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PROGRAMMING Manual
EBELT OPERATING PANELS

BEST 240-0
BEST 240-8
BEST 224-12-Z
BEST 240-24-Z
BEST 240-48-Z
BEST240LCD-8
BEST 240LCD-12-Z
BEST 240LCD48-Z

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Programming the Operating Panel

1. Loadable Character Generator

2. Programming the System Settings

2.1 Valid System Settings

3. Structure of a Message

3.1 Variable Definition

3.2 Message Texts with Filler Characters for Variables

3.3 Function Key Reset

3.4 Info Texts

4. Variables

4.1 Indication Variables

4.1.1 Suppression of Leading Zeros

4.2 Input Variables

4.2.1 Indexed Variable Address

4.3 Input Limits

4.3.1 Indexed Input Limits

4.4 Variable Formats

4.4.1 Variable Format UNS

4.4.2 Variable Format INT or KF

4.4.3 Variable Format INTL or MD

4.4.4 Variable Format BCD

4.4.5 Variable Format BCDL or LNG

4.4.6 Variable Format HEX or KH

4.4.7 Variable Format BIT or KM

4.4.8 Variable Format KT

4.4.9 Variable Format ASC

4.4.10 Variable Format TXT

4.5 Scaled Variables

4.5.1 Scaled UNS

4.5.2 Scaled INT

5. Error and System Messages

6. Printer Connection

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Programming the Operating Panel

The message texts and system parameters are
programmed on standard programming units
under MS-DOS. The "EBELT" software
required for this process and the corresponding
connecting cables are included in the

installation set. The configuration shown below
can be used to program the operating panel
and to program the PLC for all PLC
connections with an integrated "PG-MUX".

The text memory is divided into 3 areas:

- loadable character generator

- system settings

- message texts with variable definition
Depending on the device type, a Flash-Eprom, EEPROM or a Memory Card is used as text memory.

Depending on the device, the memory capacity is between 8 Kbytes (EEPROM) and 512 Kbytes
(Flash-EPROM).

1. Loadable Character Generator

In addition to the internal character generator,

the BEST operating panels with LED text
display allow loading of a second character set
which is independent of this character
generator. This allows for mixed representation
of various character sets on the display. As the
character generator consumes a certain
amount of space in the text memory, it always
comes with a text memory of at least 32

Kbytes. It can, however, be enabled in the 8
Kbytes version, on special request.
Operating panels with LCD text displays
provide only 8 freely definable characters with
one used by the firmware to represent an
acceptable "g". This leaves 7 characters which
can be used freely by the user (reference
characters are the numbers 1...7). The freely
definable character generator is created with
the programming software under MS-DOS.

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BEST 224 ready for operation

2. Programming the System Settings

All operating panel system parameters are set
in plain text. This offers the advantage of the
parameter settings being documented in an
understandable language together with the
message texts. The system settings appear in
front of the message 0.

The presettings do not have to be typed in letter
by letter! Connect the operating panel to your
programming unit and select the menu item
Read text display“ in the EBELT software.

The default setting (or the currently

2.1 Valid System Settings

Example: BEST224-12-Z

*Binär (1)
*Drucker (12)
*IBM Zeichensatz (2)
*Helligkeit: 80% (3)
*Scrollzeit: 3,2s (4)
*Blink-Ein: 0,3s (5)
*Blink-Aus: 0,2s (6)
*Ko-M Tast: 10 LED: 02 (7)
*Ta-Mode: BBBBBBBB MMMM (8)
*Ta-Led: IIIIIIII EEEE (9)
*Ta-Farbe: RGRGRGR RGRG (10)
*Ta-Blink: EAEAEAEA AEAE (11)
*

* Binär (1)

The binary system is used for message text
selection (in contrast to the BCD system). The
possible number of message texts is 1000 + 23
system messages.

* BCD (1)

The BCD (binary coded decimal number)
system is used for message text selection. The
number of message texts is therefore limited to

400.

programmed setting) is supplied, allowing you
to simply make modifications as desired.
The following parameters can be set:

Message text selection binary/BCD
Internal character set CPM/IBM
Display brightness (for LED displays)
Scroll and blink times
Communication flag for keys and LEDs
Keyboard characteristics (push-button keys or
latch-down keys)
LED characteristics (internal/external/color)
Printer connection on/o

* Scrollzeit: 3,2 (4)

When a message with more than 2 lines is
programmed and to be displayed on a 2-line
display, the display will automatically begin to
scroll the text one line at a time. This scroll time
can be set to a time between 0,1 and 6,3 s.

