Graphic Objects
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The set of graphic objects provided with the Graphic Editor supports the construction of graphic displays that mimic conventional instrument panels. The data monitoring and control objects have built-in communication capabilities and are designed as standalone graphic objects.
Be aware, however, that if communication to the device linked to the graphic object is lost, the object becomes inoperative without the end device's knowledge.
WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
  • Do not use graphic objects in a situation where loss of communication to the FactoryCast module can affect human or material integrity.
  • Do not use graphic objects in safety critical machine functions.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
For example, say you have programmed a pushbutton object to jog a motor when the button is depressed and to stop jogging when the button is released. If communications are lost while the button is depressed, the motor will continue to jog even when the button is released. Graphic objects should not be used to control situations such as this unless other interlock methods are installed in the system.
Additionally, each object in the Graphic Editor set is available in an applet version to support customers that want to put several simple applets on a single HTML page. When used in conjunction with LiveBeanApplet, the Graphic Editor graphic objects can be used in the same way as the LiveLabelApplet.
This topic describes standard graphic objects and their properties.
Horizontal Indicator
A Horizontal Indicator provides an analog representation of the value of a symbol (variable) or direct address in a PLC. It is a horizontal bar that represents the value as a percentage of its range in engineering units. Optionally, a digital indication of the value can be shown in the center of the bar area.
The following table describes the properties for the Horizontal Indicator:
Property
Description
Limits
Name
The name of the graphic object
Address
The direct address or the name of a symbol (variable) to monitor
See Note 1, Notes
Data Type
The data type of the direct address or symbol (variable)
See Note 2, Notes
Background
The background color of the graphic object
Label
The label to be displayed as part of the graphic object
Label Color
The color of the label
Label Font
The font used on the label
Major Scale Divisions
The number of major (labeled) scale divisions
0 to 100
Minor Scale Divisions
The number of minor (unlabeled) scale divisions
0 to 100
Scale Color
The color of the scale and its labels
Scale Font
The font used on scale labels
Scale Precision
The number of fractional digits to be shown for scale labels (set to -1 to use a general exponential format)
-1 to 6
Maximum EU Value
The maximum value, in engineering units, of the direct address or symbol (variable)
Minimum EU Value
The minimum value, in engineering units, of the direct address or symbol (variable)
Maximum PLC Value
The maximum raw (unscaled) value of the direct address or symbol (variable) in the PLC
See Note 3, Notes
Minimum PLC Value
The minimum raw (unscaled) value of the direct address or symbol (variable) in the PLC
See Note 3, Notes
Value Visible
Indicates whether a digital display of the scaled value is to be shown
Value Font
The font for the digital display of the value (if shown)
Bar Background
The background color of the bar indicator area
Bar Color
The color of the indicator bar (when the scaled value within High/Low limits)
High High Limit Value
The value in engineering units for the ‘High High’ limit
High High Limit Color
The color of the indicator bar when the scaled value is greater than the ‘High High’ limit
High Limit Value
The value in engineering units for the ‘High’ limit
High Limit Color
The color of the indicator bar when the scaled value is greater than the ‘High’ limit
Low Limit Value
The value in engineering units for the ‘Low’ limit
Low Limit Color
The color of the indicator bar when the scaled value is less than the ‘Low’ limit
Low Low Limit Value
The value in engineering units for the ‘Low Low’ limit
Low Low Limit Color
The color of the indicator bar when the scaled value is less than the ‘Low Low’ limit
Limit Deadband
The deadband (as percentage of EU range) to apply to High/Low limit checking
0 to 10
Border Width
The width (in pixels) of the graphic object’s border
0 to 32
Border Color
The color of the graphic object’s border
PLC Value
A simulated, raw (unscaled) input value for testing the graphic object
See Note 3, Notes
Vertical Indicator
A Vertical Indicator provides an analog representation of the value of a symbol (variable) or direct address in a PLC. It is a vertical bar that represents the value as a percentage of its range in engineering units.
