Micromod Micro-PWC: 53PW6000 MicroPWC Configuration Guide - Manual (Page 34)

Micro-PWC CONFIGURATION GUIDE
14 System Configuration
2.4 Message Configuration
A method of communication between operators is available on the Micro-PWC, allowing text messages
known as operator messages to be sent from one plant Area to another. The Message Configuration fea-
ture provides this method of generating operator messages from a Micro-PWC.
To create an operator message, access Message Configuration by selecting the following sequence from
the System Window: Menu > Configure > Message Configuration. The Message Configuration window
(
Figure 2-5 ) will be displayed. The window is used to configure the text, priority, and destination of the
operator message.
2.4.1 Message Text
To configure the text of the message, enter a message of up to 80 ASCII characters in the Message entry
box.
2.4.2 Message Priority
Each message is associated with a Priority. Enter the number of the desired Priority (range of 1 to 16) in
the appropriate entry box.
2.4.3 Message Destination Area
Each message can be associated with a specific plant Area. The Area assignment is used to route the
message to the devices (files, printers) which have been configured (via Message Routing Configuration,
see
Section 2.8.4, Message Routing ) to receive operator messages associated with that area. The mes-
sage will also be sent to all Micro-PWCs where users who have access to the specified area are logged in.
On the Micro-PWCs, the message will be displayed in the Message line (bottom line) of the Mini-Alarm
Window. To assign the operator message to an area, click Area. An Area Selection window like that shown
in
Figure 2-4 will be displayed.
The Area Selection window consists primarily of a scrollable list box which contains 255 areas. To select
the destination area for the operator message, click the area, then click OK. The default is Area 1.
2.4.4 Send the Operator Message
To send the operator message and exit Message Configuration, click Send.
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Figure 2-5. Message Configuration Window