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Using Plots

Using Graphs of Axis Moves

The motion controller automatically gathers plot data for each move. A plot is triggered

when any of the following commands are issued: Go, Open Loop,andRelative Move.

The plot data then is collected for the duration and at a sampling rate as determined by

the Plot Time field on the main screen. The Plot functionality in the monitor program can

be used to read and display these graphs.

Click on one of the following topics for more details on using plots:

• Opening a Plot Window

• Reading Plot Data from the Motion Controller

• Selecting the Data to Plot

• Using the Plot Detail Window

• Viewing the Raw Plot Data

• Saving and Restoring Plots

• Printing a Plot

Opening a Plot Window

You can use one of the following methods to open a plot window:

• Click Plot (

)ontheToolbar. This opens a plot window for the current axis.

• Press INSERT. This opens a plot window for the current axis.

• On the Window menu, click on the Plot item of your choice. This opens a plot

window for the axis indicated by the menu item name. If a plot window for this axis

is already open, this command will shift the focus to the plot.

Reading Plot Data from the Motion Controller

If a motion controller is connected to the monitor program, then when a plot window is

opened, the data will be read from the motion controller. The plot data stored in the

motion controller for that axis will change as new commands are issued to the axis.

Therefore, it is often desirable to re-read data from the axis.

To re-read data from the motion control module after opening a plot window, using one

of these methods:

• On the Data menu, click Upload plot from module.

• Press INSERT.

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Delta MMC120 User Manual Page 37