1. INTRODUCTION
Figure 16: MT8500 working
1.1.6.2. Editors for Project Configuration and Hardware Configuration
With the help of special editors a project can be easily configured in MasterTool IEC XE. The graphical tool allows a
fast and comprehensive way to configure the system. Additionally, the user has the complete visualization of the application
architecture with the physical position and module information.
The configuration of fieldbus networks and standard communication protocols, like PROFIBUS-DP and MODBUS proto-
cols, are integrated in the programming tool. This feature enables the user to set all configuration parameters in a single place,
avoiding the need of switching between different software tools.
1.1.6.3. Object-Oriented Programming
MasterTool IEC XE offers object-oriented programming with the advantages known from modern high-level languages
such as JAVA or C++: classes, interfaces, methods, inheritance and polymorphism/dynamic binding. The IEC function blocks
are seamlessly extended and the extensions made available to all engineering aspects. Object-oriented programming offers
great advantages to the user for example when wanting to reuse existing parts of the application or when working on an
application with several developers.
1.1.6.4. Online, Debugging and Commissioning Features
The code generated from the application is downloaded onto the target device with a single mouse click. Once MasterTool
IEC XE is online, it offers many important functions for fast and efficient debugging, testing and commissioning.
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