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<br>
=Instructions=
=<big>'''Data Field Types'''</big>=
 
<br>
'''1.''' Open VT3000 web interface - log in - select Configuration – select Devices.
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|<big>'''Key Input'''</big>  
File:3163_1.png|Configuration
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File:3163_2.png|Devices
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|Requires the operator to type in information on the screen using the on-screen keyboard.
 
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'''2.''' Select the Device to edited - click on the Edit button.
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File:3163_3.png
|[[File:3163 9.png|center|419px]]
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'''3.''' Select the Monitoring Points tab.
|'''Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
 
|-
<gallery widths=437 heights=60>
|'''MODE - At Start''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
File:3163_4.png
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</gallery>
|'''MODE - During''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
 
|-
 
|'''MODE - At End''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
'''4.''' Select the Alarm or Process to add a data field to.
|-
 
|'''Source Type''' – select Key Input.
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|-
File:3163_5.png
|'''Not Required''' – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
</gallery>
|-
 
|'''Allow Modification Anytime''' – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
 
|-
'''5.''' Select the Data Field icon in the Monitoring Points tool box.
|'''VALUE TYPE - Text''' - all characters typed in will be accepted/recorded.
 
|-
<gallery widths=431 heights=124>
|'''VALUE TYPE - Numeric (Integer)''' - only numbers will be accepted/recorded.
File:3163_6.png
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</gallery>
|'''VALUE TYPE - Numeric (Decimal)''' - only numbers with decimals will be accepted/recorded.
 
|-
 
|'''VALUE TYPE - True/False''' - a bubble will show on the screen (True or False) the operator will have to select one - the value will be recorded.
==Data Field Types==
|}
There are multiple data field types - each is explained in the section below. Select the type that best fills your configuration need/requirement.
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'''6. Key Input''' – requires the operator to type information using the on-screen keyboard.
<br>
 
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<br>
File:3163_9.png
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</gallery>
|-
 
|<big>'''NFC'''</big>
    '''a. Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the data field.
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    '''b. Mode''' – select when the data field should show.
|valign="top" |
          '''i. At Start''' - beginning of Process/Alarm.
|-
          '''ii. During''' - anytime while the Process/Alarm is active.
|Information entered from Near Field Communications device. This option is only available on specific touch screens.
          '''iii. At End - when the Process/Alarm is cleared/stopped.
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    '''c. Source Type''' – select Key Input.
|valign="top" |
    '''d. Not Required''' – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
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    '''e. Allow Modification Anytime''' – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
|-
    '''f. Value Type''' – there are 4 options available.
|[[File:3163 10.png|center|423px]]
          '''i. Text''' – all characters typed are accepted.
|}
          '''ii. Numeric (Integer)''' – only numbers are accepted.
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          '''iii. Numeric (Decimal)''' – only numbers with decimals are accepted.
|-
          '''iv. True/False''' – a bubble on touch screen to mark True or False.
|'''Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
 
|-
 
|'''MODE - At Start''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
'''7. NFC''' – information entered from Near Field Communications device. This option is only available on specific touch screens.
|-
 
|'''MODE - During''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
<gallery widths=423 heights=271>
|-
File:3163_10.png
|'''MODE - At End''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
</gallery>
|-
 
|'''Source Type''' – select NFC.
    '''a. Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the field.
|-
    '''b. Mode''' – select when the data field should show.
|'''Not Required''' – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
          '''i. At Start''' - beginning of Process/Alarm.
|-
          '''ii. During''' - anytime while the Process or Alarm is active.
|'''Allow Modification Anytime''' – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
          '''iii. At End - when the Process/Alarm is cleared/stopped.
|-
    '''c. Source Type''' – select NFC.
|'''Value Type''' - select text other options are Not Applicable to an NFC device.
    '''d. Not Required''' – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
|}
    '''e. Allow Modification Anytime''' – allows the operator to change the data field at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
|}
    '''f. Value Type''' – there are 4 options available.
|}
          '''i. Text''' – all characters are accepted.
|}
          '''ii. Numeric (Integer)''' – only numbers are accepted.
<br>
          '''iii. Numeric (Decimal)''' – only numbers with decimals are accepted.
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          '''iv. True/False''' – not applicable.
<br>
 
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|-
'''8. Barcode Reader - Data Field''' – this option requires the operator to enter the information with a barcode scanner.
|<big>'''Barcode Reader'''</big>
 
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|valign="top" |
File:3163_11.png
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</gallery>
|This option requires the operator to enter the information with a barcode scanner.
 
