Rockwell Automation 2711-ND3 PanelBuilder v2.60 Software User Manual User Manual
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Creating Data Entry Controls
Publication 2711-6.0
Format
Field Width specifies the maximum number of digits that can be
entered. The default is 6.
If the entered value is a decimal, it may be scaled or rounded to an
integer or both, before it is sent to the controller. See page 10–4.
Decimal Point specifies whether the decimal is fixed (formatted) or
keypad controlled (floating) for display and entry values.
•
Select Fixed to fix the decimal point in the data display and the
scratchpad. As an operator enters values in the scratchpad the
numbers are shifted to the left of the decimal point.
The Position box specifies the position of the decimal point for
fixed decimal point values. You can position the decimal 0 to 10
places to the left of the rightmost character.
Select
For this position
Select
For this position
0
97
6
97.276767
1
97.2
7
97.2767676
2
97.27
8
97.27676767
3
97.276
9
97.276767676
4
97.2767
10
9.7276767676
5
97.27676
Note: If Position is
0, then the field width must be 2 > decimal
position for positive numbers. One position is used for the digit to
the left of the decimal and one for the decimal point. If the
decimal position is 2 and the field width is 6, an entered value of
225 is displayed as 225.00 not 2.25.
For negative numbers the field width must be 3 > decimal
position. For example, to display the number –0.1234, set the
field width to 7 and the decimal position to 4.
•
Select Keypad Controlled to allow the operator to enter the
decimal point using the terminal keypad. Data is displayed as a
floating point.
The terminal stores the full precision value and the controller stores
the rounded value (if writing to an integer file).