Rockwell Automation 6181 Industrial Computer - Manual (Page 99)

12.1 in. Keypad Bezel Operation 10–17
Publication 6181-UM001D-EN-P
2. In Make/Break Typematic mode, the key is defined as repeatable at
the Repeat Rate established by the Keypad Properties Tool in 6181
Control Panel. The key “Make” codes are sent when the key is first
pressed and the “Break” codes are sent when the key is released. If
the key is held down, the “Make” codes repeat at the Repeat Rate.
Make/Break Typematic mode is available only for a single key press
definition including its modifiers, and as such is typically used to
map a programmable key to a single alpha key. Thus the keypad can
emulate a subset of a standard PC keyboard.
In the following example the programmable key emits the character
‘a’ at the Repeat Rate.
Figure 10
Make/Break Typematic Mode
Add New Code
The Add New Code grouping on the dialog is a list of valid keys and
modifiers that can be assigned to a programmable key. A modifier (Shift,
Ctrl, Alt, Win or Win Appl) are enabled for a key code, by selecting the
appropriate check boxes. These check boxes are dynamically updated so
that only valid combinations are allowed. After selecting a key code and
modifiers, click the Enter button to display the new code in the Text Edit
box. You must click Enter after each new code selection. Non-printable
codes are enclosed within ‘<’ and ‘>’.