Recording the trace session
● Manually starting and stopping a trace
● Starting and stopping recording using a trigger
Procedure
1. You have listed the desired variables for a trace section.
2. Press the "Display trace" softkey.
The "Trace" window is opened. The recording is loaded and the proce‐
dure is displayed in progress window.
3. Press the "Start trace" softkey if you wish to immediately start recording.
- OR -
The recording is triggered by the trigger condition.
4. If you wish to manually end the recording, press the "Stop trace" softkey.
- OR -
The recording is stopped by the trigger condition.
18.12.5 Evaluate a trace
18.12.5.1 Setting trace views
In order to permit a precise evaluation of the recorded signals, you have the option to edit the
view as well as the display of the characteristic graphs:
● Selection/legend
– Show legend: In addition to the graphic display, the data of the variable is displayed as
comment, numbered and in color.
– Make a selection: You define which variables are displayed in the graphic window.
● Scale
– Specifying scaling factors for minimum and maximum X and Y value
Service and diagnostics
18.12 Trace
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