Rockwell Automation 2711-ND3 PanelBuilder v2.60 Software User Manual - Manual (Page 164)

10–12 Creating Data Entry Controls
Publication 2711-6.0
The ASCII Entry object allows the operator to send an alphanumeric
string (up to 128 characters) to a controller.
Like numeric entry objects, the ASCII Entry object can appear on an
application screen as a keypad enabled button or a cursor point.
Keypad Enable Button
The keypad enable button is a momentary push button which
displays an ASCII character string at a controller address. The
button’s initial value is sent to the controller when the application is
first run and may also be displayed in the button. When pressed, this
button opens the ASCII scratchpad allowing the operator to enter and
send a new character string to the controller.
Cursor Point
The cursor point is a data box that displays an ASCII character string
at a controller address. The object’s initial value is sent to the
controller when the application is first run. The initial value may also
be displayed in the box. When the cursor point is selected and the
Enter key is pressed, the ASCII scratchpad opens allowing the
operator to enter and send a new character string to the controller.
ASCII Entry Controls