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Created Date: May 25,2009
Created By: rlcrewse
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I'm using a 20-Key Bezel with a C-more 3 " Micro-Graphic Display. (EA1-S3ML-N & EA-MG-BZ2). I'm using a Numeric Entry object to allow me to change the preset for a timer. The Data Entry Tag refers to V1300 as its data point and F1 as the initiator of the Function key assignment. I 've setup the timer in a DL06 PLC using V1300 as the preset. When I connect the PLC and display the Data Entry object reads the timer preset OK. I can change the preset while online with DirectSoft 5 and watch it change on the display so the comms setup is OK. I can select F1 on the display and the object goes to its data entry mode. However, none of the keys on the 20-Key Bezel has any affect on the display or memory location! I noticed in the C-More Micro software (Ver 2.20.0.0) that you can enable/disable sending the current key status of the bezel. Is this necessary for the keypad to function? If so, are there examples of how to write a keypad routine in RLL in the PLC to make this keypad work. Any help/guidance will be greatly appreciated, Thanks
Created Date: May 25,2009
Created by: rlcrewse
Problem Found!
It turns out that I was being too delicate in mounting the C-More Micro-Graphic display into the bezel. I was afraid of over-tightening the mounts and breaking the plastic case. I removed all but about a 1/32 " of a gap between the two bodies and every thing started to work fine.
I have only one minor design complaint about the keyboard function and Data Entry. When an object is selected I should be able to key in the new data and hit enter for the change to take affect. But it appears that you have to hit "CLR " to clear out the setting before you can make a change. Its a small thing but its an extra step that the production operators will have to be made aware of.
Other than that this seems like a nice little HMI for simple applications. The ability to change or flash the different backlighting colors is great for getting an operator's focus of attention.
Created Date: May 26,2009
Created by: HMI Eng
I have only one minor design complaint about the keyboard function and Data Entry. When an object is selected I should be able to key in the new data and hit enter for the change to take affect. But it appears that you have to hit "CLR " to clear out the setting before you can make a change. Its a small thing but its an extra step that the production operators will have to be made aware of.
Check the next release. It is being added as a selection in the panel manager to clear or not clear. Keep an eye on the website and make sure you have signed up for update notification.
Created Date: May 25,2009
Created by: rlcrewse
I'm using a 20-Key Bezel with a C-more 3 " Micro-Graphic Display. (EA1-S3ML-N & EA-MG-BZ2). I'm using a Numeric Entry object to allow me to change the preset for a timer. The Data Entry Tag refers to V1300 as its data point and F1 as the initiator of the Function key assignment. I 've setup the timer in a DL06 PLC using V1300 as the preset. When I connect the PLC and display the Data Entry object reads the timer preset OK. I can change the preset while online with DirectSoft 5 and watch it change on the display so the comms setup is OK. I can select F1 on the display and the object goes to its data entry mode. However, none of the keys on the 20-Key Bezel has any affect on the display or memory location! I noticed in the C-More Micro software (Ver 2.20.0.0) that you can enable/disable sending the current key status of the bezel. Is this necessary for the keypad to function? If so, are there examples of how to write a keypad routine in RLL in the PLC to make this keypad work.
Any help/guidance will be greatly appreciated,
Thanks