Rockwell Automation 2711 Standard PanelView Operator Terminal User Manual - Manual (Page 129)

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Running Applications Chapter 5
Analog Gauges The analog gauge uses a rotating needle to display a process variable
such as speed, temperature or pressure. The gauge consists of a
circular scale with tick-marks, 1… 4 needles, and a label with text or
variable data. The circular scale is an integral part of the gauge but
can be created separately.
Numeric Data Displays Numeric Data Displays may appear with or without supporting text.
Depending on the application design, displayed data may have these
properties:
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zero fill
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fixed, floating or no decimal point
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different field widths (number of digits)
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various text sizes
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scaled
Message Displays Message displays contain alphanumeric characters and are displayed
when triggered by a controller. The message display can be any size
and will not overlap other controls. Messages may contain:
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alphanumeric text
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variable data
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graphics
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time and date
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Pressure
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