Table 1. SETUP Visual Diagnostics Screen Settings Setup Items
ITEM |
DESCRIPTION |
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Name |
This item is the text that shows up on the SETUP and STATUS list screens so it must be unique. It can be from 1 to 40 characters and it can contain spaces. You can modify the name directly on the SETUP Visual Diagnostics Screen Settings screen. |
Background Image |
The large picture that covers most of the Visual Diagnostic screen is called the background image. It is stored as a file. When set, the file name is shown on the SETUP Visual Diagnostics Screen Settings screen. |
Number of Indicators |
This item specifies the number of indicators that have been set up. You cannot modify the number directly. Only the function keys are active when you are on this field. |
Selected Indicator |
Only one indicator can be configured at a time. The Selected Indicator field specifies which one is currently selected. |
Custom Logic Program |
You can identify a program that will run each time the Visual Diagnostic screen is refreshed. Use this feature if complex logic is required to determine the state of an indicator. A typical custom logic program will combine the status of various elements in the controller and set the indicators state control element accordingly. A custom logic program can be implemented in either TPP or KAREL. It must not contain any motion statements. Use the following guidelines to create a custom logic program:
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Table 2. SETUP Visual Diagnostics Indicator Setup Items
ITEM |
DESCRIPTION |
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Name |
This item specifies the name of the indicator. It provides you with a way to reference the indicator for setup. It is not displayed on the Visual Diagnostic STATUS screen. |
Location |
The Location field shows a graphic that provides a rough idea where the indicator is located. |
State Control Elem 1 |
This item specifies the first element that controls the indicator. It can be an I/O signal, numeric register, or vision register. |
State Control Elem 2 |
This item specifies an optional second element to combine with the first one to control the indicator. |
State Images |
These are the images to display when the State Control Element(s) evaluate to the corresponding number. |