Siemens TP27 Equipment Manual page 13

Product Description
Use of TP27 and By implementing the Touch Panels TP27 and TP37 operating statuses, current
TP37 process values and faults in respect of a connected PLC can be graphically
represented and the monitoring machine or system easily operated. This is
made possible by using the Touch Panels which have of a number of standard
functions for this purpose.
The method of display and operation of the Touch Panel can be customized
using the ProTool configuration software to achieve optimum results in respect
of process requirements.
The Touch Panel can be used to
Touch screen The Touch Panels TP27 and TP37 have standard keyboards. The device is
operated intuitively by touching configured buttons and input fields on the
touch–sensitive screen, referred to in this manual as the "touch screen".
Device variants
The TP27 can be supplied in a range of variations. One variant is equipped
with a 6 inch display, available as monochrome and color versions. This
variant is subsequently referred to as TP27-6.
The second variant is the TP27, equipped with a 10 inch, color display. This
variant is subsequently referred to as TP27-10.
The TP37 is equipped with a 10 inch, color display.
Installation
The Touch Panels TP27 and TP37 are installation units for use directly at the
possibilities
machine location. The degree of protection is high (front panel IP65), so the
devices are suitable for use in hostile industrial environments.
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control and monitor the process by means of the menu system. In this way,
setpoints can be entered in the form of values or by touching configured
buttons, for example, or control positioning elements;
display processes, machines and systems on full–graphic and semi–graphic
screens;
visualize event messages and alarm messages, in addition to process
variables such as an output field, bar graph, trends or status display;
intervene directly in the operation by means of the touch–sensitive screen.
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