Rockwell Automation 2711E-ND1 Reference Manual PanelBuilder 1400e - Manual (Page 94)

88 Numerics
Publication 2711E-6.15 – November 1998
Field Meaning
Control The Numeric Entry Keypad uses the following controls:
Keypad Numeric Input identifies where the terminal writes the
value. You can assign only a tag to this control.
Optional Keypad Write Exprn performs a mathematical
calculation or logical operation on the value the operator enters
at the PanelView terminal, then sends the result to the Keypad
Numeric Input control. Use of this control is optional. You can
assign only an expression to this control. See “Using Write
Expressions” later in this chapter for information about
assigning this control.
If you specified the Decimal Point field as Disabled or Implicit,
you can assign an expression to this control.
Decimal Point Position determines or indicates the position of
the decimal point.
If you specified the Decimal Point field as PLC Controlled, you
can assign a tag or expression to this control.
If you specified the Decimal Point field as Decimal Key
Controlled, you can assign a tag only.
Enter Key Control and Enter Key Handshake are used
together to provide handshaking between the PLC and the
terminal. You can assign only a tag to the Enter Key Control.
You can assign a tag or expression to the Enter Key Handshake
control.
For more information, see “Enter Key Handshake Operation”
later in this chapter.
Important: All touch screen input is disabled while the terminal
is waiting for handshake acknowledgement.
You can format the Numeric Entry Keypad’s foreground color and
background color. For details on formatting objects see “Changing
Object Appearance” in Chapter 9, Creating Objects, in the
PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User
Manual.
Note: If you assign a write expression, or configure the Numeric
Entry Keypad for implicit decimal point operation, the application
will be compatible only with PanelView Firmware Version 2 or later.
The application will not be compatible with earlier versions.
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