I've got a tip and found a way out 😉
Instead of using
....
SetCtrlVal (pPORTAL, PORTAL_GAUGE_VL, Value);
I have to use:
....
SetCtrlAttribute (pPORTAL, PORTAL_GAUGE_VL, ATTR_CTRL_VAL, Value);
It works! (because of the draw events, read the function help).
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Rolf