* BLink-Ein: 0,2 (5)

The Blink-On duration can be set to a time
between 0,1 to 6,3 s.

* BLink-Aus: 0,2 (6)

The Blink-Off duration can be set to a time
between 0,1 to 6,3 s.

* Ko-M Tast: 10 LED: 02 (7)

Communication flag for F-keys and LEDs
Exception: S5 is parameterized in the data
handling block.

* Ta-Mode/LED/Farbe/Blink (8)...(11)

The following lines vary with the different
operating panels depending on the number of
function keys and the assigned LEDs. For
operating panels with only 12 function keys,
they are defined in one line. For operating
panels with more function keys, a new line is
used for every 8 function keys.

* Cpm (2)

The first internal character set is loaded in
accordance with the ASCII-table used with
CPM.

* IBM (2)

The first internal character set is loaded in
accordance with the character table used with
the IBM PC.

* Ta-Mode: MBBBMMMM MBMB (8)

The key mode can be defined separately for
every key. M stands for monostable or push­down key, B stands for bistable or latch-down
key. The sequence is read from left to right.

* Ta-LED: EIIIIEEE IEIE (9)

LEDs in the keys can be activated either
internally (directly by the key) or externally by
the PLC. E stands for externally, I stands for
internally. The sequence is read from left to
right.

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Been entered.

* Ta-Farbe: RGRRRGGG RGRG (10)

The color of the LEDs above the F-keys can be
selected: R or 1 stands for red, G or 0 stands
for green.

* Ta-Blink: EAAAAAEA EAEA (11)

A blink mask can be defined for the illuminated
keys: E or 1 stands for Blink-On, A or 0 stands
for Blink-OFF.
The blink bits from the PLC and the blink
setting

3. Message Structure

In addition to the text to be displayed, the
following information is programmed in the
message texts:

- variable format

- variable address for variable to be displayed
or to be edited

in the operating panel are linked in accordance
with the logic operation "OR".

* Drucker (12)

Most of the BEST-variants allow connection of
a logging printer. In this case, the printer
(instead of the PC) is connected to COM1 of
the operating panel. However, the printer can
not be connected while the internal PG-MUX is
to be operated.

- input limits for input variable

- numbers of function keys that are to be reset
on actuating the Enter-key

- info text

The structure of a message can be visualized
as consisting of four sections:

Example:

@uns 16!
@bcd 18 1500 8000
@bcd 20 100 2700

Process inspection ACTUAL: ___

2

SETPOINT: ___ DIM.: __,__ mm
@7,2
System is stopped until all values have

Section 1 is used to define the variables. That
is, the format, address and input limits of the
variables are defined here.

Section 2 shows the actual message image
with the filler characters (_) holding the place
for the variables. The number of filler
characters determines how many digits are
displayed. The input cursor is displayed as a
blinking cursor. The variable does not have to
be programmed as a blinking variable.

Section 1 Variable definition

Section 2 Display message image
Section 3 F-key reset
Section 4 info text

Section 3 is the separation line to the info text
and also contains a list of up to 8 F-keys which
are reset by pressing the Enter-key, if they are
set. The list applies while the message text is
being displayed.

Section 4 contains the info text which can be
called up by the operator with the info key. The
LED above the info key is lit if an info text is
available.

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3.1 Variable Definition

Up to 8 variables can be displayed or edited in
a message. In this case, variables are numbers
(16 bit or 32 bit). The data format is specified in
the definition line.

When a message is called up, the variables are

Example:

@uns 16!
@bcd 18 1500 8000
@bcd 20 100 2700

Process inspection ACTUAL: ___
SETPOINT: ___ DIM.: __,__ mm

2

The variables are defined line by line
and displayed in the message text in that order.

In the message text, every group of connected (_)
underlines represents filler characters holding the
place for a variable.

automatically read from the PLC and replace
the filler characters holding the place for the
variables.
Every variable is assigned to one block of filler
characters. This block determines the number
of variable digits (displayed).

