Siemens SIMATIC HMI KP400 Comfort Operating Instructions Manual

Also see for 6AV2124-0GC01-0AX0: Operating instructions

Contents

Operating a project6.1 OverviewComfort Panels174 Operating Instructions, 07/2017, A5E36770603-ABOperating a project with an external keyboardAn external keyboard can be used to operate a project in exactly the same way as with theHMI keyboard or screen keyboard.NoteThe function keys of the external keyboard are disabled.Operating a project with an external mouseThe project can be operated with an external mouse in exactly the same way as with theHMI touch screen. Click the described operating elements with the mouse.Unintentional actionsCAUTIONUnintentional reactions to simultaneous operationsDo not carry out several operations simultaneously. Otherwise, you may triggerunintentional reactions.• With touch control:Touch only one operating element on the screen at a time.• With key control:Do not press more than two function keys at the same time.Exception: The keyboard shortcut can also be used with the systemkeys. Note that the "Lock Task Switching" option can be activated in the project in theRuntime settings of the HMI device.Observing the system documentationSome operations with the project may require in-depth knowledge about the specific systemon the part of the operator. If you use jog mode, for example, proceed with care. Refer toyour system documentation to find any additional information on this topic.Operation feedback from operating elementsThe HMI device provides operation feedback as soon as it detects that an operating elementhas been selected. This operation feedback is independent of any communication with thecontroller. Therefore, this operation feedback does not indicate whether the relevant action isactually executed or not.