Steps for Trend Recording Configuration

Overview

Configure trend recording by performing the following steps:

  • Assigning task.

  • Inserting trend variable.

  • Deleting trend variable.

  • Configuring trend memory.

  • Configuring advanced trend settings.

Assigning Task

Define the task in which the trend recording is to be executed. In general, the trend recording runs in the same task as the main program, for example, PLC_PRG.

Step

Action

1

Double-click a trend recording object in the Tools tree.

Result: The Trend Recording Editor opens.

2

Select the top node in the tree view.

Result: The Record Settings are displayed on the right-hand side of the dialog box.

3

Open the Task list and select the task in which the associated application runs.

Inserting Trend Variables

The number of trend variables is limited and is set in the Trend storage dialog box.

Step

Action

1

Double-click a trend object in the Tools tree.

Result: The Trend Recording Editor opens.

2

Execute the Add variable command, which is located below the tree view.

Result: A new variable is inserted and the corresponding variable settings are displayed.

3

Enter a valid IEC variable from the Variable list, or select the entry Parameters and enter a valid parameter.

Result: A signal has been assigned to the trend variable.

4

Configure the display of the trend variable.

5

Configure the color of the trend variable.

Also refer to the Variable Settings of the Trace Configuration.

Deleting Trend Variables

Step

Action

1

Double-click a trend object in the Tools tree.

Result: The Trend Recording Editor opens.

2

Click a trend variable in the tree view.

Result: The variable is selected.

3

Execute the Delete variable command, which is located below the tree view or press the Delete key.

Configuring Trend Memory

Step

Action

1

Double-click a trend object in the Tools tree.

Result: The Trend Recording Editor opens.

2

Select the top node in the tree view.

Result: The Record Settings are displayed on the right-hand side of the dialog box.

3

Click the Trend storage... button.

Result: The Trend Storage dialog box opens.

4

Adapt the settings.

Configuring Advanced Trend Settings

Step

Action

1

Double-click a trend object in the Tools tree.

Result: The Trend Recording Editor opens.

2

Select the top node in the tree view.

Result: The Record Settings are displayed on the right-hand side of the dialog box.

3

Click the Advanced... button.

Result: The Advanced Trend Settings dialog box opens.

4

Adapt the settings.