B&B Electronics OP10 - Manual - Manual (Page 9)

2 The Editing Software OP10-PCLINK
2.1 General Introduction of OP10-PCLINK
OP10-PCLINK is the specific configuration software for the programmable text monitor
OP10. It can run on the SCREENS 98/2000/XP/vista platforms. It is easy to study and convenient
to use. The user can input English/Chinese characters directly.
2.2 About the Project and Screen
The basic element of a project is the screen. All the screens for one certain project are saved
in a single project file. Every screen is made to execute some certain functions. By arranging the
screens, the user can jump from one screen to another. The application project file is composed of
all the screens.
2.3 Contents of the Screen
After opening a project, users can create (“new”) or open (“open”) a screen. The user can put
some elements such as characters (English or Chinese), LEDs, switches, data inputting boxes and
jump keys on every screen. Jumping between different screens is allowed. The operator can carry
on the operations such as data monitoring, parameter setting, switch controlling, alarm list
monitoring and data transferring between registers of PLCs.
2.4 Flowchart of Using
The basic flowchart of using is shown in the following figure:
Software
installation
Run the
software
Create or
Open a
project
Create or
Open a
screen
Edit the
screen
Save the
project
Run
Download
the screens
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