Self-Defined Screen Hierarchy - Siemens SIMATIC HMI OP3 Equipment Manual

Process-Dependent Operator Guidance

11.2 Self-Defined Screen Hierarchy

Defining the The screen hierarchy can be adapted to system-specific requirements and be
screen hierarchy
modified either in part or in whole. Screens can be removed or added.
Screens can be linked together in random order. The configuration, sequence
of the link, inclusion in the screen directory and the relevant cross-jump
destinations are defined during configuration with ProTool/Lite.
Branching with
You branch between the different screens by means of soft keys and
soft keys and
configured cross-jump destinations. You can branch repeatedly to the same
cross-jump
screen. This is illustrated in figure 11-1 by screens 4 and 6. Cross-jumps are
destinations
not restricted to screen level, but can branch to the message level too.
Definition of the Another feature that is configured is the picture you want to have displayed
start screen on the OP3 as your start screen.
Figure 11-1 Principle of a Screen Hierarchy
An overview is presented below, with reference to an example, of the design
of a screen hierarchy. Detailed information on configuration will be found in
the User's Guide ProTool – Configuring Text-based Displays.
11-2
Screen 6
Screen 7
Screen 10
Screen 9
Screen 1
Screen 2
Screen 3
Screen 8 Screen 4
Screen 5
Operator Panel OP3
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