The following table describes the properties of the Vertical Indicator:
Property
Description
Limits
Name
The name of the graphic object
Address
The direct address or the name of a symbol (variable) to monitor
See Note 1, Notes
Data Type
The data type of the direct address or symbol (variable)
See Note 2, Notes
Background
The background color of the graphic object
Label
The label to be displayed as part of the graphic object
Label Color
The color of the label
Label Font
The font used for the label
Major Scale Divisions
The number of major (labeled) scale divisions
0 to 100
Minor Scale Divisions
The number of minor (unlabeled) scale divisions
0 to 100
Scale Color
The color of the scale and its labels
Scale Font
The font used for scale labels
Scale Precision
The number of fractional digits to be shown for scale labels (set to -1 to use a general exponential format)
-1 to 6
Maximum EU Value
The maximum value, in engineering units, of the direct address or symbol (variable)
Minimum EU Value
The minimum value, in engineering units, of the direct address or symbol (variable)
Maximum PLC Value
The maximum raw (unscaled) value of the direct address or symbol (variable) in the PLC
See Note 3, Notes
Minimum PLC Value
The minimum raw (unscaled) value of the direct address or symbol (variable) in the PLC
See Note 3, Notes
Bar Background
The background color of the bar indicator area
Bar Color
The color of the indicator bar (when the scaled value within High/Low limits)
High High Limit Value
The value in engineering units for the ‘High High’ limit
High High Limit Color
The color of the indicator bar when the scaled value is greater than the ‘High High’ limit
High Limit Value
The value of the ‘High’ limit in engineering units
High Limit Color
The color of the indicator bar when scaled value is greater than the ‘High’ limit
Low Limit Value
The value of the ‘Low’ limit in engineering units
Low Limit Color
The color of the indicator bar when the scaled value is less than the ‘Low’ limit
Low Low Limit Value
The value of the ‘Low Low’ limit in engineering units
Low Low Limit Color
The color of the indicator bar when the scaled value is less than the ‘Low Low’ limit
Limit Deadband
The deadband (as percentage of EU range) to apply to High/Low limit checking
0 to 10
Border Width
The width (in pixels) of the graphic object’s border
0 to 32
Border Color
The color of the graphic object’s border
PLC Value
A simulated, raw (unscaled) input value for testing the graphic object
See Note 3, Notes
Horizontal or Vertical Slider
A Horizontal or Vertical Slider provides an analog representation of the value of a symbol (variable) or direct address in a PLC. It is a scroll bar with a "thumb" position that represents the value as a percentage of its range in engineering units. With the mouse, you can change the value of the scroll bar, sending a new value to the PLC.
The following table describes the properties for the Horizontal or Vertical Slider:
Property
Description
Limits
Name
The name of the graphic object
Address
The direct address or the name of a symbol (variable) to monitor
See Note 1, Notes
Data Type
The data type of the direct address or symbol (variable)
See Note 2, Notes
Background
The background color of the graphic object
Label
The label to be displayed as part of the graphic object
Label Color
The color of the label
Label Font
The font used for the label
Major Scale Divisions
The number of major (labeled) scale divisions
0 to 100
Minor Scale Divisions
The number of minor (unlabeled) scale divisions
0 to 100
Scale Color
The color of the scale and its labels
Scale Font
The font used for scale labels
Scale Precision
The number of fractional digits to be shown for scale labels (set to -1 to use a general exponential format)
-1 to 6
Maximum EU Value
The maximum value, in engineering units, of the direct address or symbol (variable)
Minimum EU Value
The minimum value, in engineering units, of the direct address or symbol (variable)
Maximum PLC Value
The maximum raw (unscaled) value of the direct address or symbol (variable) in the PLC
See Note 3, Notes
Minimum PLC Value
The minimum raw (unscaled) value of the direct address or symbol (variable) in the PLC
See Note 3, Notes
Block Increment
The amount that the scaled value should change when the scroll bar’s scroll area is clicked
Unit Increment
The amount that the scaled value should change when the scroll bar’s arrow buttons are clicked
Border Width
The width (in pixels) of the graphic object’s border
0 to 32
Border Color
The color of the graphic object’s border
Horizontal or Vertical Selector
A Horizontal or Vertical Selector allows you select from a set of choices. When a selection is made, the value corresponding to the choice is sent to the PLC. The choices are shown as labels of a "scale," with the current selection indicated by the position of the "thumb" of a scroll bar.
