Feature Overview and Basic Operation
Feature Overview
The monitoring function enables real-time acquisition and display of DIO and AD data.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Real-time simultaneous monitoring | Can monitor data from up to 4 connected channels simultaneously. |
| Log file output | DIO/AD monitoring data is automatically saved in CSV text format to a specified folder on the PC. |
| Display mode switching | In Monitor Window, you can switch between Single View (one channel) and Dual View (two channels side by side). In Dual View, display alongside LIN channels is also possible. |
| Latest data display | In Each ID Window, only the latest DIO/AD data is displayed for quick status confirmation. |
| Filter display | Not available for DIO/AD. |
| Label display | Data matching specified conditions in DIO monitoring can be highlighted with custom labels and text/background colors. |
| Trigger function | Logging to file can be automatically started/stopped based on configured trigger conditions. |
This allows efficient monitoring of multiple points and quick capture of required data.
In this chapter, monitoring and logging are defined as follows:
| Item | Monitoring | Logging |
|---|---|---|
| Behavior | Displays DIO/AD monitor data in real time on GUI application. | Automatically saves DIO/AD monitor data as CSV to a specified PC folder. |
| Data retention | Received data is stored only in GUI application memory and is deleted when the application exits. | Data saved to file remains after application exit and can be analyzed/shared later. |
Basic Operation
1. Start monitoring
Start monitoring by one of the following:
- Select
Command -> Startfrom menu bar.
- Click
on toolbar. - Press
F5.
Depending on Option settings, layout may automatically switch to Monitor Layout when monitoring starts.
2. Display monitoring data
During monitoring, logs can be checked in Monitor Window and Each ID Window.
3. Stop monitoring
Stop monitoring by one of the following:
- Select
Command -> Stopfrom menu bar.
- Click
on toolbar. - Press
F6. - Press
Esc.
Depending on Option settings, layout may automatically switch to Analyze Layout when monitoring stops.
Save Logging Settings
From toolbar Log, you can configure logging of data during monitoring. For details, refer to Toolbar Log settings.
