FAQ – frequently asked questions and answers

Frequently asked questions are answered in this section in order to make it easier for you to work with TwinCAT 3 Scope.
If you have any further questions, please contact our support (-157).

  1. Is it true that "TwinCAT 3 Scope" in the TwinCAT 3 world is not a product, but a generic term for various products?
  2. Why are there different product levels for the TwinCAT 3 Scope?
  3. Can the Scope View Professional be operated with the Scope Server Base? What are the restrictions?
  4. Why should the TF3300 Scope Server be used, when the "Use local Server" option can also be enabled?
  5. Can the TwinCAT Scope View be integrated into an own visualization?
  6. Are open source software components used in TwinCAT Measurement?

Is it true that "TwinCAT 3 Scope" in the TwinCAT 3 world is not a product, but a generic term for various products?

Yes, "TwinCAT 3 Scope" is a generic term. The TwinCAT 3 Scope is subdivided into the Scope View and Scope Server products. This means that a TwinCAT 3 Scope always consists of the View and Server products. Beyond that there are also different product levels.

Why are there different product levels for the TwinCAT 3 Scope?

The Scope is a constantly growing tool for data logging and analysis; however, not every Scope user requires the full range of functions for his purposes. Therefore, we offer product levels tailored as far as possible to the application. The currently available product levels are Base and Professional. Base is free of license costs and can be used for machine commissioning. Professional is very well suited for process monitoring in addition to machine commissioning.

Can the Scope View Professional be operated with the Scope Server Base? What are the restrictions?

Yes, the Professional View can also be operated with the Base Server. Only the restrictions of the Base Server version need to be observed. It is also possible, for example, to scope a remote device with the local Base Server. To do this the "Use local server" option must be set in the channel settings.

Why should the TF3300 Scope Server be used, when the "Use local Server" option can also be enabled?

As soon as a Scope Server is to run autonomously on a remote device, the TwinCAT function TF3300 Scope Server is required. The server can thus be controlled from the PLC or operated in Headless mode, for example, without a view being connected.

Can the TwinCAT Scope View be integrated into an own visualization?

Yes, you can integrate the Scope Control into your own .NET based visualization application. The license model remains identical. Details and examples can be found here.

Are open source software components used in TwinCAT Measurement products?

Yes, various open source components are used.

Please see the information on the page Third-party components.