System and method for creating serial interface protocols in a process control environment

摘要

A method includes creating a plurality of function blocks. The function blocks are defined by at least one user. The method also includes identifying a plurality of data flows between the function blocks. Each data flow includes at least one of: a flow of data from an output of one of the function blocks and a flow of data into an input of one of the function blocks. The method further includes identifying at least one value for at least one property of one or more of the function blocks. The function blocks, data flows, and at least one property value define a serial interface protocol for communicating over a serial interface. The data flows may be identified by presenting symbols representing the function blocks to the at least one user via a graphical user interface and allowing the at least one user to link inputs and outputs of the symbols.