t.frieday
Member
I recently worked on a project that used a Micrologix 1400 and a Panelview 800 with F1-F4 buttons. I was able to link push buttons on the screens to each of the physical function buttons on the panel. I did this in CCW. I liked having the function buttons so the user could use them to navigate through the program and screens without using the touchscreen.
Now I am working on a project still using a Micrologix 1400, but with a larger Panelview 800 that doesn't have the function buttons on the panel. I am adding external momentary push buttons next to the Panelview and am monitoring their status as inputs to the Micrologix. Is there a way that I can map these inputs on the Micrologix as "Function Keys" in CCW?
Or if that's not possible, does anyone have any recommendations for how I can monitor what screen is currently displayed in my logic program so I can alter what the external function buttons do based on the screen that is currently displayed?
Now I am working on a project still using a Micrologix 1400, but with a larger Panelview 800 that doesn't have the function buttons on the panel. I am adding external momentary push buttons next to the Panelview and am monitoring their status as inputs to the Micrologix. Is there a way that I can map these inputs on the Micrologix as "Function Keys" in CCW?
Or if that's not possible, does anyone have any recommendations for how I can monitor what screen is currently displayed in my logic program so I can alter what the external function buttons do based on the screen that is currently displayed?