MICRO-EPSILON confocalDT 2410 EtherCAT Installation guide

IFD2410-1
IFD2410-3
IFD2410-6
IFD2415-1
IFD2415-3
IFD2415-10
Quick Manual
confocalDT 2410/2415
EtherCAT

MICRO-EPSILON
MESSTECHNIK
GmbH & Co. KG
Koenigbacher Str. 15
94496 Ortenburg / Germany
Tel. [phone] / 168-0
Fax [phone] / 168-90
e-mail [email protected]
www.micro-epsilon.com
You can find more information about the measuring system
in the operating instructions. They are available online at:
www.micro-epsilon.de/download/manuals/man--
confocalDT-2410-2411-2415--en.pdf
Contents
General ......................................................................................3
Symbols Used............................................................................... 3
Warnings ....................................................................................... 3
Intended Use................................................................................. 4
Proper Environment...................................................................... 4
Glossary ........................................................................................ 4
Mechanical Fastening ...............................................................5
Preliminary Remarks..................................................................... 5
Circumferential Clamping ............................................................. 5
Direct fastening ............................................................................. 6
Electrical Connections .................................................................. 7
Supply Voltage.............................................................................. 9
RS422 Connection with USB Converter IF2001/USB .................. 9
Sensor LEDs............................................................................10
Correct Button............................................................................. 11
Start of Measuring Range ........................................................... 11
Initial Operation.......................................................................12
Switch between EtherCAT and Ethernet Setup Mode ............... 13
Access via Web Interface............................................................ 14
Positioning the Target ................................................................. 15
Presets, Setups, Measurement Configuration, Signal Quality... 16
Checking the Video Signal, Peak Selection ............................... 18
Distance Measurement with Website Display........................19
One-Sided Thickness Measurement, Transparent Target .....21
Preset Selection .......................................................................... 21
Material Selection........................................................................ 21
Video Signal................................................................................ 22
Measurement Chart for Thickness Measurement ...................... 23
Switch between Ethernet Setup Mode and EtherCAT ...........24
EtherCAT..................................................................................25
Preliminary Remarks................................................................... 25
Parameter Setting via EtherCAT ................................................. 25
Saving the Settings, Continuing EtherCAT Mode ...................... 26
Service, Repair ........................................................................27
Disclaimer................................................................................27
Decommissioning, Disposal...................................................28
EtherCAT® is registered trademark
and patented technology, licensed by
Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany.

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General
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General
Symbols Used
The following symbols are used in this document:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a situation that may result in property damage if not avoided.
Indicates a user action.
iIndicates a tip for users.
Measurement Indicates hardware or a software button/menu.
Warnings
Connect the power supply and the display/output device according to the safety regulations for
electrical equipment.
> Risk of injury, damage to or destruction of the sensor
When all interfaces are used, the sensor surface heats up to more than 50 °C.
> Risk of injury
Avoid shocks and impacts to the sensor.
> Damage to or destruction of the sensor
The supply voltage must not exceed the specified limits.
> Damage to or destruction of the sensor
Protect the cables against damage.
> Failure of the measuring device

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General
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Intended Use
- The measuring system is designed for use in an industrial environment. It is used for
displacement, distance, movement and thickness measurement,
measuring the position of parts or machine components
- The measuring system must only be operated within the limits specified in the technical data.
The measuring system must only be used in such a way that no persons are endangered or machines are dam-
aged in the event of malfunction or total failure of the sensor.
Take additional precautions for safety and damage prevention in case of safety-related applications.
Proper Environment
- Sensor protection class: IP64, front side
- Operating temperature range: +5 ... +50 °C
- Temperature range (storage): -20 ... +70 °C
- Humidity: 5 ... 95% (non-condensing)
- Ambient pressure: Atmospheric pressure
- Shock (DIN EN 60068-2-27): 15 g / 6 ms in XY-axis, 1000 shocks each
- Vibration (DIN EN 60068-2-6): 2 g / 20 … 500 Hz in XY-axis, 10 cycles each
Glossary
SMR Start of measuring range MMR Mid of measuring range
MR Measuring range EMR End of measuring range
Minimum target thickness see Technical Data, Operating Instructions
Maximum target thickness Sensor measuring range x Refractive index of target

