Faceplates; Faceplates - Structure - Siemens SIMOCODE pro Programming And Operating Manual

Block icons and faceplate views

3.2 Faceplates

3.2 Faceplates
3.2.1

Faceplates - Structure

A faceplate displays all the elements of a block graphically. The faceplate is displayed in a
separate window on the Operator Station (OS). You can call the faceplate:
● Using picture selection keys
● From the process tag list
● By clicking the specific block icon
Note
WinCC tools can be used to make necessary modifications to the faceplates.
Structure of a faceplate
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②
③
④
⑤
⑥
Icons
①
②
③
④
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Comments, e.g., name of starter
"Pin faceplate" button:
You can use this button to secure the faceplate when switching the range.
"Back to Process" button:
You can use this button to return to the original process picture.
Toolbar for selecting the availible views for the relevant block.
Right clicking on an icon opens the selected view in a separate window.
Overview window
Help button
Standard
Alarm
Limits
Trend
⑤
Maintenance
⑥
Preview
⑦
Diagnostics
⑧
Process image
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Memo
⑩
Batch
⑪
Logbook
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