3.2 Message Texts with Filler Characters for Variables

Blocks of filler characters are separated by any
characters except "." and ",".

If the maximum number of 8 variables is used
per message text, they can no longer be
displayed on a two-line display at once. To
allow input, the message image is not
automatically scrolled (scroll time), if input
variables are programmed in a message. The
lines are displayed in such a way that the input

3.3 Function Key Reset

The line with the character "@" separates the
message text from the assigned info text. Up to
8 function key numbers can be specified in this
line. The individual numbers are separated by a
space, stop point or comma. If the specified

3.4 Info Texts

In addition to every message and menu text, an
info text can be programmed. The red LED
above the (i) info key signals that an info text is
available for the message currently displayed.
Pressing the info key displays the programmed
info text in place of the message text. When the
info key is released, the message text is

cursor is visible. An input variable must
therefore be inserted in at least every second
line.

If scaled variables are used, one line is required
to specify the scaling range. This reduces the
maximum number of variables by one each.
Specifying an index register for variables or
input limits also reduces the possible number of
variables by one.

function keys are programmed as bistable
(latch-down) keys and are currently set, they
are reset by pressing the Enter-key if the input
has been carried out correctly (range check).

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displayed again. The info text display does not
interrupt an ongoing input process. This means
that after the info key is released, the input
cursor is in the previous position. It is not
possible to display variables in the info text.
Except for the identifier "@", only the numbers
of function keys to be reset are allowed in the
separation line.

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4. Variables

The variable definition is placed in front of the
message text as already described. In order to
distinguish the variable definition from text lines,
the character "@" is inserted in front of the
variable definition.

General Syntax:
@[tttt]o[xxx]o[!]o[min]o[max]
@[tttt] = variable format

[xxx] = variable address
[!] = identifier for an indication
variable
[min] = lower input limit
[max] = upper input limit

In this case, the box (o) stands for a space.
When creating text, the underline represents a
filler character holding the place for a variable.

4.1 Indication Variables

The character "!" signifies an indication
variable. Indication variables are continuously
read from the PLC. Input is not possible (e.g.
temperature display).

Example:

@BCDo135!

4.1.1 Suppression of Leading Zeros for Indication Variables

Indication variables allow suppression of
leading zeros for the following variable formats:
UNS, BCD, BCDL
The character "!" is replaced by a "#".

Example:

@BCDo135#

4.2 Input Variables

If limit values are specified after the variable
address, this variable is first read once from the
PLC and is then be released for an input
process. When the Enter-key is pressed, the
entered value is checked to ensure that it is
within the specified limits. If the value has been

4.2.1 Indexed Variable Address

General Syntax:

@[tttt]oi1+k[!]o[min]o[max]
[i1] = variable address for pointer

[k] = constant
The actual variable address comprises the

contents of [i] and the constant [k]. It must be

entered correctly, it will be written (back) to the
PLC at the specified address.

Example:

@UNSo144o12o54670

ensured that the sum of [i] and [k] does not
exceed the valid range of values for the PLC.
The index register is defined in the same
message:

@idxoxxx!

i1 = the first index definition found
i2 = the second index definition, etc.

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4.3 Input Limits

The operating panel monitors input variables to
ensure they are within an upper and a lower
limit. The input limits are programmed directly
after the variable address. A corresponding

4.3.1 Indexed Input Limits

The limits can also be indexed, if the PLC
program is also to modify the input limits.

@into15oi1oi2
@idxo16!
@idxo17!

In this example, the max-limit is read from
register (data word or flag word, depending on
the PLC) 17 and the min-limit is read from
register 16.

4.4 Variable Formats

error message from the text memory (message
1000 or 1001) is displayed if a value either falls
below the lower input limit or exceeds the upper
limit.

The input limits are read in the same variable
format as the input variable (in the example as
a signed 16-bit number).

Index registers are defined in the same way as
indication variables. The limitation of 8
definitions per message applies here also. This
means that the number of possible variables is
reduced by one per index register. This applies
only to the current message - all other
messages may still contain the full 8 variables.

