Calculator keypad functions – Rockwell Automation 5370-CVIM2 Module User Manual

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Chapter 2

CVIM2 System Configuration: An Overview

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Del (delete) key –– This key deletes the character at the cursor position.

Clear key –– This key clears all characters from the name bar.

Cancel key –– This key exits the keyboard panel without saving any new
characters entered in the name bar.

BkSp (backspace) key –– This key moves the cursor one place to the left
and deletes the character in that position.

Enter key –– This key saves all new characters entered in the name bar
and exits the keyboard panel.

Caps key –– This key changes the alpha characters between uppercase
and lowercase. The keyboard remains in the “caps” mode until you pick
the caps key again.

Shift key –– This key changes all printable character between uppercase
and lowercase. (The default setting is lowercase.) The keyboard returns to
the lowercase mode when you pick one character.

Special key –– This key changes the keyboard to a special set of printable
characters (lowercase only). The keyboard returns to the lowercase mode
when you pick one character.

Throughout the configuration process, numeric parameters must be entered.
At each point where such a parameter is required, a standard “calculator”
keypad panel appears on the screen, as illustrated in Figure 2.14.

Figure 2.14 Example: The Calculator Keypad Panel

Note that the calculator keypad appears in the decimal mode by default.

Most of the keys are straightforward in their operation; that is, their functions
are analogous to the keys on a hand held calculator. When you pick any digit,

Calculator Keypad
Functions

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