Operation manual
11.9"Logic analyzer" service
11.
PLC | service |
| "Logic analyzer" |
8070 CNC
The "Logic analyzer" service is used to analyze the behavior of the logic PLC signals according to a time base and certain trigger conditions set by the user.
Up to 8 PLC variables or expressions may be analyzed at the same time and the result of the analysis (the traces) will appear on a graphic interface that facilitates the interpretation of the data. Once the done capturing data, the user may:
•Modify the time base to display different zooms of the traces.
•Move along the traces to display points, times, time differences, etc.
To close the window, press [ESC].
Description of the logic analizer
The logic analyzer looks like this:
AB
C
D
A. The data area is used to define the variables or expressions to be analyzed. Up to 8 PLC variables or expressions may be defined.
B. The graphic area shows the traces for the defined PLC variables or expressions and a trace of the PLC cycles with the indicated conditions.
Also, a vertical red line is displayed to indicate the trigger point (if any) and a green line to indicate the cursor position.
C. The information area is used to define the data that conditions the display of the traces (trigger, type of trigger, time base and trace status).
D. The data entry area is used to modify the PLC resources.
Softkey menus
When selecting the logic analyzer, the horizontal softkey menu offers all the options associated with this service. The set of options offered by this menu may be changed using the "+" softkey which offers a new set of options.
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