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PANELWARE Configuration Software
PANELWARE Configuration Software allows complex projects to be created, using
■Reads data from the PLC and displays it on the screen in the specified format (values, text,
■Writes data to the PLC and executes PLC functions
■Displays static data, such as text masks and lines
Using PCS, projects can be created for the C400 Panel Controller.
Every project consists of at least the following components:
Table 1 - 1. PCS Project Component Descriptions
Project Component
Project Definition
Picture Directory
Pictures
Keyboard Definition
Connection List
Definition
Consists mainly of the hardware configuration of the Panel and the picture directory.
A list of all pictures used in the project; also contains information on switching to other pictures.
A picture change (making a different picture appear on the screen) can be performed either by pressing a defined key or via the direction of the PLC.
Contains all information about what is to be displayed on the display module. Text, in/output fields, and on
Defines the keyboard function assignments (function keys, numeric, or alphanumeric keys can be defined).
Lists all connections that the Panel can access. A connection defines the type of connection (protocol), the interface, and the location where the Panel can find the data (e.g., which CPU in a network).
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