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Mechanical Fastening
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Mechanical Fastening
Preliminary Remarks
IFS241x optical sensors operate in the μm range. Ob-
serve the maximum tilt angle between sensor and target.
i
Ensure careful handling during installation and
operation!
Circumferential Clamping
Use an adapter to mount the IFD241x sensors.
Circumferential clamping with MA240x mounting ring,
consisting of mounting block and mounting ring
iMicro-Epsilon recommends circumferential clamp- ing
20 (.79)
10 (.39)
30 (1.18)
13 (.51)
10 (.39)
30 (1.18)
23 (.91)
7 (.28)
M5
Dimension in mm (inch)
C
B
A
Mounting ring Size A Size B Size C
MA2400-27 ø27 ø46 19.75 (.78)
MA2405-34 ø34 ø50 22 (.87)
MA2405-54 ø54 ø70 32 (1.26)
Mounting block and MA240x mounting ring

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Mechanical Fastening
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Direct fastening
Mount the sensor via three M3 screws.
1,0 Nm
max. 8
Screwing depth Screw Tightening torque
Minimum Maximum ISO 4762
mm mm 3 pc. Nm
6 8 M3 1.0
Mounting conditions
IFD2410- 1 3 6 IFD2415- 1 3 10
MR 1 3 6 MR 1 3 10
SMR 15 25 35 SMR 10 20 50
A 56 A 82 85 118
B 33 B 59 62 ---
C 150 C 176 179 212
D 27 D 27 34 54
Dimensions in mm
C
71.5
±0.1
28
±0.1
14
±0.1
A
SMR
free
aperture
B
MR
confocal DT
D
M3 × 8
29.5 (1.16)
(2.81)
63 (2.48)
48 (1.89)
Dimensional drawing IFD2410 / IFD2415
Dimension in mm (inch)
The bearing surfaces surrounding the mounting
holes are slightly raised.

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Electrical Connections
PS 2020
PC2415-1/YPC2415-x
RS422 / Encoder
Synchronization /
Ref. Encoder Switch / PC / Ethernet
SPS
PC
PC2415-x/OE IF2001/USB
12-pin connector sensor PC2415-x/OE PC2415-1/Y IF2001
Signal Pin Wire color Wire color RJ45, Pin Signal
V+1 Red Red --- 24VDC
Supply GND 2 Blue Blue --- GND
Data Rx+ Encoder 2A+ 1 3 Brown Brown --- Tx+
Data Rx- Encoder 2A- 4 White White --- Tx-
Data Tx+ Encoder 2B+ 5 Green Green --- Rx+
Data Tx- Encoder 2B+ 6 Yellow Yellow --- Rx-
SYNC+ Encoder 2Ref+ 7 Gray Gray --- ---
SYNC- Encoder 2Ref- 8 Pink Pink --- ---
Industrial Ethernet
9 White/Green --- 3 ---
10 Green --- 6 ---
11 White/Orange --- 1 ---
12 Orange --- 2 ---
The PC2415-1/Y cable is
included in delivery.
Characteristics PC2415-1/Y:
- Power supply
- Ethernet
- RS422 and synchroniza-
tion or encoder
Other cables are available as
optional accessory.
4
1
2
3
8
7
6
12
910
5
11
12-pin sensor connector,
pin side
1) You can use the pins for
- serial communication TIA/
EIA-422-B) and synchroni-
zation or
- for encoder signals.

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Mechanical Fastening
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SC2415-x/OE
Analog output
Digital I/O
Encoder
A, B
17-pin connector sensor SC2415-x/OE
Signal Pin Wire color
Analog output 1 White, internal
Analog GND 2 Black 1
Switching output 2 GND 3 Black
Switching output 2 13 Purple
Multifunction input 1 5 Red
Multifunction input 2 14 Blue
Encoder 1B+ 8 Gray
Encoder 1B- 15 Pink
Encoder 1Ref+ 9 Green
Encoder 1Ref- 16 Yellow
Switching output 1 GND 10 Brown
Switching output 1 11 White
Encoder 1A- 12 Red/Blue
Encoder 1A+ 17 Gray/Pink
Characteristics SC2415-x/OE:
- Analog output
- Switching outputs
- Encoder
The SC2415-x/OE cable is optionally
available.
The GND connections of the switching
outputs are separated from supply GND
by filters.
The GND connections of the switching
outputs are separated from analog GND
by filters.
The GND connections are not electrically
separated.
iFor reasons of interference immuni- ty, use the associated GND connec-
tion for the analog output and the
two switching outputs.
7
9
15
16
6
5
8
12
1 11 10
13 4 14
2
3
17
17-pin sensor connector, pin side
1) Analog output in shielded cable area

