Creating list keys, Plc/slc controlled screen changes – Rockwell Automation 2711-ND3 PanelBuilder v2.60 Software User Manual User Manual

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Creating Screen Selectors

Publication 2711-6.0

Touch screen only terminals require List keys on the screen, enabling
the operator to move the cursor in a Screen List Selector and to
select a screen. List keys are also supported on keypad terminals.

The available List Keys and functions are listed below.

List Key

Type

Description

Move Up

Moves the cursor to the previous screen in the list.
Required.

Move Down

Moves the cursor to the next screen in the list. Required.

Home

Moves the cursor to the first screen in the list. Optional.

End

Moves the cursor to the last screen in the list. Optional.

Page Up

Moves the cursor up a page in a scrolling list. Optional.

Page Down

Moves the cursor down a page in a scrolling list.
Optional.

Backspace

Returns the cursor to the currently highlighted screen.
Optional.

Enter

Confirms a selection and displays the selected screen.
Required.

To create a list key:

1. Click a List Key tool in the toolbox.

Or choose a List Key from the Objects

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List Keys submenu.

2. Position the pointer (+) and click the left mouse button.

3. Click the right mouse button to exit List Key mode.

Or click the selection tool on the toolbox.

To access the properties of a list key:

1. Double-click the list key object.

2. Under Input, specify how the operator will activate the list key.

For keypad terminals, select a function key from the list.

For touch screen terminals, touch cell is enabled.

3. When you’re done, click OK.

The SLC or PLC can control screen changes and return the current
screen value to the controller. Chapter 20 shows how to use control
and status tags to perform these controller functions.

Creating List Keys

PLC/SLC Controlled
Screen Changes

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