The representation format of a variable is
specified as part of the variable definition. This
manual describes all of the formats supported
by the BEST operating panels. Because of the

4.4.1 Variable Format UNS

The defined data word is interpreted as an
integer without a sign in the range of 0 ...

65535. Only the keys 0 and 9 are accepted by

4.4.2 Variable Format INT or KF

The defined data word is interpreted as a
signed integer in the range of -32767 ...
+32767. The key [+/-] allows the sign to be
reversed. When programming the filler

4.4.3 Variable Format IL or MD

Represents a signed 32-bit number. The
number of filler characters must be between 2
and 11. Two consecutive registers are

large differences between the various PLC
types, each description lists the variable
formats actually possible for the PLC
connection.

the input editor. The number of filler characters
must be between 1 and 5.

characters, it must be taken into consideration
that one digit is required for the sign. The
number of filler characters must be between 2
and 6.

automatically read for PLC types which are only
provided with 16-bit registers (data words).

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4.4.4 Variable Format BCD

The defined data word is interpreted as a 4-digit
BCD number in the range of 0 ... 9999. The
number of filler characters must be between 1

4.4.5 Variable Format BCDL or LNG

The defined data word is interpreted as an 8­digit BCD number in the range of 0...99999999.
The number of filler characters must be
between 5 and 8. Two consecutive registers
(data words) are automatically read for PLC

4.4.6 Variable Format HEX or KH

The defined data word is interpreted as a 4-digit
HEX-number in the range of 0 ... FFFF. The
number of filler characters must be between 1
and 4. The keys 0 and 9 are accepted by the

and 4. If the data word has been predefined
with nibbles >>9 by the PLC, they will be
represented by the characters A to F.

types which are only provided with 16-bit
registers (data words). If the data word has
been predefined with nibbles >>9 by the PLC,
they will be represented by the characters A to
F.

input editor. The characters A ... F are
produced by simultaneously pressing the key
[SFT] and one of the keys 0 ... 5 (corresponds
to A .. F).

4.4.7 Variable Format BIT or KM

The defined data word is represented as 16
single bits. The number of filler characters must
be between 1 and 16. The keys 0 and 1 are
accepted by the input editor.

Example for an input variable:

@BITo10o7o0

Example for an indication variable:

@BITo10!o7

The bit variable is read from register 10 and
represented from bit 7 onwards. The zero is a
dummy parameter used to identify the bit
variable as an input variable. It should be noted
that the bits that are not displayed are still read
and written back to the PLC unchanged when
the Enter-key is pressed. This can mean that
any modifications made by the PLC in the
meantime are cancelled.

After the character (!), indication variables
require an additional parameter for the start bit.

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4.4.8 Variable Format KT (Siemens only)

The defined data word is interpreted as a 3-digit
BCD number in the range of 0 ... 999. The
highest 4 bits contain the time base coding. The
key [+/-] allows the selection of a different time
base. The time base with the highest resolution
will automatically be implemented when storing
into the data word. The number of filler
characters must be 4.

Representation of the filler characters in the
DW:

7.65 Time base 0 0765 (KH)

76.5 Time base 1 1765 (KH)
765 Time base 2 2765 (KH)
7650 Time base 3 3765 (KH)

Whenever an input can be represented using

4.4.9 Variable Format ASC

Starting with the H-byte of the defined address,
ASCII characters will be entered in place of the
filler characters. The character set that is
specified in the system set-up will be used
(IBM, CPM). If the
filler characters are assigned to the second
(graphics) character set, the characters defined
there will be displayed. Only displayable
characters are permitted (from 20h onwards).
An ASCII variable is always an indication
variable and can only be programmed once

the next smaller time range, it will automatically
be selected: e.g. 0012 - 12.0 (1120). Within the
largest range, any 4-digit number entered will
automatically be rounded: 1235 - 1240 (3124).

To use the largest time range possible, the
input limits must be programmed as follows:

Example:

@KTo12o0,01o9990

TTT

time setting: ____ s

Exactly four digits must be programmed for the
input limits. Program either 3 digits and a
comma for the 4th digit or 3 digits and a 0 for
the 4th digit.

within a message. The number of filler
characters is limited to the width of one line. It
is not permitted to display an ASCII variable
and to print an ASCII variable at the same time.

