Setting the Slider
For the slider, you always use the extended edge function. The actions differentiate between short and long operation. In total, you set 4 actions for operation and release.
With the extended edge function, an even wider range of functions is available. In addition to the normal edge function, the extended function differentiates between short and long operation. In total, you set 4 actions for operation and release:
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Direct action on operation:
The action is executed each time the button is operated. -
Action on release before the long operating time has elapsed:
The action is only executed after a short operation. -
Action on achieving the long operating time:
The action is executed directly when you press and hold the button. You press the button until the action is carried out. -
Action on release after achieving the long operating time:
The action is also performed on release after pressing and holding.
You set the relevant action for each operation phase. You can choose between one-time and cyclically repeated actions.
You can use the slider with and without limit values.
Without limit values:
If you select no limit values for an action, the value returns to value "0" once the maximum value of "255" is exceeded. If the value falls below the minimum value of "0", the value returns to value "255".
With limit values:
If you select limit values for an action, the behavior at the upper and lower limit depends on the action in question. With the action Increase current object value cyclically, values are increased up to limit value 2 and the value does not return to limit value 1 for this action. With the action Increase stepwise within limits, once the upper limit value is reached, the value continues to increase by 1 step width from the lower limit value. Some actions can only be selected together with limit values.
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Limit value 1 is always the lower limit and limit value 2 is the upper limit. Make sure that limit value 1 is always lower than limit value 2.
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If you want to increase or reduce the values consistently by the same interval, select coordinated values. The difference between the upper limit value and the lower limit value must be a multiple of the step width.
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Example: Limit value 1 = 5, limit value 2 = 50, step width = 5.
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You can set the following actions:
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Send value 1, then increase cyclically by step width |
You can only select this action with limit values. Limit value 1 is sent immediately and a new cycle time starts. Next, the value is increased and sent cyclically until limit value 2 is reached. Limit value 2 is also sent if the last step is smaller than the step width. Example:
Cyclical sending can be interrupted. In the next cyclical sending, the value starts again at limit value 1. The values are not overwritten from the bus even if the Write flag is set. |
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Send value 2, then reduce cyclically by step width |
You can only select this action with limit values. Limit value 2 is sent immediately and a new cycle time starts. Next, the value is reduced and sent cyclically until limit value 1 is reached. Limit value 1 is also sent if the last step is smaller than the step width. Example:
Cyclical sending can be interrupted. In the next cyclical sending, the value starts again at limit value 2. The values are not overwritten from the bus even if the Write flag is set. |
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Increase current object value cyclically |
The current object value is increased cyclically by the set step width. With limit values, the value is increased and sent cyclically until limit value 2 is reached. Limit value 2 is also sent if the last step is smaller than the step width. Example:
If you use limit values for this action, you have to set the Write flag. You also need a second action to reduce the values again. The action Reduce current object value cyclically is a suitable complement. To ensure that the values do not shift, select the same step width and the same matching limit values for both actions. Alternatively, you can use the action Reverse slide direction and send cyclically to alternately increase and reduce values. Without limit values, the value is increased and sent cyclically until the largest possible value is reached. Subsequently, the value "0" is sent and increased cyclically again. Example:
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Increase current object value once |
The current object value is increased once by the set step width. Any active cycle time is terminated. With limit values, the action can be repeated until limit value 2 is reached. Limit value 2 is also sent if the last step is smaller than the step width.
If you use limit values for this action, you have to set the Write flag. You also need a second action to reduce the values again. The action Reduce current object value once is a suitable complement. To ensure that the values do not shift, select the same step width and the same matching limit values for both actions. Alternatively, you can use the action Stepwise to the limit values and back again to increase and reduce values stepwise. Without limit values, the action can be repeated until the largest possible value is reached. In subsequent actions, the value “0” is sent and increased stepwise again. Example:
The value “255” is only sent if it is reached with the selected step width. |
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Reduce current object value cyclically |
The current object value is reduced cyclically by the set step width. With limit values, the value is sent until limit value 1 is reached. Limit value 1 is also sent if the last step is smaller than the step width. If you use limit values for this action, you have to set the Write flag. You also need a second action to increase the values again. The action Increase current object value cyclically is a suitable complement. To ensure that the values do not shift, select the same step width and the same matching limit values for both actions. Alternatively, you can use the action Reverse slide direction and send cyclically to alternately increase and reduce values. Without limit values, the value is reduced until the smallest possible value is reached. Subsequently, the value “255” is sent and reduced cyclically again. Example:
The value “0” is only sent if it is reached with the selected step width. |
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Reduce current object value once |
The current object value is reduced once by the set step width. Any active cycle time is terminated. With limit values, the action can be repeated until the minimum value (value 1) is reached. Limit value 1 is also sent if the last step is smaller than the step width. If you use limit values for this action, you have to set the Write flag. You also need a second action to increase the values again. The action Increase current object value once is a suitable complement. To ensure that the values do not shift, select the same step width and the same matching limit values for both actions. Alternatively, you can use the action Stepwise to the limit values and back again to increase and reduce values stepwise. Without limit values, the action can be repeated until the smallest possible value is reached. In subsequent actions, the value “255” is sent and reduced stepwise again. Example:
The value “0” is only sent if it is reached with the selected step width. |
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Reverse slide direction and send cyclically |
The slider direction is reversed and increased or reduced cyclically in the opposite direction by the set step width. With limit values, the value is sent cyclically until a limit value is reached. The limit value is always sent at the end. Cyclical sending can also be stopped before the limits are reached. Before the next cyclical sending, the direction is reversed and the value is increased or reduced by 1 step width. Example:
Without limit values, the value is increased cyclically in 1 direction until the largest possible value is reached, the value “0” is sent and increased further cyclically in steps. In the other direction, the value is reduced cyclically until the smallest possible value is reached, the value “250” is sent and reduced further cyclically in steps. Cyclical sending can also be stopped before the end values are reached. Before the next cyclical sending, the direction is reversed and the value is increased or reduced by 1 step width. Example:
When increasing, the value “255” is only sent if it is reached with the selected step width. When reducing, the value “0” is only sent if it is reached exactly with the selected step width. |
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Stepwise to the limit values and back again |
You can only select this action with limit values. The current object value is changed by 1 step width each time. When a limit value is reached, the slide direction is reversed for the next action. Example:
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Increase stepwise within limits |
You can only select this action with limit values. The current object value is increased by 1 step width each time. Once the largest possible value is reached, the minimum value (value 1) is sent the next time the button is operated. If the maximum value cannot be reached with the specified step width, it is not sent. Example:
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Decrease stepwise within limits |
You can only select this action with limit values. The current object value is reduced by 1 step width each time. Once the smallest possible value is reached, the maximum value (value 2) is sent the next time the button is operated. If the minimum value cannot be reached with the specified step width, it is not sent. Example:
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None (stops cyclical sending) |
No action is carried out, and any active cycle time is stopped. |
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No change |
No action is carried out, and any active cycle time is continued. |