Configuring The Programmable Keys - ABB OmniCore Operating Manual

2.3.7 Configuring the programmable keys

Overview
Programmable keys are the four hardware buttons on the FlexPendant that can
be used for dedicated, specific functions configured by the user.
The keys can be programmed to simplify programming or to test the programs.
They can also be used to activate menus on the FlexPendant.
Procedure
Use the following procedure to configure the programmable keys.
Operating manual - OmniCore
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Note
It is not mandatory to configure all the programmable keys.
1 On the start screen, tap Settings.
2 Tap Personalization.
3 On the sidebar tap Programmable keys.
4 Tap on a key.
5 Type a name for the selected key in the Friendly Name field.
Note
This field is optional.
6 Tap the Type list and select the type of action.
7 If the type Input is selected:
• Tap to select an input signal from the Digital Input list.
• Tap the Allow in auto list to select if the function is also allowed in
automatic operating mode.
Note
An input cannot be set by using the programmable keys, its value can only
be pulsed. The pulse will be the inverted value of the input.
8 If the type Output is selected:
• Tap to select an output signal from the Digital Outputs list.
• Tap the Key Pressed list and define how the signal should behave
when the key is pressed.
• Tap the Allow in auto list to select if the function is also allowed in
automatic operating mode.
Following are the options available in the Key Pressed list.
• Toggle- switches the signal value from 0 to 1 or vice versa.
• Set to 1 - sets the signal value to 1.
• Set to 0 - sets the signal value to 0.
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