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Chapter 9 – using and creating keypads, How to create a keypad – Watlow Silver Series User Manual

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Using and Creating Keypads

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Chapter 9 – Using and Creating Keypads

The HMI operator must have a keypad available to enter new data when using the Numeric Input Object or the ASCII

Input Object. EasyBuilder includes group libraries that contain sample keypads to be placed onto a window screen.

You can also create your own custom keypads. This chapter focuses on how to create keypads, display them on the

window screen, and use them for entering data into PLC registers.

How to Create a Keypad

Any keypad that you create is actually composed of keys using the Function Key Object. The Function Key Object can

create alphanumeric keys as well as control keys, (i.e., Delete, Enter, Clear, etc.)

To create a Function Key Object:

1. From the Objects menu, click Button > Function Key or click the Function Key icon in the Object 1 toolbar.

The New Function Key Object dialog box appears.

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