The following table describes the properties of the Horizontal or Vertical Selector:
Property
Description
Limits
Name
The name of the graphic object
Address
The direct address (or the name of a symbol (variable)) to monitor
See Note 1, Notes
Data Type
The data type of the direct address or symbol (variable)
See Note 2, Notes
Background
The background color for the graphic object
Choices
The choices for the selector. Each choice is given as a ‘label=value’ entry (when you select ‘label,’ ‘value’ is sent to PLC).
Minimum of two choices required
Label
The label to be displayed as part of the graphic object
Label Color
The color of the label
Label Font
The font used for the label
Scale Visible
Indicates whether a "scale," labeled with the choices, is to be shown
Scale Color
The color of the scale and its labels
Scale Font
The font used for scale labels
Border Width
The width (in pixels) of the graphic object’s border
0 to 32
Border Color
The color of the graphic object’s border
Digital Indicator
A Digital Indicator provides a numeric representation of the value of a symbol (variable) or direct address in a PLC. The value can be shown in various formats, and can be made to change color when a preset high or low limit is exceeded.
The following table describes the properties of the Digital Indicator:
Property
Description
Limits
Name
The name of the graphic object
Address
The direct address or the name of a symbol (variable) to monitor
See Note 1, Notes
Data Type
The data type of the direct address or symbol (variable)
See Note 2, Notes
Background
The background color of the graphic object
Label
The label to be displayed as part of the graphic object
Label Color
The color of the label
Label Font
The font used for the label
Value Format
The format (decimal, hex, etc.) to use in displaying the scaled value
Value Precision
The number of fractional digits to be shown for the scaled value (set to -1 to use a general exponential format)
-1 to 6
Value Background
The background color of the value display area
Value Color
The text color for the digital display of the value
Value Font
The font used for the digital display of the value
Units
The label for the value’s engineering units (appended to the numerical display of the value)
Maximum EU Value
The maximum value, in engineering units, of the direct address or symbol (variable)
Minimum EU Value
The minimum value, in engineering units, of the direct address or symbol (variable)
Maximum PLC Value
The maximum raw (unscaled) value of the direct address or symbol (variable) in the PLC
See Note 3, Notes
Minimum PLC Value
The minimum raw (unscaled) value of the direct address or symbol (variable) in the PLC
See Note 3, Notes
High High Limit Value
The value of the ‘High High’ limit in engineering units
High High Limit Color
The color of the indicator bar when the scaled value is greater than the ‘High High’ limit
High Limit Value
The value of the ‘High’ limit in engineering units
High Limit Color
The color of the indicator bar when the scaled value is greater than the ‘High’ limit
Low Limit Value
The value of the ‘Low’ limit in engineering units
Low Limit Color
The color for the indicator bar when scaled value is less than the ‘Low’ limit
Low Low Limit Value
The value of the ‘Low Low’ limit in engineering units
Low Low Limit Color
The color of the indicator bar when the scaled value is less than the ‘Low Low’ limit
Limit Deadband
The deadband (as percentage of EU range) to apply to High/Low limit checking
0 to 10
Border Width
The width (in pixels) of the graphic object’s border
0 to 32
Border Color
The color of the graphic object’s border
PLC Value
A simulated, raw (unscaled) input value for testing the graphic object
See Note 3
Message Display
A Message Display shows a text message based on the value of a symbol (variable) or direct address in a PLC. For each specified message, a specified value triggers its display.
The following table describes the properties of the Message Display:
Property
Description
Limits
Name
The name of the graphic object
Address
The direct address or the name of a symbol (variable) to monitor
See Note 1, Notes
Data Type
The data type of the direct address or symbol (variable)
See Note 2, Notes
Background
The background color of the graphic object
Messages
The set of messages to display. Each message is given as a ‘value=text’ entry (when the PLC value equals ‘value,’ ‘text’ is displayed as the message).
