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Chapter 11. Communication and Special Function Blocks
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11.8 Data Traces
Trace Data is used to specify trace condition and device to trace in PLC so to collect the data complying with
the specified condition from PLC. In XG5000, applicable data read from PLC will be displayed in a graph.
While being similar to the trend monitoring described in 11.7, it can collect more correct data as read from
PLC.
Trace Data operates as follows;
Sequence Details
Confirm the connection with PLC and the Run status of PLC.
Decide to allow trace or not, And specify trigger condition, sample properties
and trace device. Refer to 11.8.3 for more details.
Write trace setting items on PLC. Refer to 1) Write Trace Setting Items in
11.8. 5 for more details.
Start trace with specified trigger conditions automatically or with manual trace
selected. Refer to 11.8.3 Setting Trace for detailed trigger setting, and 4) Start
Manual Trace in 11.8.5 for detailed manual trace.
Read trace data from PLC. Refer to 3) Read Trace in 11.8.5 for more details
Refer to 11.8.4 for more details.
[Sequence]
1. Select [Monitor]-[Data Traces] on the menu.
Setting Trace
Write to PLC
Ready
Start Trace
Read Data
Process Graph