Chapter 8: Options to Consider When Creating PLC Blocks
This chapter explores additional options to consider when creating programmable logic controller (PLC) blocks. There are many different approaches that programmers can take when designing, creating, and then implementing logic solutions. This chapter explores how to retain standardization while offering a flexible approach.
In this chapter, the following topics are covered:
- Extending standard functions
- Extending standard data
- Managing data through instance parameters
- Asynchronous data access considerations
Extending standard functions
A well-built paradigm or design pattern should allow for the extension of standard objects without affecting the object itself. For example, standard objects ...
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