation of devices with a touch screen can occur. This can result in personal
injury or property damage.
Take the following precautions:
• Configure the plant so that safety-related functions are not operated with the touch
• Switch off the device for cleaning and maintenance.
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Operating Instructions, 02/2022, A5E51373692-AA
SIMATIC IPC277G PRO