Setting Measure Channel Display in Measure Window

A measure channel can be displayed in different ways.

To set the display of a measure channels in a measure window:

  1. Select one or more measurement channels.
  2. In the context menu, select Properties.

    The Properties dialog box opens.

  3. Select the General tab.
  4. In the Value field of the corresponding measure variable select one of the following display options:

    Display Option

    Description

    NumericDisplays measure values numerically. It is particularly useful for displaying measure variables that change only slowly.
    Horizontal BarShows measure values as colored bars. The measure value is also shown numerically under the bar.

    Alert

    For monitoring measure channel status. Fulfillment or non-fulfillment of alarm conditions is shown by corresponding symbols.

    Gauge

    Displays measure values as a hand on a round scale. The operating limit is shown by a second, fixed hand.

    Message Box

    Displays messages on the user-defined sub-areas of a measure channel.

    Bit Display

    Displays measure values as bit values. It is particularly useful for displaying binary measure variables.

  5. Click OK.

    The display of the measure value in the measure window changes accordingly.

See also

Setting Measure Data Display for Numeric Display

Setting Measure Data Display for Bar Display

Setting Measure Data Display for Alarm Display

Setting Measure Variable Display for Gauge Display

Setting Measure Data Display for Message Box

Setting Measure Data Display for Bit Display