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Creating an Object Type

Creating an Object Type
The PLC Connect allows the user to get an object oriented handling of the
properties retrieved from the PLCs. The grouping of properties into objects
representing devices controlled by the PLC is done in the Object Type Structure.
For each type of device that is controlled by the PLC, there should be an object type
created. To create an object type, open the Plant Explorer by double-clicking on the
"My ePlant" icon on the desktop. Then change to "Object Type Structure" in the
drop-down menu in the upper left side of the window, and go to the PLC object as
shown below. To create an object type representing a specific type of device, right-
click the PLC object and select New Object in the context menu.
Figure 21. PLC Object in the Object Type Structure
Enter the name of the device type e.g. "Simple On Off Motor" and click Create.
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