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■ OverviewOperator Control and Monitoring DevicesText PanelsSIMATIC TD17■ DesignThe TD17 Text Display is based on OP7/OP17 technology.•LED-backlit LCD:- 4-line, 20 characters/line; character height 11 mm or- 8-line, 40 characters/line; character height 6 mm.• 7 system keys• Metal-reinforced plastic housing with membrane front• The front is resistant to various oils, greases and standarddetergents• Small mounting depth• Electronic fuse2• Text display for message display and storage• Can be used both direct at the machine and in a control room• LED-backlit LCD:- 4 lines, 20 characters/line; character height 11 mm or- 8 lines, 40 characters/line; character height 6 mm.• 7 system keys• Alternatively, the TP 177 Touch Panel can also be used as atext-only display panel.■ Benefits• Clearly contrasting display, easier to read• Large keys for enhanced operating reliability• Fast variable updating• Easy handling and configuration• Maintenance-free thanks to electronic fuse■ FunctionMessage functions• Integration of up to 8 process values per message• Status message and system message buffers• Scrolling through messages• Definition of message priorities• Date and time in messages• Upper-case and lower-case text can be mixedFurther functions• Loadable firmware• Contrast adjustment• Convenient native drivers for wide range of non-Siemens PLCs• Backup/restore of firmware and user data (ProSave)• PLC tasks for activating PLC-controlled actions• Language selection from 3 online languagesConfigurationConfiguration is performed using the software SIMATIC Pro-Tool/Lite, SIMATIC ProTool or SIMATIC ProTool/Pro Configuration(see Configuration software or Visualization software)■ Application■ IntegrationThe TD17 Text Displays can be used in all applications in whichThe TD17 can be connected to:monitoring of machines and installations is required on site –whether in production automation, process automation or buildingservice automation. They are in use in an extensive range of • SIMATIC WinAC Software/Slot PLC• SIMATIC S7-200/-300/-400sectors and applications.• SIMATIC S5The TD17 is simply for display purposes and does not support • SIMATIC 505intervention in the process.•SINUMERIK• Non-Siemens PLCs, including- Allen Bradley- Mitsubishi- Telemecanique- Modicon-Omron- GE FanucNote:For further information, see "System interfaces".Siemens ST 80 · 2006 2/45