Enabling Analog Input

You can create an object for operators to input real values such as alarm set point or conveyor speed by using an analog input link. If you select the Allow decimal notation input only option under WindowViewer properties then you cannot input non-numeric values like 1E2 in the input field. For more information on runtime settings, see the Configuring General WindowViewer Properties in the AVEVA™ InTouch HMI Creating Standards for InTouch HMI Components Guide.

To create an analog input link

1. Select the object you want to apply the animation to.

2. On the Draw menu, in the Mode group, click Animate.

   Alternatively, right-click the object and then select Animation Links.

   The Animation Links window appears.

3. In the Touch Links area, under User Inputs, select Analog.

   The Input -> Analog Tagname dialog box appears.

   

4. In the Tagname box, type the name of an analog tag.

5. In the Key Equivalent area, assign a key equivalent to the link. For more information, see Creating Keyboard Shortcuts.

6. Configure the analog input details. Do the following:

   • In the Keypad? area, click Yes if you want to show an on-screen numeric keypad to enter a value. In the Msg to User box, type the prompt message that you want to appear in keypad.

   • In the Minimum and Maximum boxes, type the minimum and maximum input values for the tag. These settings limit the user input for the animation at run time. Constant analog values (integer or real) are supported, as well as references. The default values are 1 and 100, respectively. The maximum value must be greater than the minimum value.

     If you are using a reference, see the Using References for the Minimum and Maximum Limits of an Analog Input Animation section for more information.

7. Select the InputOnly check box to prevent the input from appearing in a text field associated with the object.

8. In the Formatting area, in the list, click each data type for which you want to configure run time advanced formatting. The Fixed Width check box, Precision box, and Bits From and To boxes become available based on the data type you select. For information on configuring these options, see the Advanced Formatting for Text section.

9. Click OK.