Two concrete examples:

• Configurable input filter for digital input modules: A module type can be used for various input situations and different sensor technology. The digital input filter can be adapted optimally to every situation from hyper-fast input signals to suppressing short disturbance pulses with standard sensor technology.
• Analog modules for current and voltage measurement: It doesn’t matter which signal needs to be measured, the same module is always used. The selection of input values are made using various terminal assignments for current and voltage, which improves clarity and therefore prevents errors. The measurement signal is finally determined using the corresponding software configuration.