{|style="margin:left;"
    '''a. Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
|valign="top" |
    '''b. Mode''' – select when the data field should show.
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          '''i. At Start''' - beginning of Process or Alarm.
|-
          '''ii. During''' - anytime while the Process or Alarm is active.
|[[File:3163 11.png|center|423px]]
          '''iii. At End -  when the Process or Alarm is cleared/stopped.
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    '''c. Source Type''' – select the type of data field - this example select Barcode.
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    '''d. Not Required''' – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
|-
    '''e. Allow Modification Anytime''' – allows the operator to change the data field at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
|'''Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
    '''f. Value Type''' – there are 4 options available.
|-
          '''i. Text''' – all characters are accepted.
|'''MODE - At Start''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
          '''ii. Numeric (Integer)''' – only numbers are accepted.
|-
          '''iii. Numeric (Decimal)''' – only numbers with decimals are accepted.
|'''MODE - During''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
          '''iv. True/False''' – not applicable.
|-
 
|'''MODE - At End''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
 
|-
'''9. Shared List - Data Field''' – this option requires the operator to select options from a list. '''NOTE:''' a Shared List must be created prior to setting up this type of data field [[VT3000_-_Add_Shared_List|'''Click Here''']] for instructions.
|'''Source Type''' – select Barcode.
 
|-
<gallery widths=495 heights=324>
|'''Not Required''' – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
File:3163_12.png
|-
</gallery>
|'''Allow Modification Anytime''' – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
 
|-
    '''a. Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
|'''Value Type''' - select text other options are Not Applicable to a Barcode Reader.
    '''b. Mode''' – select when the data field should show.
|}
          '''i. At Start''' - beginning of Process or Alarm.
|}
          '''ii. During''' - anytime while the Process or Alarm is active.
|}
          '''iii. At End - when the Process or Alarm is cleared/stopped.
|}
    '''c. Source Type''' – select the type of data field - this example select List.
<br>
    '''d. Not Required''' – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
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    '''e. Allow Modification Anytime''' – allows the operator to change the data field at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
<br>
    '''f. Source''' – select Shared List for this example.
{|style="margin:left; width: 100px; background:#eaf3ff; padding:5px; border:2px solid #000000;"
    '''g. List''' – click on the down arrow to select Shared List.
|-
    '''h. Value Type''' – there are 4 options available.
|<big>'''List - Shared List'''</big>
          '''i. Text''' – all characters are accepted.
{|style="margin:left; width: 800px; background:#F0F0F0; padding:5px; border:2px solid #000000;"
          '''ii. Numeric (Integer)''' – only numbers are accepted.
|valign="top" |
          '''iii. Numeric (Decimal)''' – only numbers with decimals are accepted.
|-
          '''iv. True/False''' – not applicable.
|This option requires the operator to select options from a list. '''NOTE:''' a Shared List must be created prior to setting up this type of data field [[VT3000_-_Add_Shared_List|'''Click Here''']] for instructions.
 
{|style="margin:left;"
 
|valign="top" |
'''10. Static List - Data Field''' – this option requires the operator to select options from a list. The list will be created specifically for this device only.
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|-
<gallery widths=500 heights=287>
|[[File:3163_12.png|center|495px]]
File:3163_13.png
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</gallery>
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|-
    '''a. Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
|'''Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
    '''b. Mode''' – select when the data field should show.
|-
          '''i. At Start''' - beginning of Process or Alarm.
|'''MODE - At Start''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
          '''ii. During''' - anytime while the Process or Alarm is active.
|-
          '''iii. At End - when the Process or Alarm is cleared/stopped.
|'''MODE - During''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
    '''c. Source Type''' – select the type of data field - this example select List.
|-
    '''d. Not Required''' – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
|'''MODE - At End''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
    '''e. Allow Modification Anytime''' – allows the operator to change the data field at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
|-
    '''f. Source''' – select Static for this example.
|'''Source Type''' – select List.
 