Minimum of one message required
Message Background
The background color of the message display area
Message Color
The color of the message text
Message Font
The font used for the message text
Label
The label to be displayed as part of the graphic object
Label Color
The color of the label
Label Font
The font used for the label
Border Width
The width (in pixels) of the graphic object’s border
0 to 32
Border Color
The color of the graphic object’s border
PLC Value
A simulated input value for testing the graphic object
See Note 3, Notes
Push Button
A Push Button allows you to send preset value(s) to a PLC when clicked with the mouse.
The following table describes the properties of the Push Button:
Property
Description
Limits
Name
The name of the graphic object
Address
The direct address or the name of a symbol (variable) to monitor
See Note 1, Notes
Data Type
The data type of the direct address or symbol (variable)
See Note 2, Notes
Background
The background color of the graphic object
Values
The value(s) to send to the PLC
See Note 4, Notes
Reset Values
The value(s) to send to the PLC after the reset delay time has expired. If no reset values are provided, no reset action will occur.
Reset Delay
The delay time (in milliseconds) that the Push Button should wait after sending the value(s) to the PLC before sending the reset value(s).
0-2000
Label
The label to be displayed as part of the graphic object
Label Color
The color of the label
Label Font
The font used for the label
Button Label
The text label for the button
Button Background
The color of the button
0 to 100
Button Label Color
The color of the button label
Button Label Font
The font used for the button label
Border Width
The width (in pixels) of the graphic object’s border
0 to 32
Border Color
The color of the graphic object’s border
Direct Output Station
The Direct Output Station allows you to enter a numeric value in a text field directly with the keyboard. When the entered value is within preset high and low limits, a Set button is enabled. In this case, the entered value will be sent to the PLC when you press either the Set button or the ENTER key (if the input field has keyboard input focus).
The following table describes the properties of the Direct Output Station:
Property
Description
Limits
Name
The name of the graphic object
Address
The direct address or the name of a symbol (variable) to monitor
See Note 1, Notes
Data Type
The data type of the direct address or symbol (variable)
See Note 2, Notes
Background
The background color of the graphic object
Label
The label to be displayed as part of the graphic object
Label Color
The color of the label
Label Font
The font used for the label
Maximum EU Value
The maximum value, in engineering units, of the direct address or symbol (variable)
Minimum EU Value
The minimum value, in engineering units, of the direct address or symbol (variable)
Maximum PLC Value
The maximum raw (unscaled) value of the direct address or symbol (variable) in the PLC
See Note 3, Notes
Minimum PLC Value
The minimum raw (unscaled) value of the direct address or symbol (variable) in the PLC
See Note 3, Notes
Maximum Input
The maximum value, in engineering units, that is valid for the entered input value
Minimum Input
The minimum value, in engineering units, that is valid for the entered input value
Border Width
The width (in pixels) of the graphic object’s border
0 to 32
Border Color
The color of the graphic object’s border
Indicator Light
The Indicator Light provides a dual-state indication of the value of a symbol (variable) or direct address in a PLC. Unless the Input Inverted property is set to TRUE, an input value of zero is deemed OFF and a non-zero value is deemed ON. If the Flash Interval property is set to greater than zero, the light will flash while the input value is on.
The following table describes the properties of the Indicator Light:
Property
Description
Limits
Name
The name of the graphic object
Address
The direct address (or the name of a symbol (variable)) to monitor
See Note 1, Notes
Data Type
The data type of the direct address or symbol (variable)
See Note 2, Notes
Background
The background color of the graphic object
Label
The label to be displayed as part of the graphic object
Label Color
The color of the label
Label Font
The font used for the label
Off Word
The text to show when the input value is off
Off Word Background
The background color of the light when the Off Word is shown
Off Word Color
The color of the Off Word text
Off Word Font
The font used for the Off Word text
On Word
The text to show when the input value is on
On Word Background
The background color of the light when the On Word is shown
On Word Color
The color of the On Word font
On Word Font
The font used for the On Word text
Flash Interval
The flashing time period (in milliseconds) of the light when the input value is on. Set to zero for no flashing.
