Functionality
Functions and
The table below shows the functions of the OP3 and their limit values.
limit values
Table 2-1 Functions of the OP3
OP3 Functions
Display
–
Event messages
–
–
–
Setpoint input to screens
–
–
Actual-value display (numerical and symbolic)
Combined actual-value display/setpoint input
Limit value check by operator input
Password protection
–
–
Screens
–
–
–
–
–
–
Diagnostic function (STATUS/FORCE VAR)
OP configuration languages
Changing languages in online mode
Communication using SIMATIC S7
–
–
Operator Panel OP3
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Contrast control
Maximum number
Maximum length (characters)
Scroll through waiting messages
Digits or letters
By means of symbolic variables
Password levels
Passwords
Maximum number
Screen entries per screen
Maximum number of fields per screen
Maximum number fields per screen entry
Display
Standard screens "Timer" and "Counter"
PPI
MPI
2
Using potentiometer
499
40
50
x
x
x
x
x
0 – 9
20
40
20
300
8
x
x
x
GE, EN, FR, IT, SP.
3
x
x
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