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Function (softkeys) keys, Cursor (selection) keys, Data entry keys – Rockwell Automation 7000 PowerFlex Medium Voltage (B Frame) Commissioning - ForGe (PanelView 550) User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 7000-IN006B-EN-P - May 2013

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Initial Operator Interface Configuration Chapter 3

Function (Softkeys) Keys

Along the bottom of the display area are the 'softkeys'. These are the physical
function keys. Each key’s function will vary between displays. The bottom row of
keys (i.e. [F6]-[F10]) is always visible. The upper row appears only if necessary. A
single row of 'Softkeys' always refers to the keys [F6]-[F10].

Even though the upper row of Softkeys (i.e. [F1]-[F5]) may not be visible on
some displays, the [F1]-HELP key is always active. ([F2]-[F5]) are only active if
visible.

Cursor (Selection) Keys

Use the cursor keys to select an item on the display. When you select an item, that
item appears highlighted. To change the selection, press the key in the desired
direction. If there are multiple pages to a screen, moving the highlight will
automatically scroll to the next page.

Some displays, such as the Utility screen, use these keys to modify the data value.
Pressing

or

changes the value by a single unit at a time. Pressing

or

changes the value by a course amount (i.e. 10 units).

For entries requiring a HEX value, use

or

to scroll to the desired HEX

value.

For parameters containing an enumeration string, use

or

to scroll the

options list. When you make a selection, press [Enter]. A triangle symbol or
inverted triangle to the right of the list indicates more selections than will fit on
the screen. Use the cursor keys to scroll to additional selections.

For parameters comprised of bit fields, use

or

to move to the required

field. Use

or

to toggle the bit between possible states.

All four cursor keys have a “hold” feature. If you hold a key for 2 seconds, the
related function repeats at a rate of 5 ‘presses’ per second, as if you were pressing
the key.

Data Entry Keys

Use these keys to enter data. Pressing [0] to [9] types the corresponding value in
the editing field. Pressing [-] changes the value to a negative number. Pressing [.]
enables you to enter a fractional value.

Edit field values using the

[Backspace] key. This key deletes characters from

right to left. The help screen uses this key to return to the previous level of help.