Detailed descriptions
14.3 Touch sensor
SIMATIC Panel PC 577
Operating Instructions, Release 04/2006, A5E00798484-01
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14.3 14.3 Touch sensor
Principle of operation
The touch device variant operates with an analog-resistive touch sensor. An electrical field is
generated by electrodes along the edge of the sensor. These electrodes are arranged on a
specific grid on the active surface.
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Figure 14-1 Operating principle of touch sensors
Functional restrictions caused by deformation of the field lines
A "scalloping effect" occurs at the edge of the display near the electrodes on all analog-
resistive touch sensors due to its intrinsic design. This leads to a deformation of the field
lines.
Figure 14-2 Scalloping effect
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