|-
<gallery widths=269 heights=49>
|'''Not Required''' – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
File:3163_14.png|Tab
|-
</gallery>
|'''Allow Modification Anytime''' – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
<gallery widths=260 heights=84>
|-
File:3163_15.png|Item Tools
|'''Source''' - select Shared List
</gallery>
|-
<gallery widths=285 heights=157>
||'''List''' - select the down arrow & select the shared list you want to use for this data field.
File:3163_16.png|Item Properties
|}
</gallery>
|}
 
|}
    '''g. List Items''' – a new List tab will show - Select this tab to add items.
|}
          '''i. Adding an Item''' – select plus icon in the tool box. Fill out the Item properties box.
<br>
              '''1. Name''' – enter a name for the item.
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              '''2. Value''' – enter a name for the item to be stored in the database.
<br>
          '''ii.''' Repeat the steps to add additional items - select the Data Field tab.
{|style="margin:left; width: 100px; background:#eaf3ff; padding:5px; border:2px solid #000000;"
    '''h. Value Type''' – there are 4 options available.
|-
          '''i. Text''' – all characters are accepted.
|<big>'''List - Static List'''</big>
          '''ii. Numeric (Integer)''' – only numbers are accepted.
{|style="margin:left; width: 800px; background:#F0F0F0; padding:5px; border:2px solid #000000;"
          '''iii. Numeric (Decimal)''' – only numbers with decimals are accepted.
|valign="top" |
          '''iv. True/False''' – not applicable.
|-
 
|This option requires the operator to select options from a list. The list will be created specifically for this device only.
 
{|style="margin:left;"
'''11. Shared List Tally - Data Field''' – this option requires the operator to enter a value for each item. This option is most commonly used for Scrap. '''NOTE:''' a Shared List must be created prior to setting up this type of data field [[VT3000_-_Add_Shared_List|'''Click Here''']] for instructions.
|valign="top" |
 
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<gallery widths=498 heights=281>
|-
File:3163_17.png
|[[File:3163_13.png|center|500px]]
</gallery>
|}
 
{|class="wikitable" style="background:white; width: 775px;"
    '''a. Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
|-
    '''b. Mode''' – select when the data field should show.
|'''Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
          '''i. At Start''' - beginning of Process or Alarm.
|-
          '''ii. During''' - anytime while the Process or Alarm is active.
|'''MODE - At Start''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
          '''iii. At End - when the Process or Alarm is cleared/stopped.
|-
    '''c. Source Type''' – select the type of data field - this example select Tally.
|'''MODE - During''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
    '''d. Allow Modification Anytime''' – allows the operator to change the data field at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
|-
    '''e. Source''' – select Shared List for this example.
|'''MODE - At End''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
    '''f. List''' – click on the down arrow to select a Shared List.
|-
 
|'''Source Type''' – select List.
 
|-
'''12. Static List Tally - Data Field''' – this option requires the operator to enter a value for each item.
|'''Not Required''' – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
 
|-
<gallery widths=499 heights=232>
|'''Allow Modification Anytime''' – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
File:3163_18.png
|-
</gallery>
|'''Source''' - select Static List
 
|-
    '''a. Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
|'''Value Type''' - select Text other options are Not Applicable to a List.
    '''b. Mode''' – select when the data field should show.
|}
          '''i. At Start''' - beginning of Process or Alarm.
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          '''ii. During''' - anytime while the Process or Alarm is active.
|-
          '''iii. At End - when the Process or Alarm is cleared/stopped.
|style="text-align:center" | '''Static Item List Setup'''
    '''c. Source Type''' – select the type of data field - this example select Tally.
|}
    '''d. Allow Modification Anytime''' – allows the operator to change the data field at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
{|class="wikitable" style="background:white; width: 775px;"
    '''e. Source''' – select Static for this example.
|-
 
