Operating instructions

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8.10 Operating the Status Force
MP 377, MP 377 PRO (WinCC flexible)
Operating Instructions, 10/2008, 6AV6691-1DR01-0AB0
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Key control
The following table lists the key combinations for operating the Status Force:
Keys Functions
CTRL
+
}{
Operates the "Read" button.
CTRL
+
ENTER
Operates the "Write" button.
CTRL
+
CTRL
+
Selects the first/last field in the current line.
CTRL
+
CTRL
+
Selects the first/last field in the current column.
CTRL
+
INS
DEL
Deletes the current line.
Otherwise:
Do not select a PLC in the "Connection" column.
ENTER
Opens selection box.
CTRL
+
ALT
+
Increases the width of the current column.
CTRL
+
ALT
+
Decreases the width of the current column.
CTRL
+
+
ZY
Optimizes column width.
Procedure for reading the status value
Proceed as follows:
1. Enter the address and format of the status value for each status value you wish to read in
one line. Select the respective fields and enter the values using the keyboard.
2. Press
CTRL
+
}{
.
Result
All status values are read cyclically from the PLC and entered in the "Status Value" column
until the
CTRL
+
}{
keys are pressed again.