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Bar-graph
Bar-graph
(D)
To represent the control system data in a graphical form (i.e.,: tank level).
Characteristics:
- Vertical,
- Horizontal,
- Minimum, maximum, high and low limits.
B
1. Select the Bar Graph tool button.
2. Using the mouse, define the object size.
3. Select the Edit/Bar Graph
Properties menu (or right mouse click or double click).
Select the type of bar graph (for example: vertical, large graduation).
Assign the word %MW35 to the object using the Modify button. This word will contain the oven temperature value. Click Ok.
Graphic Magelis
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Click Options and set the object to cyclic reading. The temperature must be between 290× C and 520× C. If the temperature is outside these limits the display will switch to blue. Click Thresholds to define a high threshold (H) of 520 and a low threshold (L) of 290 and click Color to define the colors.
Color red: high limit
Color red: low limit
Click OK to confirm. The bar graph is displayed but the graduations are not identified.
Using the Text tool, enter the values to allow the operator to identify the positions.
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Graphic Magelis