|[[File:3163_14.png|center|269px]] || [[File:3163_15.png|center|260px]]
<gallery widths=269 heights=49>
|-
File:3163_14.png|Tab
|Select the List Items tab in the Data Field Properties menu. || Select the Add (Plus Icon) from the List Items toolbox.
</gallery>
|}
<gallery widths=260 heights=84>
{|class="wikitable" style="background:white; width: 775px;"
File:3163_15.png|Item Tools
|-
</gallery>
|style="text-align:center" | '''Item Properties'''
<gallery widths=285 heights=157>
|-
File:3163_16.png|Item Properties
| [[File:3163_16.png|center|285px]]
</gallery>
|-
 
|'''Name''' – enter a name for the item.
    '''f. List Items''' – a new List tab will show - Select this tab to add items.
|-
          '''i. Adding an Item''' – select plus icon in the tool box. Fill out the Item properties box.
|'''Value''' - if you want to store a different name/value than is in the Name field, check the Value box and enter the name.
              '''1. Name''' – enter a name for the item.
|}
              '''2. Value''' – enter a name for the item to be stored in the database.
|}
          '''ii.''' Repeat the steps to add additional items - select the Data Field tab.
|}
 
|}
 
<br>
'''13. Shared List - Checklist - Data Field''' – this type allows the operator to check a box or select an option for the list item. '''NOTE:''' a Shared List must be created prior to setting up this type of data field [[VT3000_-_Add_Shared_List|'''Click Here''']] for instructions.
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<br>
<gallery widths=612 heights=348>
{|style="margin:left; width: 100px; background:#eaf3ff; padding:5px; border:2px solid #000000;"
File:3163_22.png
|-
</gallery>
|<big>'''Tally - Shared List'''</big>  
 
{|style="margin:left; width: 800px; background:#F0F0F0; padding:5px; border:2px solid #000000;"
    '''a. Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
|valign="top" |
    '''b. Mode''' – select when the data field should show.
|-
          '''i. At Start''' - beginning of Process or Alarm.
|This option requires the operator to enter a value for each item using a (+) or (-) button.
          '''ii. During''' - anytime while the Process or Alarm is active.
{|style="margin:left;"
          '''iii. At End - when the Process or Alarm is cleared/stopped.
|valign="top" |
    '''c. Source Type''' – select the type of data field - this example select Checklist.
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    '''d. Options''' – select how the data can be entered.
|-
          '''i. Not Required''' – allow the operator to leave the field blank.
|[[File:3163_17.png|center|498px]]
          '''ii. Allow Modification Anytime''' – allow the operator to change the data field at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
|}
    '''e. Style''' – select the type of checklist.
{|class="wikitable" style="background:white; width: 775px;"
          '''i. Checkbox''' – check box will show next to the item.
|-
          '''ii. Pass/Fail''' – a Pass and Fail option will show by the item.
|'''Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
          '''iii. Pass/Fail/Nothing''' – a Pass, Fail or Nothing option will show next to the item.
|-
    '''f. Requirements''' – select the properties of the checklist.
|'''MODE - At Start''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
          '''i. None''' – operator is not require to make a selection.
|-
          '''ii. Require Selection''' – operator must make a selection.
|'''MODE - During''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
          '''iii. Require Pass''' – operator must select Pass for each item.
|-
    '''g. Source''' – select Shared List for this example.
|'''MODE - At End''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
    '''h. List''' – click on the down arrow to select a Shared List.
|-
 
|'''Source Type''' – select Tally.
 
|-
'''14. Static List – Checklist - Data Field''' – allows the operator to select a box or option for a list item.
|'''Allow Modification Anytime''' – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
 
|-
<gallery widths=615 heights=314>
|'''Source''' - select Shared List.
File:3163_23.png
|-
</gallery>
|'''List''' - select the down arrow & select the shared list you want to use for this data field.
 
