Rockwell Automation 2706-DXX Dataliner Message Display DL5 Series - Manual (Page 31)

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Entering New Messages 3-7
Default Values for Message
Attributes All of the message attributes have default values. The first time you enter a
message into a new DL5, or one which has had its memory cleared, the DL5
specifies a default value. From then on, the default values for a new
message are the same as the previous message you entered. This feature
allows you to quickly enter a number of messages when all of the messages
have the same or similar attributes.
Entering a Message After you have specified all the attributes for a message, you can now enter
the actual message. The DL5 stores messages in blocks of 16 characters. A
message may be more than one block in length. The number of blocks that
comprise a message is limited only by the amount of memory available.
After you have specified a message’s attributes, the DL5 will inform you
that a new message can be entered by flashing an asterisk shaped cursor:
Note: You can edit the message being entered, or any previously entered
message, by using the edit commands. Chapter 4 describes how to use the
edit commands.
You can now enter your message. As you type, notice that the cursor moves
towards the right side of the display as characters are entered. If the cursor
reaches the first character segment on the right, the next character that you
enter will position the cursor back at the first character segment on the left.
For example, a new message is to be entered on a two line DL5 display (16
characters in a block). The DL5 will position the cursor at the first
character position on the left:
If the message <Motor Starter #> is entered, the display will appear like
this:
If the number <1> is entered at the last character position, the cursor will
move to the first character segment on the left. The display will appear like
this:
*
*
MOTOR STARTER #*
*OTOR STARTER #1