Definition
A circular display is an area in which an instrument (shaped like a circle, half-circle or part-circle) which reflect the process value of an analog object may be positioned.
Use
Circular displays are used to show an instrument-like representation of an analog value shaped like a circle, half-circle or part circle. Typically, this display type is used for flow and pressure gauges.
Key features
When you define a circular display, a number of layout options are available on the Attributes of Pie tab, including.
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This layout option … |
Allows you to … |
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Pie or needle chart |
indicate the current value using a traditional pie chart or using a needle display. |
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Alarm limits |
show the alarm limits as lines or areas on the circular display. |
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Angles |
freely define the angles of the circular display to create either circles, half-circles or part circles. |
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Colors |
freely define all colors of the circular display, for example, limit lines, background, pie color. |
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Frame |
create a border around the circular display. |
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Preview |
check the circular display layout before applying it. |
Example
For an example of a typical bar display, click the button below.
Alternatives to circular displays
In some cases, you may want to use a bar display instead of a circular display.
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for further
information about bar displays.