|}
    '''a. Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
|}
    '''b. Mode''' – select when the data field should show.
|}
          '''i. At Start''' - beginning of Process or Alarm.
|}
          '''ii. During''' - anytime while the Process or Alarm is active.
<br>
          '''iii. At End - when the Process or Alarm is cleared/stopped.
----
    '''c. Source Type''' – select Checklist for this example.
<br>
    '''d. Options''' – select how the data can be entered.
{|style="margin:left; width: 100px; background:#eaf3ff; padding:5px; border:2px solid #000000;"
          '''i. Not Required''' – allow the operator to leave the field blank.
|-
          '''ii. Allow Modification Anytime''' – allow the operator to change the data field at any time while the Process/Alarm is active..
|<big>'''Tally - Static List'''</big>
    '''e. Style''' – select the type of checklist.
{|style="margin:left; width: 800px; background:#F0F0F0; padding:5px; border:2px solid #000000;"
          '''i. Checkbox''' – check box will show next to the item.
|valign="top" |
          '''ii. Pass/Fail''' – a Pass and Fail option will show by the item.
|-
          '''iii. Pass/Fail/Nothing''' – a Pass, Fail or Nothing option will show next to the item.
|This option requires the operator to enter a value for each item using a (+) or (-) button.
    '''f. Requirements''' – select the properties of the checklist.
{|style="margin:left;"
          '''i. None''' – operator is not require to make a selection.
|valign="top" |
          '''ii. Require Selection''' – operator must make a selection.
{|class="wikitable" style=" align=center; background:white; width: 775px;"
          '''iii. Require Pass''' – operator must select Pass for each item.
|-
    '''g. Source''' – select Static for this example.
|[[File:3163_18.png|center|499px]]
 
|}
<gallery widths=269 heights=49>
{|class="wikitable" style="background:white; width: 775px;"
File:3163_14.png|Tab
|-
</gallery>
|'''Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
<gallery widths=260 heights=84>
|-
File:3163_15.png|Item Tools
|'''MODE - At Start''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
</gallery>
|-
<gallery widths=285 heights=157>
|'''MODE - During''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
File:3163_16.png|Item Properties
|-
</gallery>
|'''MODE - At End''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
 
|-
    '''h. List Items''' – a new List tab will show - Select this tab to add items.
|'''Source Type''' – select Tally.
          '''i. Adding an Item''' – select plus icon in the tool box. Fill out the Item properties box.
|-
              '''1. Name''' – enter a name for the item.
|'''Allow Modification Anytime''' – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
              '''2. Value''' – enter a name for the item to be stored in the database.
|-
          '''ii.''' Repeat the steps to add additional items - select the Data Field tab.
|'''Source''' - select Static.
 
