Entering Data On The Kp300 Basic - Siemens LOGO! Series Manual

Operating the device
4.2 Operating KP300 Basic
Operating function keys
The function keys can be assigned global or local functions:
● Function keys with global function assignment
● Function keys with local function assignment
The function key can be assigned only a single function, either global or local, within a
screen. Local function assignments override global function assignments.
NOTICE
Function keys are disabled during keyboard input
When you enter values using the keyboard, the function key assignment is disabled.
Take this information into account in your configuration.
Use the integrated alphanumeric keys for data input as described in the subsection below.
4.2.2

Entering data on the KP300 Basic

Introduction
The function keys of the KP300 Basic have the same operating concept as a cell phone
keypad. Each function key assigned with several letters and symbols of the alphabet and
each is assigned a number. The available ones are displayed in a menu on the display when
you enter values. The selection in the menu moves one position to the right every time the
function key is pressed. At the end, the selction resumes again at the start.
The numerical and alphanumerical assignment alway has the following order for value entry:
1. Letters, for example JKL
2. Numers, for example 5
3. Special characters and umlauts (optional)
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A function key with global function assignment always triggers the same action on the
HMI device or in the PLC, regardless of the currently displayed screen. An example of
such an action is the activation of a screen, or the closing of an alarm window.
A function key with local function assignment is screen-specific and is therefore only
effective within the active screen.
The function assigned to a function key can vary from screen to screen.
Operating Instructions, 04/2012, A5E02421799-03
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