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Mechanical Fastening
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Supply Voltage
Nominal value: 24 V DC (20 ... 28 V, P< 7 W)
Sensor supply is via the PC2415-1/Y or PC2415-x/OE cable.
IFD2410
IFD2415
1
2
20 ...
28 VDC
Sensor
12-pin connector
Power supply PC2415-1/Y
PC2415-x/OE
1V+Red
2 GND Blue
Voltage supply only for measuring devices, not to be used for drives or similar sources of impulse interference at the
same time. MICRO-EPSILON recommends using an optional available power supply unit PS2020 for the sensor.
Only turn on the power supply after wiring has been completed.
Connect the inputs Pin 1 and Pin 2 at the sensor with a 24V power supply.
RS422 Connection with USB Converter IF2001/USB
In addition to Industrial Ethernet, the sensor also supports serial communication via RS422. Serial communication is
possible with PC2415-1/Y or PC2415-x/OE cables. The IF2001/USB is available as an optional accessory.
Properties: Differential signals according to EIA-422,
galvanically connected to the supply voltage.
Use a shielded cable with twisted wires.
Cable length less than 30 m.
Connect the ground connections.
Sensor
12-pin connector
Signal PC2415-1/Y
PC2415-x/OE
IF2001/USB
3 RX + Brown TX +
4 RX - White TX -
2 Supply GND (Blue)
5 TX + Green RX +
6 TX - Yellow RX -
Housing Shield Cable shield ---

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Sensor LEDs
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Sensor LEDs
LED Color Status Meaning
intensity
range
Intensity
Red flashes Dark signal acquisition in progress
Red lights up Signal saturated
Yellow lights up Signal too low
Green lights up Signal OK
Range
Red flashes Dark signal acquisition in progress
Red lights up No target present, outside of measuring range
Yellow lights up Target close to mid of measuring range
Green lights up Measuring object within the measuring range
RUN Green Off Slave is in the "Init" status
RUN / SF / MS
ERR / BF / NS
Green flashes evenly Slave is in the "Pre-Operational" status
Green flashes briefly Slave is in the "Safe-Operational" status
Green flashes quickly Slave is in the "initialization" or "bootstrap" status
Green lights up Slave is in the "Operational" status
ERR Red Off No error
Red flashes evenly Invalid configuration
Red flashes briefly Unwanted status change
Red flashes twice Timeout of the Application watchdog
Red flickers Boot error
Red lights up Timeout of the PDI watchdog

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Sensor LEDs
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Correct Button
The Correct button is assigned multiple functions. As standard, the button is assigned the dark reference function.
Function
Dark reference Starts dark referencing
Factory setting Reset the device and measurement settings to
factory settings.
The selected function is indicated by the flashing/illuminated Range and Intensity LEDs.
0 10 sec2 sec Time
Factory
setting
Dark reference
Correct button actuation time
The Correct button is not assigned a key lock in the factory. Optionally, you can deactivate or lock the Correct
button, see the operating instructions for the sensor.
With the Correct key you can also change the operation mode. For details, refer to section Initial Operation
or Switch between EtherCAT and Ethernet Setup Mode.
Start of Measuring Range
Sensor SMR
Target
An offset distance (SMR) between the sensor and the target must be
kept.
Start of measuring range (SMR), the shortest distance
between the front surface of the sensor and the target

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Initial Operation
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Initial Operation
iThe measuring system is ready for operation approx. 3 s after applying the supply voltage. With circumferential clamping: To ensure precise measurements, let the measuring system warm up for approx.
5 minutes. With direct fastening: To ensure precise measurements, let the measuring system warm up for approx.
50 minutes.
The controller starts in the last stored operating mode. Standard is EtherCAT.
Alternative communication with the sensor
Ethernet-Setup-Mode RS422 Communication Ethernet over EtherCAT (EoE)
- Programming via web interface;
- programming on command level e.g.
with Telnet,
- no EtherCAT
- Programming via web interface;
- programming on command level e.g. with
Telnet,
- no parallel output of measurement data via
EtherCAT and RS422 possible
- Programming via web interface;
- programming on command level
e.g. with Telnet,
- Parallel programming and mea-
surement
Switch to the Ethernet setup mode.
Details can be found in section Switch
between EtherCAT and Ethernet
Setup Mode.
Connect the sensor and the PC
with a LAN cable.
Start your web browser and
type the standard IP address
169.254.168.150 of the sensor into
the address bar.
Connect the sensor, e.g. via an IF2001/
USB RS422 converter from Micro-Epsilon
via USB to a PC.
Start the sensorTOOL program.
Download at https://www.micro-epsilon.de/
download/software/sensorTOOL.exe.
Click the Sensor button.
The program will now search for connected
sensors.
Select a desired sensor. Click the Open
Website button.
Enable the EoE in your PLC
software.
Virtual Ethernet Port is a
name in TwinCAT®.
Assign a MAC address and an
IP address to the slave.
Saved settings remain in the sensor remanently across interfaces

