PLECS Scope

The PLECS scope is used to display simulation results and offers powerful zooming and analysis tools to simplify viewing and processing results. The PLECS scope can be placed in a Simulink model or in a PLECS schematic. The scope contains a plot area and optional Zoom view, Saved view and Data view windows.

Zoom and pan

Zoom in on a curve by clicking on the plot area and dragging the mouse until the desired area is selected. Or pan the view by dragging the plot axes. As you zoom and pan, the Zoom Area window will show you, which portion of the data you are currently viewing. You can easily navigate backwards and forwards through the view history. A single mouse-click will add the current axis settings to a list of saved views, so that you can restore them at a later time.

Data cursors

The cursors allow you to read exact waveform values or to measure differences between two points. Besides showing the values and differences, the Data window lets you perform simple analyses such as the RMS value of the curves between the cursors.

Print and export

Print the current view directly from the scope or export it to a bitmap or PDF file in order to include it in a report. When printing or exporting, the scope will automatically use a white background for the plots.

Fourier analysis

At the push of a button you can display the Fourier spectrum of your waveforms in a separate window. The analysis range is determined by the cursor positions in the scope window. Choose between bars, stems or lines to display the magnitude of the harmonics up to the specified order.