Table of Contents
Trigger models ..................................................................................................................... 7-3
Basic trigger model ................................................................................................................... 7-4
Advanced trigger model ............................................................................................................ 7-6
Trigger model layers ................................................................................................................. 7-7
Trigger configuration ............................................................................................................ 7-9
Basic trigger configuration ......................................................................................................... 7-9
External triggering .............................................................................................................. 7-16
Trigger link connector .............................................................................................................. 7-17
Asynchronous operation ......................................................................................................... 7-17
Semi-synchronous operation ................................................................................................... 7-22
Buffer (data store) .......................................................................................................
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 8-1
Buffer overview .................................................................................................................... 8-1
Maximum readings .................................................................................................................... 8-1
Data elements ........................................................................................................................... 8-1
Configuring data storage ...................................................................................................... 8-3
Buffer multiple displays ............................................................................................................. 8-7
Filters and math ..........................................................................................................
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 9-1
Filters.................................................................................................................................... 9-1
Digital filters ............................................................................................................................... 9-2
Median filter ............................................................................................................................... 9-3
Configuring the filters ................................................................................................................ 9-6
Math ..................................................................................................................................... 9-7
Polynomial................................................................................................................................. 9-8
Percent ...................................................................................................................................... 9-8
Percent deviation ...................................................................................................................... 9-8
Deviation ................................................................................................................................... 9-9
Ratio .......................................................................................................................................... 9-9
Logarithmic ................................................................................................................................ 9-9
Math multiple display ............................................................................................................... 9-11
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 10-1
Limits .................................................................................................................................. 10-1
Setting limits ............................................................................................................................ 10-3
Strobe control .......................................................................................................................... 10-4
Pass pattern ............................................................................................................................ 10-4
Limits example ........................................................................................................................ 10-5
Digital I/O ........................................................................................................................... 10-6
Digital I/O menu ...................................................................................................................... 10-6
Digital I/O port ......................................................................................................................... 10-7
Scanning .......................................................................................................................... 10-10
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