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Switch between EtherCAT and Ethernet Setup Mode
The sensor starts in the last stored operating mode. Factory setting is EtherCAT. Access via Ethernet is possible in the
Ethernet setup mode.
Press and hold the Correct button on the sensor before switching on the power supply on the sensor. Release
the button again as soon as the Intensity LED flashes yellow. Press the button again for approx. 10 to 15 sec-
onds until the Intensity LED flashes red.
Within the time t2 ... t3,the red flashing with 8 Hz starts after 10 seconds. The key must be released again after 15 sec-
onds at the latest. When the Correct key is released at the latest at time t3, the Intensity LED starts to flash yellow
at 8 Hz.
Intensity LED
Firmware installation or
EtherCAT/Ethernet switch
Correct key
Supply
voltage
red
yellow, appr. 8 Hzred, appr. 8 Hzyellow flashing appr. 1 Hz yellow green yellow
t0t1t3
t2
10 ... 15 sec
t4
Ethernet Setup Mode
0
1
0
1
Flowchart for starting a sensor in Ethernet setup mode
After completion of the firmware installation/switch, the sensor reboots at time t4.
t0: Supply voltage is applied
t1: The Intensity LED starts flashing yellow, the Correct button can be released
t2: Within 15 sec. (t2- t1), press Correct button again and hold for further 10 ... 15 sec. (t3- t2)
t3... t4: Switches from EtherCAT to Ethernet Setup Mode, duration max. 1 min.
t4: Sensor starts in Ethernet setup mode, the Intensity LED lights up briefly at intervals of approx. 1 sec.

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Access via Web Interface
Start the web interface of the sensor, see section
Initial Operation.
Interactive web pages you can use to configure the sen-
sor are now displayed in the web browser. The sensor
is active and supplies measurement values. The web
interface does not guarantee real-time measurements.
The currently running measurement can be controlled
using the function buttons in the Chart type section.
First page after web interface has been accessed in
Ethernet mode
For configuration, you can switch between the video sig-
nal and a display of the measured values over time. The
appearance of the websites depends on the functions.
Dynamic help texts with excerpts from the operating
instructions supports you during sensor configuration.
iDepending on the selected measuring rate and the PC used, measured values may be reduced in the
display. That is, not all measured values are trans-
mitted to the web interface for display and saving.
The horizontal navigation includes the functions below:
- Home. The web interface automatically starts in this
view with Measurement Chart, Measurement con-
figuration and Signal quality.
- Settings. Sensor parameters configuration such as
triggering, measuring rate and zero setting/mastering.
- Measurement chart. Measurement chart or video
signal display.
- Info. Includes information about the sensor, such as
measuring range, serial number and software status.

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The vertical navigation is contextual to the selection in the horizontal navigation
and contains the following functions for the Home menu:
- The Search settings function permits time-saving access to functions
and parameters.
- Measurement configuration. Allows a selection of predefined measure-
ment settings.
- Signal quality By mouse click it is possible to switch between three pre-
defined basic settings for the measuring rate and the averaging.
Positioning the Target
Position the target as centrally as possible within the measuring range.
100 %
50
0SMR MMR EMR
Displacement
Output signal
analog / digital
SMR Measuring range (MR)
Target
Sensor
Range
LED
intensity
range
Range LED
Red No target present or target
outside of measuring range
yellow Target close to mid of measur-
ing range
green Measuring object within the
measuring range
The Range LED on the front of the sensor indicates the posi-
tion of the target relative to the sensor.

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Presets, Setups, Measurement Configuration, Signal Quality
Definition
- Preset: Manufacturer-specific program with settings for frequent measurement tasks; cannot be overwritten
- Setup: User-specific program with relevant settings for a measurement task
- Initial setup at boot (sensor start): a favorite can be selected from the setups, which is automatically activated at
sensor start. If no favorite is determined from the setups, the sensor activates the Standard preset at startup.
Upon delivery of the sensor from the factory
- the presets Standard, Standard shiny,
Multisurface and One-sided thickness mea-
surement are possible
- for the IFD2415 sensor, the presets Multilayer air
gap and Multilayer composite material are
available.
- no setup is available.
You can select a preset in the tab
Home > Measurement configuration
You can select a setup in the tab
Home > Measurement configuration or
Settings in the System settings > Load & save
menu
A setup can be stored permanently in the sensor.

