D.3.6.5 Using groups

Subfolders within the OutputData can be used, for example, to group data. Suppose that our sample module is an 8-channel input where a channel can be Int16 or Float. A possible Information Model is illustrated in Figure D.26.

Figure D.26 – Sample for analogue input module – using groups

Again, as stated in the variants before, the module can choose to support preconfigured DataSets (e.g., one for all Int16 channels and one for all Float channels) and/or allow customised DataSets, depending on the setting of PreconfiguredDataSetOnly. A Connection can, for example, select Channel1 and Channel6. Figure D.27 illustrates this sample.

Figure D.27 – ConnectionEndpoint using grouped data