Using XY Graph Example

Follow the steps below to set up trend monitoring with an XY graph.

Step	Action
1	Open XG5000 project and connect to the PLC.
2	Add the ladder code below to a program. This example shows a program called “NewProgram”. Counter and Counter2 are local DINT variables.
3	Save the project and write it to the XMC CPU.
4	Select Trend Monitoring from the pull-down menu Monitor.
5	Right-click on the trend and ensure only XY Graph is selected.
6	Open the Trend Setup window in the right-click menu. Set the Frequency to 500ms and Sample Times to 120 seconds. Then in the XY Graph tab select New Program in the Program column for X and Y.
7	Double-click in the Variable Name column for X axis to select the Counter variable.
8	Double-click in the Variable Name column for Y axis to select the Counter2 variable. Press OK when done.
9	Start Monitoring mode to record XY Graph data. Data will start recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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