Start the Recording Process

Precondition

To start the recording process, a configured object of the type Trend recording is required.

Start Trend Recording

Step

Action

1

Start the controller.

2

Select the application that contains the trend recording and execute the command Application > Login.

3

Start the application.

Before you stop the controller or perform a download (execute the Online change command), stop the trend recording process to save the trend data to the database.

NOTICE
LOSS OF DATA
Stop the trend function and save the trend data before changing state of the controller from the run state.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

Conditionally Start Trend Recording

Precondition: Trend configuration has been carried out.

Step

Action

1

Double-click a trend object.

Result: The Trend Recording Editor opens.

2

Select the top node in the tree view of the configuration.

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

3

Assign a boolean variable to the Record Condition field.

The boolean variable controls the recording of the data.

4

Select the application that contains the trend recording and execute the command Application > Login.

5

Start the application.