Configuring the Text Block - Johnson Controls - Metasys - LIT-12011147 - Software Application - Controller Configuration Tool - 13.1

Use the Text block to display text within the logic diagram or in a module column (Setpoint/Miscellaneous, State Generation, or Output Control columns). You can define text for different blocks or anywhere within the logic diagram. For information on the Text blocks, see the Control Block Palette section.

To configure the Text block:

1. Add the Text block as follows:

   • From a module column,

     1. Right-click the Setpoint/Miscellaneous, State Generation, or Output Control header and select New. The New Module Selection dialog box appears. (See the New Module Selection screen section.)
     2. In the Filter box, type Text.
     3. In the Count box, click the up and down arrows to adjust the number of Text blocks you want to add.
     4. Click Finish. The Text block appears in the module column.

   • In Logic View, drag the Text block from the palette to the desired location in the logic diagram.

2. Double-click the Text block. The Details dialog box appears.
3. Click Edit.
4. In the Name field, type a name for the block. The Name label of the Text container block appears in the logic diagram or module column.
5. In the Text box, enter equations or other text that may provide useful information for the application/activity. You can enter up to 400 characters.
6. Click Apply.
7. Click Close.