Omega Vehicle Security OMP-MODL manual LCD Message Output Icon, 11-36

11... APPENDIX A: MASTER ICON FILE REFERENCE

LCD MESSAGE OUTPUT ICON

FUNCTION:

User programmed messages can be displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front panel of the OMP-MODL System Base. The LCD Message icon provides for User entry of a two-line message for display when the icon input is TRUE.

INPUTS:

Data/Logic Signal: Logic type. True input turns message ON. False input turns message display OFF. Optionally, use the Latch icon in front of the LCD Message icon to latch the message ON upon receipt of a momentary True input.

Update Clock: None

Enable:Processing of icon is allowed when Enable pin is unconnected or when connected and Enable signal is TRUE.

OUTPUTS:

Output Signal: Hardware output (to LCD display) only. No output terminal shown on icon for Program Net connections.

ICON CONFIGURATION DIALOG BOX:

CONFIGURATION OPTIONS:

Icon Name: Specify the label for the icon. This name will show directly under the icon within the Program Net.

First / Second Line Output: Two text boxes are provided for User entry of text to be displayed on the LCD when the Input is TRUE. Up to 16 characters can be entered on each line.

APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS:

When the LCD icon is activated (ie its input is TRUE), the programmed message is displayed on the OMP-MODL LCD. If a second (different) message is activated the second message will be displayed on the LCD and the first message will be maintained on a queue of active messages. This queue of messages can be reviewed via the OMP- MODL front panel Next / Select buttons menu Display Status Messages or via a Status Query from within the HyperComm Window.

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