Example:

@ASCo12!
Model no. __________

4.4.10 Variable Format TXT

The variable format TXT is used to display text
in a variable field instead of a number. The
number of filler characters can range between 1
and 40. As with the other variable formats, the
field of the filler characters is limited to the
width of one line. The key [+/-] can be used to
page through the fixed texts. The message
number belonging to the text displayed, is
obtained from the contents of the displayed
data word and the specified min-limit.

If texts using the 2nd character set are used,
the reference characters must be defined in the
range of 20h ... 7Fh.

Example:

@TXTo12o760o765
selected color: o_________

760: red
761: green
762: yellow
763: blue
764: white
765: black

The key [+/-] can now be used to page through
messages 760 to 765. The selected color is
represented in the data word 12 as a number
between 0 ... 5.

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selected color

If the variable format TXT is to be used as
indication variable, a min-limit must be specified
after the character "!" in order to identify the
starting point in the text memory.

4.5 Scaled Variables

Example:

@TXTo12!o760

Scaling of variables is necessary whenever
there is a discrepancy between the internal
range of values and the range of numbers to be
displayed.

Example:
A temperature measuring sensor supplies an

analog signal of 4..20mA. To obtain optimum
resolution, the D/A-converter converts this
value to a numerical value of 205...1023.
Physically this corresponds to a temperature of

0..100 degrees.
This scaling or standardization of values can be

achieved by utilizing the variable formats
"SUNS" or "SINT".
The 4 corner points as depicted in the
standardization scheme are inserted in the line
following the variable definition:

@SUNSo25!
@0o100o205o1023

The indication variable is read from register 25.
The scaling range is specified next.

When selecting the range for a scaled display,
it must be taken into consideration that the
number of measuring points cannot be
increased and that the ratio of display and input
should not exceed 1:31 or 31:1 respectively.
In practice, this is not restrictive because
inserting a comma allows the range to be
extended. The scaling factor is calculated as
follows:

(display_max - display_min)*2048
Factor =-----------------------------------------­ (input_max - input_min)

The factor is rounded off to a whole number.
The display value of a scaled variable is

calculated as follows:
(E_value - E_min) * Factor

Display = ----------------------------- + B_beg

2048
The display value is rounded off to a whole
number.

Standardization Scheme:

0 Display value (displayed on the operating panel display) 100

205 Input range (contents of the data word) 1023

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4.5.1 Scaled UNS

Example: In the case of the variable format SUNS, an

unsigned range of numbers is mapped to

@SUNSo25!
@0o100o205o1023

another unsigned range of numbers. The range
of numbers comprises the numbers 0 .. 65535.

4.5.2 Scaled INT

Example: Indication variable Signed INT numbers are used. The input range

@SINTo25!
@-50o+100o-200o1023

Example: Input variable

@SINTo25o-20o+100
@-50o+100o-200o1023

of -200 ... +1023 (=1223 measuring points) is
mapped to the range -50 .. +100 (=150
measuring points). The range of numbers
comprises the numbers -32767 ... +32768.

The input limits apply to the input range, not to
the range of values which appears in the PLC.

5. System Messages in the Text Memory

Part of the text memory is used to allow
translation of the system and error messages.
The messages from message 1000 onwards
are system messages. The following are
recommended texts and their meaning:

1000

Varable _ too small
Enter at least _______ !
@
Press the Enter-key to continue

Message 1000 is displayed if a variable is
entered that is smaller than the programmed
minimum limit. The variable is inserted in place
of the first filler character, the limit value is
inserted in place of next filler characters. If the
BCDL/LNG-format or IL/MD-format (2 data
words) is used, at least 11 filler characters are
required for the limit value.

Message 1001 is displayed if a variable is
entered that exceeds the programmed
maximum limit. The variable is inserted into the
first variable field (1 filler character), the limit
value into the next variable field. If the
BCDL/LNG-format (2 data words) is used, at
least 11 filler characters are required to
represent the limit value.

1002

Any Messages > 999 are system messages

Message 1002 is displayed if the PLC attempts
to call up a message >999.

1005

PU connection: On=Input Off=0

1001

Variable _ too large
Enter at maximum ______!
@
Press the Enter-key to continue

Message 1005 is used to switch the
programming unit (PU) connection on or off.
This message is only relevant for PLC
connections with an integrated PG-MUX.