|}
 
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'''15.''' Lookup Data Field – this is a custom option used for systems requiring a customized configuration. If you have this type of Data Field, please contact VersaCall for assistance.
|-
|style="text-align:center" | '''Static Item List Setup'''
|}
{|class="wikitable" style="background:white; width: 775px;"
|-
|[[File:3163_14.png|center|269px]] || [[File:3163_15.png|center|260px]]
|-
|Select the List Items tab in the Data Field Properties menu. || Select the Add (Plus Icon) from the List Items toolbox.
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|style="text-align:center" | '''Item Properties'''
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|'''Name''' – enter a name for the item.
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|'''Value''' - if you want to store a different name/value than is in the Name field, check the Value box and enter the name.
|}
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|<big>'''Check List - Shared List'''</big>
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|valign="top" |
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|This option requires the operator to enter a value for each item using a (+) or (-) button.
{|style="margin:left;"
|valign="top" |
{|class="wikitable" style=" align=center; background:white; width: 775px;"
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|[[File:3163_22.png|center|612px]]
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|'''Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
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|'''MODE - At Start''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
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|'''MODE - During''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
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|'''MODE - At End''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
|-
|'''Source Type''' – select Checklist.
|-
|'''Not Required''' – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
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|'''Allow Modification Anytime''' – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
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|'''STYLE - Checkbox''' - check box will show next to the item.
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|'''STYLE - Pass/Fail''' - a Pass and Fail option will show by the item.
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|'''STYLE - Pass/Fail/Nothing''' - a Pass, Fail or Nothing option will show next to the item.
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|'''REQUIREMENTS - None''' - operator is not require to make a selection.
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|'''REQUIREMENTS - Require Selection''' - operator must make a selection.
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|'''REQUIREMENTS - Require Pass''' - operator must select Pass for each item.
|-
|'''Source''' - select Shared List.
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|'''List''' - select the down arrow & select the shared list you want to use for this data field.
|}
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|<big>'''Check List - Static List'''</big>
{|style="margin:left; width: 800px; background:#F0F0F0; padding:5px; border:2px solid #000000;"
|valign="top" |
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|This option requires the operator to enter a value for each item using a (+) or (-) button.
{|style="margin:left;"
|valign="top" |
{|class="wikitable" style=" align=center; background:white; width: 775px;"
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|[[File:3163_23.png|center|615px]]
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{|class="wikitable" style="background:white; width: 775px;"
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|'''Data Field Name''' – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
|-
|'''MODE - At Start''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
|-
|'''MODE - During''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
|-
|'''MODE - At End''' - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
|-
|'''Source Type''' – select Checklist.
|-
|'''Not Required''' – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
|-
|'''Allow Modification Anytime''' – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
|-
|'''STYLE - Checkbox''' - check box will show next to the item.
|-
|'''STYLE - Pass/Fail''' - a Pass and Fail option will show by the item.
|-
|'''STYLE - Pass/Fail/Nothing''' - a Pass, Fail or Nothing option will show next to the item.
|-
|'''REQUIREMENTS - None''' - operator is not require to make a selection.
|-
|'''REQUIREMENTS - Require Selection''' - operator must make a selection.
|-
|'''REQUIREMENTS - Require Pass''' - operator must select Pass for each item.
|-
|'''Source''' - select Static.
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|style="text-align:center" | '''Static Item List Setup'''
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{|class="wikitable" style="background:white; width: 775px;"
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|[[File:3163_14.png|center|269px]] || [[File:3163_15.png|center|260px]]
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|Select the List Items tab in the Data Field Properties menu. || Select the Add (Plus Icon) from the List Items toolbox.
|}
{|class="wikitable" style="background:white; width: 775px;"
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|style="text-align:center" | '''Item Properties'''
|-
| [[File:3163_16.png|center|285px]]
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|'''Name''' – enter a name for the item.
|-
|'''Value''' - if you want to store a different name/value than is in the Name field, check the Value box and enter the name.
|}
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|<big>'''Lookup Data Fields'''</big>
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|This is a custom option used for system with specific requirements. If you have this type of data field or you want to set one up, please contact VersaCall Support for further assistance.
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Revision as of 20:54, 18 November 2021

Overview
There are 7 different types of Data Fields available. The specific type is dependent upon the module type (PSM, TIM or BSC). Data Fields can only be added to Processes and Alarms. All Data Field types are explained below. This guide shows how to add a data field to an existing device.
Requirements
1. The VT3000 Core Software installed and running on your system.
2. Hardware: Coordinator must be setup, powered and communicating with the VT3000 Core Software.
3. Software - PC BSC or PC Input Module plug in must be loaded in your system..
4. Hardware - BSC or TIM plugin must be loaded in your system.
5. Hardware - BSC, TIM or PSM must be powered & communicating with the system.
6. The Configuration must contain at least one Alarm or Process.


Data Field Types


Key Input
Requires the operator to type in information on the screen using the on-screen keyboard.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select Key Input.
Not Required – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
VALUE TYPE - Text - all characters typed in will be accepted/recorded.
VALUE TYPE - Numeric (Integer) - only numbers will be accepted/recorded.
VALUE TYPE - Numeric (Decimal) - only numbers with decimals will be accepted/recorded.
VALUE TYPE - True/False - a bubble will show on the screen (True or False) the operator will have to select one - the value will be recorded.



