Download 4 - Siemens

Operating the C7 (General)
Alphanumeric
Values
Alphanumeric inputs contain a mix of digits and letters.
Entering
Alphanumeric
Values
If you wish to enter a letter at the current cursor position, you must enable
the corresponding alphanumeric character set.
For the numerical part of the input, please proceed as described in
“Numerical values”.
Entering Characters A - F
Characters A to F can be entered directly with the numeric keys 1 to 6 in
combination with the shift key. To enter an alphanumeric string for instance
7FEB53, follow the procedure outlined below:
Step
Action
Result
1.
Enter the number 7 as normal, via the
system keyboard.
Digit appears in the input field
2.
Press the
The activated shift key is indicated by the illuminated LED
3.
Enter the letters F (on the 6 key), E (on
the 5 key) and B (on the 2 key).
The letters appear in the input
field.
4.
Press the
The Shift key is deactivated. The
LED goes out.
5.
Enter the rest of the digits (5 and 3) using Your input is accepted and the
the keyboard and confirm your entry
displayed entry is reset.
with
key.
key again
ENTER
Entering the Complete Character Set of the C7
If the characters available on the keypad are not sufficient for the
alphanumeric input, you can select additional letters and special characters
from the extended character set. The extended character set is available for
all fields with the format STRING. To enter the string 18 OCT 61, for
example, please proceed as follows:
Step
1.
2.
C7–623, C7–624 Control Systems
C79000-G7076-C624-01
Action
You must first configure the input
field with the variables. As an
example, you can select a string
with the format CHR.
Enter the digits 1 and 8 as normal,
using the numeric keys on the
system keyboard.
Press the
key
Result
Variable:18......
The extended character set is
available in the current input
field.
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