Cleaning The Device - Siemens SIMATIC IFP2200 Product Information

• To avoid incorrect operation, certain inputs are ignored and blocked from further entry:
Simultaneous operation with more than 5 fingers.
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Surface contact with a diameter of > 3 cm, for example, resting the palm of the hand on the touch screen.
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As soon as the touch screen is no longer touched, input is possible again.
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Functions of the multi-touch screen
General functions
• Detection of up to 5 finger touches at a time.
• Detection of gestures that are supported by the operating system or the software installed on the device.
Note
Multi-touch operation can provide advanced features or pose limitations depending on the operating system and the
software installed on the device. Read the corresponding documentation.
• You do not need to calibrate the touch screen. Some operating systems do offer touch calibration. However, this
calibration does not result in an improvement of the accuracy.
Security functions in an industrial environment
The touch screen is locked for security reasons when following happens:
• There is a conductive liquid on the touch screen with ground contact via the enclosure or the operator, for example.
• Electromagnetic interference is present that exceeds the specification according to EN 61000-4-2.
Once the interference is over, the touch screen is no longer locked.

Cleaning the device

The device is designed for low-maintenance operation. You should still clean the device front regularly, however.
WARNING
Unwanted reactions when cleaning the device
You risk unintentional actuation of operator controls if you clean the device while it is switched on.
You may possibly trigger unwanted actions of the device or controller. that are liable to cause personal injury or damage to
the machinery.
Always switch off the device before you clean it.
Note
Dust
When dust has collected on the device, the dust deposits must be removed at appropriate time intervals.
Requirement
• Cleaning cloth
• Dishwashing liquid or foaming screen cleaning agent
Cleaning agents
The unit may only be cleaned at the front with cleaning agents.
NOTICE
Damage to the device due to impermissible cleaning agents
Impermissible and unsuitable cleaning agents can cause damage the device.
Use dish soap or foaming screen cleaner only as cleaning agents. Do not use the following cleaning agents:
• Aggressive solvents or scouring powder
• Steam jets
• Compressed air
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