Entering Alphanumeric Values - Siemens simatic hmi op27 Equipment Manual

General Operation
Correct input In the case of an incorrect entry, the following possibilities are available with
which to correct it before confirmation. Call in Edit mode.
3.3.2

Entering Alphanumeric Values

Input using the Alphanumeric values are entered character for character using the system key-
system keys board input keys.
Alphanumeric input can be used to enter digits and letters in any order. Spaces
are also allowed.
Carry out the following steps to enter alphanumeric values:
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Incorrect Input
Incorrect digit Position the cursor on the digit and over-
write it.
The cursor remains at this position.
One digit too Delete the digit at the cursor position.
many The gap is closed from the left.
One digit too few 1. Switch to alphanumeric key assign-
ment.
2. Insert a blank at the cursor position.
Input moves to the left of the cursor
position.
3. Revert to the numeric input key
assignment.
4. Overwrite the space.
Step Keys
1 Enter num-
...
0
bers
+/–
,
Enter alpha
A–Z
characters
A B
...
Action
Description
The input keys of the system keypad are to
9
be found in the numeric key assignment.
.
Switch to the alphanumeric key assign-
ment.
Y Z
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Using Key
INS
DEL
A–Z
INS
DEL
A–Z
A–Z
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