CODESYS Trace Example - Article no.000044

The example project “TraceExample.project” shows how to record and store values of variables via the Trace Object and the Visu Trace Element. Another application demonstrates the configuration of a Trace Object in Structured Text.

The example "Trace Example" contains two applications concerning trace recording and
trace configuration in IEC 61131-3 via the Trace Manager.

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Application TraceRecordingExample

The application TraceRecordingExample demonstrates how to record and store values of variables via
the Trace Object and Visu Trace Element.

Steps to save and load recordings via the Visu Trace Element:

Configure the trace element

Start the trace

Start the trigger

Store the trace

Load the trace (Restriction: Works only if the trace was saved with the currently running application)

Steps to save and load recordings via the Trace Object:

Configure the trace element

Download the trace (trace menu)

Start the trace via trigger or recording condition

Store the trace (trace menu)

Load the trace (trace menu)