Ascii Input Extend - KEP MMI-1500 Installation & Operation Manual

13.10 ASCII Input Extend

ASCII Input Extend displays current value of the PLC register(s) data as decoded by the standard ASCII character
table. When the shape area is touched and the trigger bit is active, ASCII Input is available through any displayed
alphanumeric keypad. Entered data is put into consecutive PLC registers starting with the "Read address".
1 st B Y T E
4 5
E
Reading value is
decoded in ASCII
code and displayed
Touch the shape
area to activate
input operation
Enter data from
alphanumeric
keypad
Procedure to place an ASCII Input
Click ASCII Input Extend icon or select ASCII Input
Extend from the Parts menu.
1. Fill in General Tab Items:
Description: A reference name (not displayed) that
you assign to the ASCII Input.
Read Address: Word or words (up to 16 words may
be addressed in this manner, each word contains 2
ASCII characters) in the PLC that is displayed and
modified by the ASCII Input.
Device type is the word prefix.
Device address is the word number.
No. of words: Up to 16 consecutive words (32
characters) can be displayed.
Tag is used to select the Read address from a list
of predefined Tags.
Aux. directs the Read address to be retrieved
from the Auxiliary Port.
Trigger Address: Bit in the Controller that controls the ability to enter data into the Read Address. If bit is OFF, data
entry is disabled.
2 B Y T E 3
nd
4 1
A
B Y T E 4
th th
5 3 5
S
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B Y T E
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