14.7.1 Procedure - Using Interlock to Prevent Malfunctions

  1. From the [Parts (P)] menu, point to [Data Display (D)] and select [Numeric Display (N)], or click the icon, and place it on the screen.

  2. Double-click the placed Data Display. The Data Display dialog box appears.

  3. Select a part shape as necessary. Deselect [No Shape], and select a shape from [Select Shape].

  4. In [Monitor Word Address], set up the address to store the displayed numeric value.

  5. In the [Data Type] drop-down list, select the type of data to display (for example, "16 Bit Dec").

  6. Select the [Allow Input] check box. The [Data Entry] tab is displayed.

  7. Click the [Data Entry] tab and select the [Enable Popup Keypad] check box.

  8. On the [Data Entry] tab, click [Extended]. The following dialog box appears.

  9. From the [Interlock Feature] area, select the [Enable Address] check box and in the [Address] field specify the bit address (M100) that will enable touch inputs.

  10. Use the [Touch Enable Condition] options to set up a condition that enables touch inputs. (For example, select "Enable When Bit is Off" to enable touch operations when the bit is off.)

  11. Set the font and/or color in the [Color/Alarm] and [Display] tabs as necessary and click [OK].