User manual

Operating Elements, LEDs and Connectors

33003962 11/2011

Overview of Keys on the Individual XBT Terminals

Overview

The various types of XBT terminals provide different front panels including different

keys for executing functions or entering values . The following paragraphs provide

an overview of the keys provided on the individual XBT terminals.

Types of Keys

The front panels of the terminals include 2 types of keys:

z Service keys

Service keys provide different actions to the operator, like scrolling within the

display of the terminal, selecting the panel to be displayed as well as selecting

objects or entering values in the panel shown on the terminal display.

z Function keys

Function keys are individually configured by the HMI designer who created the

HMI application of the XBT terminal using the Vijeo-Designer Lite software. 2

different types of function keys are available:

z static function keys: Static function keys are assigned a constant function (like

selecting the panel to be displayed or executing commands) for the entire HMI

application.

z dynamic function keys: Dynamic function keys can be assigned different

functions (like selecting the panel to be displayed, setting/resetting bits or

executing commands) by the HMI designer, depending on the actually

displayed panel.

XBT N and XBT RT terminals can be configured for different variants (control and

input variant as well as touch variant only for XBT RT) with the function keys

providing different functions in each variant. XBT R terminals, on the other hand,

only provide one variant.

It is also possible that function keys have different functions in one variant,

depending on whether you are only viewing the panels (normal mode) or you are

entering values (edition mode). Function keys with 2 functions are referred to as

dual labelled keys in this manual.

WARNING

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

The control key insert label must match the configured function of the key.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or

equipment damage.