User`s manual

How to program the terminal

4.4 Text and system blocks

The main functional tool in the terminal is textblocks. These are used for

building up applications. Textblocks are used to build up individual me-

nus, between which you can define jumps. Textblocks can also present the

status and value of different signals.

A textblock can contain an unlimited number of lines, each of up to 16 cha-

racters in length. Textblocks are defined using the PC software on a perso-

nal computer.

Each block has its own identity number. The first block, the one that is dis-

played on power up, is always number 0. This block is also called the

"Main menu". The following blocks are numbered from 1 to 999.

The block numbers 990-999 are reserved for system blocks. Block number

991 is used in the terminal for the time channels.

Select

New

in the block list. Now the block header is displayed. The follo-

wing parameters can be assigned to textblocks:

Block no:

Type in a block number or press [F9] to select from a menu. The first text

block of a project must be assigned the number 0.

Block name:

Type in any name of your choice for the textblock. The name can be up to

15 characters long. The name is optional.