Configuration
Creating the configuration in the TwinCAT 3 PLC Profiler is a crucial step that enables the measurement and analysis of PLC programs. The configuration window allows you to select the specific program blocks to be monitored during the profiling process. The user interface offers intuitive features such as the creation of blacklists and whitelists to precisely define which parts of the program should be included or excluded from the measurement.
You can use a drop-down menu to decide whether the POUs (Program Organization Units) to be measured should be configured on the basis of a blacklist or whitelist. The blacklist acts as an exclusion list, while the whitelist specifies exactly which elements are to be examined. The Add button allows you to add new program blocks to the configuration list. This list forms the core of the configuration and serves as the basis for profiling.
The Instrumented Elements information display provides information on how many elements are already configured for profiling. This provides a clear overview and makes it easier to manage sophisticated projects. You can also use this configuration interface to determine which functions and methods are highlighted to ensure that the critical parts of the code are monitored and analyzed.