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For all presets, the measurement task can be individually adapted via the Signal quality slider. Reducing the
measuring rate increases the exposure time for the line and thus improves the measurement quality.
Measuring rate Averaging 1Description
0.2 kHz Static
Moving, 128 values
Three predefined basic settings (Static, Balanced
and Dynamic); a change via mouse click is immedi-
ately visible in the diagram and the system configu-
ration.
iIf the sensor starts up with a user-defined measurement setting (setup), the signal quality
cannot be changed.
1 kHz Balanced
Moving, 16 values
5 kHz Dynamic
Moving, 4 values
Presets allow a quick start into the individual measurement task. Basic features such as peak and material selection
and the calculation functions are already set in the presets to match the target surface.
Distance measurement,
e.g., for ceramic material,
non-transparent plastics.
Highest peak, averaging,
distance calculation.
One-sided thickness mea-
surement, e.g., for glass, BK7
material. First and second peak,
averaging, thickness calculation.
Distance measurement, e.g.,
for metal, polished surfaces.
Highest peak, Median over 5
values, distance calculation.
Layer thickness measurement 2for
laminated glass, e.g. windshield,
1st layer BK7, 2nd layer PC, 3rd
layer BK7, first and second peak,
no averaging.
Distance measurement, e.g.,
for PCBs, hybrid materials.
Highest peak, Median over 9
values, distance calculation.
Thickness measurement 2 e.g. for
mask under glass. 1st layer BK7,
2nd layer air, first and second
peak, median over 5 values.
1) Values apply to the Standard and One-sided thickness measurement presets.
2) Possible in IFC2415 sensor.

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Initial Operation
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Checking the Video Signal, Peak Selection
The video signal in the graph window displays the spectral distribution of the pixels in the receiving row. The peaks
are counted starting at the start of the measuring range toward the end of the measuring range. The corresponding
measured value is marked by a vertical line (peak marking).
Go to the Measurement chart menu. Display the video signal with Video. Adjust the settings for the exposure
mode and measuring rate parameters.
1. Peak 2. Peak 3. Peak n. Peak The selection of peaks dictates which
region in the signal is used for the distance
or thickness measurement. For a measur-
ing object consisting of several transparent
layers, use the refractive index correction
to compensate for the distance measure-
ment errors caused by optical factors, see
operating instructions.
Video signal with four peaks in the measur-
ing range
1 measurement first peak / highest peak / last peak The Standard, Standard shiny and
Multisurface presets use the highest
peak.
The preset One-sided thickness
measurement uses the 1. and 2. peak
for the calculation of the measured value.
Go to the Data Recording > Set-
tings > Peak selection menu
to select a different peak.
2 measurement
values
first and second peak / first and last peak / second to
last and last peak / highest and second highest peak
3 up to 5 mea-
surement values
All peaks above the intensity threshold are evaluated
in ascending distance order.
Options for peak selection

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Distance Measurement with Website Display
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Distance Measurement with Website Display
Align the sensor perpendicularly to the object to be measured.
Then, move the sensor (or the target) closer and closer to the start of the measuring range of the relevant sensor.
As soon as the object is within the measuring field of the sensor, the sensor’s Range LED lights up (green or yellow).
Alternatively, you can watch the video signal.
2
1
3
4
5
6
2
8
7
Measurement (distance measurement) web page

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Distance Measurement with Website Display
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1Stop pauses the chart; you can still use the data selection and zoom functions. Save opens a Windows selection
dialog for the file name and storage location to save the last 10,000 values in a CSV file (separation using semico-
lon).
2All changes only become effective when you click on the Save settings button.
3 In the left-hand window, the signals to be displayed can be switched on or off during or after the measurement. In-
active curves are grayed out and can be added by clicking on the check mark. The changes become effective when
you save the settings.
You can show or hide the individual signals using the eye symbols . The calculation continues in the background.
• 01SHUTTER: exposure time
• 01xINTENSITY: Signal quality of the underlying peak in the video signal
• 01DIST: Distance signal curve over time
4To scale the axis in the graph for the measured values (y-axis), you can use Auto (= automatic scaling) or Manual
(= manual scaling).
5The current values for distance, exposure time, current measuring rate and time stamp are shown in the text boxes
above the graph. Errors are also displayed.
6Mouseover function. When the chart has been stopped and you move the mouse over the graph, points on the
curve are marked with a circle and the associated values are displayed in the text boxes above the graph. The inten-
sity bars are also updated.
7The peak intensity is displayed as a bar chart.
8 Scaling the x-axis: During an ongoing measurement, you can use the left-hand slider to enlarge the entire signal
(zoom). The time range can also be defined using an input field under the time axis. When the chart has been
stopped, the right-hand slider can also be used. You can also move the zoom window with the mouse in the center
of the zoom window (four-sided arrow).