Omron CX-Programmer 9, Operation Manual

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PART 2: CX-Server PLC Tools
CHAPTER 5 – Data Trace/Time Chart Monitor Component OMRON
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Saving Data Trace Settings
Results data collected by the Data Trace and Time Chart Monitor functions can be saved as special
CX-Programmer data files (.cdt filename extension) or standard CSV files (.csv filename extension).
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Saving Data in a CX-Programmer Data File
To save the data in a special CX-Programmer data file (.cdt filename extension), select
File – Save or File –
Save As .
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Saving Data in a CSV File
To save the data in a standard CSV file, select
File – Save CSV .
Retrieving Data Trace/Time Monitor Settings
Data Traces can be stored on file and retrieved for later analysis. Settings may be retrieved from a project from an
invoking application. Select the
Open option from the File menu. A standard open window is displayed.
Data Trace/Time Chart Monitoring component files can be retrieved via a standard File Open dialog. Use the
following procedure to open a Data Trace/Time Chart Monitoring component file.
1, 2, 3… 1. Select the Open File button from the toolbar to open a Data Trace file.
2. A standard File Open dialog is displayed. Select a file from the Open dialog, followed by
the Open pushbutton. PLC Memory files have a .CDT extension.
Note:
It is possible to open a file type that is not applicable to the current mode, e.g. opening
a Data Trace file when in Time Chart Mode.
To close a currently open file, select the
Close button from the file’s title bar. Recently opened
files can be directly selected for opening via the File menu.
Displaying a Data Trace/Time Chart
Once uploaded, the Data Trace/Time Chart Monitor component is populated with the required details.
The top graph illustrates the word addresses or symbols. The bottom graph illustrates the bit addresses or symbols.
Each word address is colour coded. The word and bit addresses are listed in the left pane; the splitter bar can be