Message Window - Siemens Multi Panel MP270 SIMATIC HMI Equipment Manual

5.2.2

Message Window

Purpose
The message window displays all messages which are present which have no time
stamp. It is possible to configure the sorting sequence displayed.
Alarm messages
If one of the display types window/window , window/line or window/off is configured,
the message window for alarm messages opens automatically when an alarm
message arrives. Figure 5-1 illustrates an example.
Figure 5-1
Event messages
In order to be able to open the event message window via an operation, the
function Display_event_message_window must be assigned to a function key, for
example, in the configuration.
System messages
The message window for system messages is automatically opened when a
system message arrives. The window closes automatically after the configured
duration of display has elapsed.
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Alarm window (example)
Call help text
Use this button to call in the help text configured for the
selected alarm message.
Acknowledge alarm messages
Use this button to acknowledge unacknowledged alarm
messages.
Operating Special Screen Objects
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