NFC
Information entered from Near Field Communications device. This option is only available on specific touch screens.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select NFC.
Not Required – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
Value Type - select text other options are Not Applicable to an NFC device.



Barcode Reader
This option requires the operator to enter the information with a barcode scanner.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select Barcode.
Not Required – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
Value Type - select text other options are Not Applicable to a Barcode Reader.



List - Shared List
This option requires the operator to select options from a list. NOTE: a Shared List must be created prior to setting up this type of data field Click Here for instructions.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select List.
Not Required – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
Source - select Shared List
List - select the down arrow & select the shared list you want to use for this data field.



List - Static List
This option requires the operator to select options from a list. The list will be created specifically for this device only.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select List.
Not Required – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
Source - select Static List
Value Type - select Text other options are Not Applicable to a List.
Static Item List Setup
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Select the List Items tab in the Data Field Properties menu. Select the Add (Plus Icon) from the List Items toolbox.
Item Properties
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Name – enter a name for the item.
Value - if you want to store a different name/value than is in the Name field, check the Value box and enter the name.



Tally - Shared List
This option requires the operator to enter a value for each item using a (+) or (-) button.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select Tally.
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
Source - select Shared List.
List - select the down arrow & select the shared list you want to use for this data field.



Tally - Static List
This option requires the operator to enter a value for each item using a (+) or (-) button.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select Tally.
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
Source - select Static.
Static Item List Setup
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Select the List Items tab in the Data Field Properties menu. Select the Add (Plus Icon) from the List Items toolbox.
Item Properties
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Name – enter a name for the item.
Value - if you want to store a different name/value than is in the Name field, check the Value box and enter the name.



Check List - Shared List
This option requires the operator to enter a value for each item using a (+) or (-) button.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select Checklist.
Not Required – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
STYLE - Checkbox - check box will show next to the item.
STYLE - Pass/Fail - a Pass and Fail option will show by the item.
STYLE - Pass/Fail/Nothing - a Pass, Fail or Nothing option will show next to the item.
REQUIREMENTS - None - operator is not require to make a selection.
REQUIREMENTS - Require Selection - operator must make a selection.
REQUIREMENTS - Require Pass - operator must select Pass for each item.
Source - select Shared List.
List - select the down arrow & select the shared list you want to use for this data field.



Check List - Static List
This option requires the operator to enter a value for each item using a (+) or (-) button.
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Data Field Name – enter a name for the data field - this will show on the touch screen as the title.
MODE - At Start - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is started.
MODE - During - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is active/running.
MODE - At End - select to show the data field when the Process/Alarm is ended.
Source Type – select Checklist.
Not Required – allows the operator to leave the field blank (no data).
Allow Modification Anytime – allows the operator to change the data at any time while the Process/Alarm is active.
STYLE - Checkbox - check box will show next to the item.
STYLE - Pass/Fail - a Pass and Fail option will show by the item.
STYLE - Pass/Fail/Nothing - a Pass, Fail or Nothing option will show next to the item.
REQUIREMENTS - None - operator is not require to make a selection.
REQUIREMENTS - Require Selection - operator must make a selection.
REQUIREMENTS - Require Pass - operator must select Pass for each item.
Source - select Static.
Static Item List Setup
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Select the List Items tab in the Data Field Properties menu. Select the Add (Plus Icon) from the List Items toolbox.
Item Properties
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Name – enter a name for the item.
Value - if you want to store a different name/value than is in the Name field, check the Value box and enter the name.



Lookup Data Fields
This is a custom option used for system with specific requirements. If you have this type of data field or you want to set one up, please contact VersaCall Support for further assistance.



Related - Step by Step Guides
Add a Key Input Data Field - BSC
Add a Key Input Data Field - PSM, TIM
Add a List Data Field (Static List) - BSC
Add a List Data Field (Static List) - PSM, TIM
Add a List Data Field (Shared List) - BSC
Add a List Data Field (Shared List) - PSM, TIM
Create a Shared List
Additional Help
Submit a Ticket - https://www.versacall.com/customer-support/service-ticket
Training Videos - https://www.versacall.com/training

 


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