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8.7 Operating the switch
MP 377, MP 377 PRO (WinCC flexible)
Operating Instructions, 10/2008, 6AV6691-1DR01-0AB0
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8.7 Operating the switch
Introduction
The switch is an operating element and display object with two predefined switching states,
for example "On" and "Off". Switches can signalize the state of a plant section, for example if
a motor is running or not. At the same time, you can use the switch to change the state of
the corresponding plant section via the HMI device, for example from "On" to "Off".
Layout
The layout of the switch depends on the configuration:
● Switch with slider
The two states are displayed by the position of the slider
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① Slider
● Switch with text or graphic
The two states are displayed by the label on the slider
Depending on the switching state, the switch is labeled with one of two texts or
one of two graphics.
Examples:
"Backward" or "Forward"
or
Procedure using the touch screen
● Switch with slider
Proceed as follows:
Move the slider to the other position or double-click the slider area
● Switch with text or graphic
Proceed as follows:
Touch the switch
Procedure using the keys
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the desired switch within the screen with
TAB
.
2. Press
ENTER
.
Result
The switch changes its appearance. The associated value is switched.