200 to 2000
Shape
The shape (circle, rectangle, etc.) of the light
Input Inverted
If TRUE, inverts the input value. (Light will show the Off Word when input value is on.)
Border Width
The width (in pixels) of the graphic object’s border
0 to 32
Border Color
The color of the graphic object’s border
PLC Value
A simulated input value for testing the graphic object
See Note 3, Notes
Motor Control Station
The Motor Control Station is designed to mimic the typical start/stop push button station that is often used to control motors. This graphic object is essentially a composite of two push buttons and an indicator light. A Customizer is provided to make it easier to set the object’s many properties. Most properties (except Name) are set with its Customizer, not with the Graphic Editor’s Property Sheet.
The following table describes the properties of the Motor Control Station:
Property
Description
Limits
Name
The name of the graphic object
Background
The background color of the graphic object
Label
The label to be displayed as part of the graphic object
Label Color
The color of the label
Label Font
The font used for the label
Border Width
The width (in pixels) of the graphic object’s border
0 to 32
Border Color
The color of the graphic object’s border
Indicator Light
Same properties as the Indicator Light graphic object, excluding the shared properties listed above
Top Push Button
Same properties as the Push Button graphic object, excluding the shared properties listed above
Bottom Push Button
Same properties as the Push Button graphic object, excluding the shared properties listed above
Analog Meter
An Analog Meter provides an analog representation of the value of a symbol (variable) or direct address in a PLC. It is represented as a pointer on a circular dial; its position indicates the value as a percentage of its range in engineering units. You can set the size of the meter’s circular dial (degrees sweep of a circle), the colors of the dial, and the style of the pointer.
The following table describes the properties of the Analog Meter:
Property
Description
Limits
Name
The name of the graphic object
Address
The direct address or the name of a symbol (variable) to monitor
See Note 1, Notes
Data Type
The data type of the direct address or symbol (variable)
See Note 2, Notes
Background
The background color of the graphic object
Label
The label to be displayed as part of the graphic object
Label Color
The color of the label
Label Font
The font used for the label
Major Scale Divisions
The number of major (labeled) scale divisions
0 to 100
Minor Scale Divisions
The number of minor (unlabeled) scale divisions
0 to 100
Scale Color
The color of the scale and its labels
Scale Font
The font used for scale labels
Scale Precision
The number of fractional digits to be shown for scale labels (set to -1 to use a general exponential format)
-1 to 6
Maximum EU Value
The maximum value, in engineering units, of the direct address or symbol (variable)
Minimum EU Value
The minimum value, in engineering units, of the direct address or symbol (variable)
Maximum PLC Value
The maximum raw (unscaled) value of the direct address or symbol (variable) in the PLC
See Note 3, Notes
Minimum PLC Value
The minimum raw (unscaled) value of the direct address or symbol (variable) in the PLC
See Note 3, Notes
Dial Degrees Sweep
The amount of a circular arc to use for drawing the dial
60 to 300
Pointer Type
The type (needle, arrow head, etc.) of pointer to use
Pointer Color
The color for the pointer
Dial Color
The color of the dial (that part that is within the High/Low limits)
High High Limit Value
The value of the ‘High High’ limit in engineering units
High High Limit Color
The color of the indicator bar when the scaled value is greater than the ‘High High’ limit
High Limit Value
The value of the ‘High’ limit in engineering units
High Limit Color
The color of the indicator bar when the scaled value is greater than the ‘High’ limit
Low Limit Value
The value of the ‘Low’ limit in engineering units
Low Limit Color
The color of the indicator bar when the scaled value is less than the ‘Low’ limit
Low Low Limit Value
The value of the ‘Low Low’ limit in engineering units
Low Low Limit Color
The color of the indicator bar when the scaled value is less than the ‘Low Low’ limit
Border Width
The width (in pixels) of the graphic object’s border
0 to 32
Border Color
The color of the graphic object’s border
PLC Value
A simulated, raw (unscaled) input value for testing the graphic object
See Note 3, Notes
Rotary Slider
A Rotary Slider provides an analog representation of the value of a symbol (variable) or direct address in a PLC. It is represented as a knob on a circular dial; its position indicates the value as a percentage of its range in engineering units. The dial size and knob color can be set. With the mouse, you can change the position of the knob, sending a new value to the PLC.
