Scope integration

TwinCAT 3 Scope can be used to record variable values and display them in various diagrams. For a PTP axis, for example, position and dynamics in an XT diagram may be of interest. There is a simplified way to do this, which is described below. Further details can be found in the TE13xx | TwinCAT 3 Scope View documentation.

Automatically name all variables according to the scheme AxisName.ParameterName (recommended procedure).
1. Open the Scope settings at Menu > Scope > Options.
2. At Scope > General set the Channel Name Detail Level to "2".
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3. Right click on the NC axis (Axis 1) in the Solution Explorer and select Add to Scope.
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If there is no Measurement Project in the Solution yet, the dialog Create new Project opens.
4. Select Empty Measurement Project as the project type and a name for your Measurement Project and confirm with OK.
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A Measurement Project has been created.
The Measurement Project contains a Scope Project.
Variables for position, velocity and acceleration of the selected axis are already added to the Scope Data Pool and to a YT diagram.
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5. Activate the TwinCAT project Scope integration 5:.
6. Switch TwinCAT to the Run mode Scope integration 6:.
7. Start Scope recording Scope integration 7:.
8. Move the axis (via the Commissioning dialog or via the PLC).
DANGER Observe the safety instructions!
9. Stop Scope recording Scope integration 8:.
Positions and dynamics of the axis have been recorded and can be displayed by the Scope View.
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For further details, such as adding more variables to the Data Pool, and creating new/different diagrams, please refer to the TE13xx | TwinCAT 3 Scope View documentation.