Trend Plot Tag

Introduction

The Trend Plot Tag stores a definition of a Trend Plot. A Trend Plot shows the operator how the value of a Data Point Tag varies over time. For example:

A trend plot showing two data point tags.

This example shows how the temperature and tank level change over time.

Using the Plot Editor you can configure:

An optional title.
Up to 8 pens to displayed on the plot.
The time period of the data shown on the plot.
Whether the plot tracks the current time.
Fonts and colors of the display elements.

The Trend Plot Tag is a license free tag. You can create any number of these tags without restriction.

Configuration Properties

The Trend Plot Tag supports the configuration properties of the Core Tag.

Use the Plot Editor to configure the contents of the plot.

Data Properties

The Trend Plot Tag does not support any Data Properties.

Tag Commands

The Trend Plot Tag does not support any Tag Commands.

Relationships to Other Tag Types

The Trend Plot Tag builds on the features of these tag types:

Plot Tag

Further Information

Configuration Tool Plot Editor

To learn how to edit Trend Plot Tags.

Core Driver

For information about all the tag types provided by the core driver.

Glossary

For the meaning of terms used in Fernhill SCADA.