Displaying Arbitrary Messages - IDEC FT1A Series User Manual

6: HMI F
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Displaying Arbitrary Messages

The SmartAXIS can display messages on the LCD by executing the MSG (message) instruction/FB.
When the display conditions for multiple MSG instructions/FB are satisfied, the messages are displayed according to the priorities
set for the MSG instructions/FB. The message with the highest priority is displayed, out of all the MSG instructions/FB with the
inputs on, by pressing the
next highest priority is displayed.
Switching between Multiple Message Screens
On the standard screen, press the
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The message with the highest priority is displayed out of all the MSG instructions/FB with the inputs on.
Today's production count
Type A: 10000 pcs.
Type B: 30000 pcs.
Press the (up) button.
2.
The message with the next highest priority is displayed.
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Press the (down) button.
3.
Today's production count
Type A: 10000 pcs.
Type B: 30000 pcs.
4. Press the (ESC) button to return to the standard screen.
For details on the MSG instruction, see Chapter 13 "Display Instructions" in the "SmartAXIS Ladder Programming Manual".
For details on the MSG FB, see Chapter 14 "The interface FB" in the "SmartAXIS FBD Programming Manual".
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(up) button on the standard screen. By further pressing the
(up) button.
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(up) button, the message with the