Lamps; Lamp Functions - Omron NT-series Operation Manual

 
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Lamps

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Lamp Functions

Lamp Attributes
The NT600S has the "lamp" function used to simply display the PC bit status.
Set the lamp function when creating the screen data using the support tool.
The following describes the kinds of lamps that can be displayed.
The status of the lamps (lit (flashing) or unlit) can be changed by the Host instruc-
tions.
The lamps are the graphic areas whose method of display can be changed by us-
ing the PC/Host. Available display methods are "lit", "unlit", and "flash". Up to 255
lamps can be registered in one screen.
The display status (lit, unlit, and flash) which are registered when creating the
screen data can be switched according to the ON/OFF of the PC bit status.
Unlit
The following attributes can be set with the lamp. Use the support tool to set the
lamp attributes.

Shape
Select from the square and circle shapes. The display size can be freely se-
lected.
Square Circle

Frame
Select whether or not the boundary line (frame) of the lamp display area is dis-
played. If the frame is not set, only the guide display message for the lamp is
displayed when the lamp is not lit (or flashing). If the guide display message is
not set, nothing is displayed.

Lit and flashing
Select whether the lamp is lit (reverse display) or flashing (reverse flashing)
when the lamp is turned ON by the PC/Host.
PC
Host
Lit
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