The following table describes the properties of the Rotary Slider:
Property
Description
Limits
Name
The name of the graphic object
Address
The direct address or the name of a symbol (variable) to monitor
See Note 1, Notes
Data Type
The data type of the direct address or symbol (variable)
See Note 2, Notes
Background
The background color of the graphic object
Label
The label to be displayed as part of the graphic object
Label Color
The color of the label
Label Font
The font used for the label
Major Scale Divisions
The number of major (labeled) scale divisions
0 to 100
Minor Scale Divisions
The number of minor (unlabeled) scale divisions
0 to 100
Scale Color
The color of the scale and its labels
Scale Font
The font used for scale labels
Scale Precision
The number of fractional digits to be shown for scale labels (set to -1 to use a general exponential format)
-1 to 6
Dial Degrees Sweep
The amount of a circular arc to use for drawing the dial
60 to 300
Dial Color
The color of the dial
Knob Color
The color used for the knob
Maximum EU Value
The maximum value, in engineering units, of the direct address or symbol (variable)
Minimum EU Value
The minimum value, in engineering units, of the direct address or symbol (variable)
Maximum PLC Value
The maximum raw (unscaled) value of the direct address or symbol (variable) in the PLC
See Note 3, Notes
Minimum PLC Value
The minimum raw (unscaled) value of the direct address or symbol (variable) in the PLC
See Note 3, Notes
Border Width
The width (in pixels) of the graphic object’s border
0 to 32
Border Color
The color of the graphic object’s border
Rotary Selector
A Rotary Selector allows you to select from a set of choices. When a selection is made, the value corresponding to the choice is sent to the PLC. The choices are shown as labels of a "scale," with the current selection indicated by the position of the knob. The size of the circular dial (degrees sweep of a circle) and knob color can be set.
The following table describes the properties of the Rotary Selector:
Property
Description
Limits
Name
The name of the graphic object
Address
The direct address or the name of a symbol (variable) to monitor
See Note 1, Notes
Data Type
The data type of the direct address or symbol (variable)
See Note 2, Notes
Background
The background color of the graphic object
Choices
The choices for the selector. Each choice is given as a ‘label=value’ entry. (When you select ‘label,’ ‘value’ is sent to PLC.)
Minimum of two choices required
Label
The label to be displayed as part of the graphic object
Label Color
The color of the label
Label Font
The font used for the label
Scale Visible
Indicates whether a "scale," labeled with the choices, is to be shown
Scale Color
The color of the scale and its labels
Scale Font
The font used for scale labels
Dial Degrees Sweep
The amount of a circular arc to use for drawing the dial
60 to 300
Knob Color
The color of the knob
Border Width
The width (in pixels) of the graphic object’s border
0 to 32
Border Color
The color of the graphic object’s border
Trend Recorder
A Trend Recorder provides a continuous, time-based charting of the value of up to six symbol(s) (variables) or direct addresses in a PLC. A Trend Recorder emulates a strip-chart recorder, with the pens on the right, and the "paper" moving from right to left. A vertical scale can be shown on the left side of the chart for showing the range of the values being recorded, and a horizontal scale can be shown below the chart for showing the time span of the chart. You can set the rate at which the chart is updated, and the appearance of the chart.
A Customizer is provided to make it easier to set this object’s many properties. Most properties (except Name) are set with its Customizer, not with the Graphic Editor’s Property Sheet.
