lock a button in operator mode
Hello, I have some doubts with the 800XA and I would like to know if you could help me.
1st I have 4 switches that are activated in operator mode but I want it to be activated only by me in engineer mode. I have gone to the doc and in permissions I have removed the operator but I have taken the permission from all the switches and I only want 4.
2º I would also like to know how to make a push button, what properties do I have to modify so that it is a push button or switch. Thank you
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Please see the manuals on System security, and the on-line help in Control Builder for setting permissions on variables.
Security in 800xA is based on "Objects" and the properties of those objects. A variable in the PLC is a property of the PLC Program "Object". Do not try to set permissions on buttons in the Graphics - use the 800xA security model.
Not part of your question, but a common problem when using PG2 buttons is that they look identical to "Page Links". This makes operators press buttons instead of page links - which is a "bad idea".
- Avoid using buttons on PG2 graphics. Buttons should be used on faceplates only.
- If you must use a button, always use the "Direct Entry window" -- DEW -- graphic sub elements to open a pop-up dialog that lets the operator confirm or cancel an action. This prevents operators clicking buttons by mistake.
- See the PG2 graphics manual for instructions on how to use buttons and the DEW graphic sub elements.
Security in 800xA is based on "Objects" and the properties of those objects. A variable in the PLC is a property of the PLC Program "Object". Do not try to set permissions on buttons in the Graphics - use the 800xA security model.
Not part of your question, but a common problem when using PG2 buttons is that they look identical to "Page Links". This makes operators press buttons instead of page links - which is a "bad idea".
- Avoid using buttons on PG2 graphics. Buttons should be used on faceplates only.
- If you must use a button, always use the "Direct Entry window" -- DEW -- graphic sub elements to open a pop-up dialog that lets the operator confirm or cancel an action. This prevents operators clicking buttons by mistake.
- See the PG2 graphics manual for instructions on how to use buttons and the DEW graphic sub elements.
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You can add a security defination aspect on the instance off that button
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