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1006

Communications cycles _____
_____ of which failed

This message is called up by simultaneously
pressing the keys SFT (>>) and i. This is where
the telegrams between the PLC and BEST are
counted and evaluated. The counters are
deleted by applying the operating voltage. The
message assists in determining the functioning
of the data line between the PLC and the
BEST. Data line faults do not cause
malfunctions but are corrected by repeating the
telegram. Each of the two variable fields
contains 5 filler characters.

1007

Too many @-lines in message: ____

More than 8 variable definitions were detected.
Four filler characters are required to represent
the message number.

1008

No text string in message: ____

The selected message image does not contain
a text string. The variable field contains 4 filler
characters.

1009

Syntax error in msg: ____
_____________________

A syntax error has been detected in the
message specified in the first variable field (4
filler characters). The line containing the error is
displayed in the 2nd variable field (24 filler
characters).

1010

Wrong format M: ____
__________________

The variable format could not be detected in the
message no. specified in the first variable field
(4 filler characters). The line containing the
error is displayed in the 2nd variable field (24
filler characters).

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1011

Wrong number of VA-filler characters
In messages: _____

An incorrect number of filler characters holding
the place for variables has been detected in the
first variable field (4 filler characters). The
number cannot be displayed correctly.

1015

PLC data handling block
Without log print-out

(Siemens only)

1021

PLC not in "RUN" or connection
SAS 525 <-> PLC not correct

The PLC is not in the "RUN" mode or the
SAS525 interface card is not addressed by the
PLC (Siemens only). Display or input
operations are therefore not possible.

1022

Interface on PLC in use by PU

The programming unit (PU) is accessing the
PLC. A correct display is therefore not possible.
This message is only required for PLC
connections which are provided with an
integrated interface switch in place of the PG­MUX.

1023

Connection error: ____

This message is displayed if the data
transmission has not been carried out correctly
despite the telegram being repeated. The
operating panel continues to try to establish a
connection. Possible causes:

- severe line faults or line interruption

- the cycle time is too long.
Four filler characters are required.

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System Messages for SAS 525 and communication module only

The following messages are listed for reasons of completeness:

1016

Incorrect response from ST __
ST no. may be assigned twice

1017

BUS test mode:

1018

Wrong function ST__

1019

PLC reports error
status: __

1020

Read block too large! ___ DW
as of DW ___ max. _____DW

6. Printer Connection - Text Programming for the Printer

Most PLC connections allow a serial printer to
be connected to the COM1 interface of the
operating panel. Any messages that are
displayed can also be printed, independent of
the display process. The line width of the text
printout is the same as that used to display the

@UNSo17!
#1BA12
#0F
Demo - printout#0E
Test#n
Speed ___ km/h

texts on the operating panel (24 or 40
characters). Since certain control sequences
may need to be inserted into the text (bold print,
form feed, cut instruction etc.) to allow printer
control, we have provided appropriate options.

Variable definition
Printer initialization (ESC A 1 2)
Bold print ON (printer-specific)
Text + sequence for bold print OFF
Text + LF suppression
Text with filler characters in place of variables

The text is printed as follows:

Demo-printout
Test speed 78 km/h

The character "#" becomes a control character for the printer channel:
## representation of the character "#"

#n line feed is disabled
#xx xx= 2-digit Hex-ASCII representation of the binary value

(e.g. #1B for ESC)

If such a message appears in the display, the control sequences are displayed as text. The printer
control is independent of the current display. The PLC-specific section contains a description of the
handling with the PLC.

The printer must be activated in the system set-up (*printer).

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6.1 Printer Character Set

The text memory contents is sent to the printer
unchanged. This means that the presetting
(*CPM/*IBM) applies only to the display. If text
variables are printed, the characters between
20h and 9Fh are permitted. The characters

6.2 Printer Hardware

Any printers with RS232-interfaces can be
used. The baud rate is 9600. The printer must

from 20h to 7Fh can be used as reference
characters for the second character set. The
user-defined characters of the 2nd character set
are printed in the IBM graphics mode. A
suitable printer must therefore be used.

be capable of temporarily storing 2 characters
after the handshake line is deactivated.