The following table describes properties of the Trend Recorder. Properties available for each pen are described in the next table:
Property
Description
Limits
Name
The name of the graphic object
Background
The background color of the graphic object
Label
The label to be displayed as part of the graphic object
Label Color
The color of the label
Label Font
The font used for the label
Major Scale Divisions
The number of major (labeled) scale divisions
0 to 100
Minor Scale Divisions
The number of minor (unlabeled) scale divisions
0 to 100
Scale Color
The color of the scale and its labels
Scale Font
The font used for scale labels
Scale Precision
The number of fractional digits to be shown for scale labels (set to -1 to use a general exponential format)
-1 to 6
Maximum EU Value
The maximum value, in engineering units, of the direct address or symbol (variable)
Minimum EU Value
The minimum value, in engineering units, of the direct address or symbol (variable)
Update Period
The update interval (in seconds) for the chart
0.5 to 120
Time Scale Divisions
The number of horizontal scale divisions
0 to 6
Chart Background
The color of the chart area
Grid Color
The color of the grid drawn in the chart area
Vertical Grid Divisions
The number of vertical divisions for the grid
0 to 100
Border Width
The width (in pixels) of the graphic object’s border
0 to 32
Border Color
The color of the graphic object’s border
These Trend Recorder properties are available for each pen:
Property
Description
Limits
Address
The direct address (or the name of a symbol (variable)) to monitor
See Note 1, Notes
Data Type
The data type of the direct address or symbol (variable)
See Note 2, Notes
Maximum PLC Value
The maximum raw (unscaled) value of the direct address or symbol (variable) in the PLC
See Note 3, Notes
Minimum PLC Value
The minimum raw (unscaled) value of the direct address or symbol (variable) in the PLC
See Note 3, Notes
Pen Color
The color of the "pen" used to record the scaled value
Pen Label
The label used to identify the pen
Display Link
A Display Link is a special graphic object that allows you to switch to another graphic display by clicking on it with a mouse. To indicate that the object is a link to another display, the text label for the link is underlined and the mouse cursor changes to a hand icon when the mouse is moved over it. This object is especially useful when the Graphic Editor is used in view mode, where no drop-down list of graphic displays is available for selecting a display.
A Display Link can also be used as a hyperlink to an HTML file. If a URL is entered as the Link Display Name, the URL can be opened in a new browser window if you press the SHIFT key while clicking the link; otherwise, the existing browser window is replaced with the URL when the link is clicked.
If the Link Display Name is blank, then the Label will be shown as not underlined, and the displayed object becomes a simple text label.
The following table describes the properties of the Display Link:
Property
Description
Limits
Label
The label of the link
Link Display Name
The name of the graphic display to be loaded when the link is clicked, or a URL of a Web page
Label Color
The color of the label
Label Font
The font used for the label
Notes
These are the notes for this topic:
1.
If the Address property of a graphic object is a direct address, the Data Type property is set to UNDEFINED, a default Data Type (BOOL, INT, DINT, or REAL, based on the implied size of the data value) is used. If the Address property is a symbol (variable) name, the Data Type property does not have to be specified and can be set to UNDEFINED. If, however, the Data Type property is specified for a symbol (variable), it must exactly match the symbol’s (variable’s) actual data type.
If the Address property is a direct address for a discrete PLC reference (Quantum 0x/1x reference), set the Data Type property to BOOL. The Data Type property may be set to BOOL only for a discreet PLC reference.
2.
The meanings of the possible values of the Data Type property are:
Data Type
Meaning
UNDEFINED
no data type specified
BOOL
1-bit discreet (Boolean)
SHORT
8-bit signed integer
USHORT
8-bit unsigned integer
INT
16-bit signed integer
UINT
16-bit unsigned integer
DINT
32-bit signed integer
UDINT
32-bit unsigned integer
REAL
32-bit IEEE floating point
TIME
32-bit unsigned integer (in milliseconds)
DATE
Date (32-bit BCD)
TOD
Time of Day (32-bit BCD)
DT
Date and Time (64-bit BCD)
3.
The limits for the Maximum PLC Value and Minimum PLC Value properties are the natural limits of the Data Type property that is set. A Data Type setting of UNDEFINED is treated as REAL with respect to its limit values.
4.
For a Push Button, provide at least one value. If the Address property is a symbol (variable) name, then only one value will ever be sent to the PLC, and any additional values are ignored. If the Address property is a direct address, then all of the values provided are sent to the PLC as an array of values starting at the specified direct address.