Entering Numeric Values - Siemens simatic hmi op27 Equipment Manual

3.3.1

Entering Numeric Values

Input using the
Numeric values are entered character for character using the input keys on the
system keys system keyboard. If a value is already present in the field, it disappears com-
pletely from the field when the first character is entered. After starting entering
input, it is not possible to exit from the field concerned until the input is either
confirmed or cancelled.
Possible values
The following values can be entered in numeric input fields:
Right justified Input in numeric fields is generally aligned to the right.
input Digits entered move to the left (pocket calculator format).
Limit values check
Limit values can be configured for numberic input. A limit value check is per-
formed in these fields. Entered values are only applied if they are within the
configured limits. If a value entered is outside these limits, a system message is
issued. After confirming the message, the original input value is transferred
into the field.
Decimal places If a field is configured with a specific number of decimal places, too many
decimal places are ignored and too few filled with 0s following confirmation
of the input.
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Possible values Keys
Decimal value
0 0
+/–
Hex value
A B
0
Digital value
0
Description
The input keys of the system keypad are to
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be found in the numeric key assignment be found in the numeric key assignment.
.
,
To enter the characters A to F,
E F
...
switch to the input keys of the
alphanumeric key assignment.
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The input keys are to be found in the
1
numeric key assignment.
,
General Operation
A–Z
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