Rockwell Automation 2711E-ND1 Reference Manual PanelBuilder 1400e - Manual (Page 119)

Scales
Publication 2711E-6.15 – November 1998
Scales
This chapter tells you about:
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what scales are used for
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how to configure scales
A scale consists of a line with ticks, used to provide an illustrative
measurement scale beside bar graphs and Trend objects. You can
create vertical and horizontal scales across the height or width of the
screen.
Vertical scales can be configured so the ticks extend from left to right
or vice versa. Horizontal scales can be configured so the ticks extend
from bottom to top or vice versa.
Note: If you use scales, the application will be compatible only with
PanelView Firmware Version 2 or later. The application will not be
compatible with earlier versions.
Tip: Use the following suggestions to customize scales:
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Position text labels on or near the scale object for static
descriptions, or use display objects for changing descriptions.
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Specify the number of major and minor ticks to reflect
accurately the range of values in the bar graph or Trend object.
For example, if a bar graph has a minimum value of 0 and a
maximum value of 50, you could specify 6 major ticks for the
scale, and 9 minor ticks between each major tick.
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To have a scale use different colors for different value ranges,
cascade scales together. To do this, remove the border from
the scales, place the high end of one scale at the low end of the
next, and adjust each scale’s color accordingly. To add a
border to the cascading scales, place a hollow or solid panel
behind the scales.
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Group scales with other objects to create a fully functional
“template.” For example, position two or three pairs of scales
and bar graphs together and put numeric display objects
immediately below the scale/bar graph pairs to display the
process variable, set point, and control variable.
About Scales
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