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Abstract: In this paper we propose and evaluate the application of the methodology step-by-step-minimum for automation combined with Function Block Diagram programming. We produce and present results ...

IEC-1131 is the first international standard for process control software. By using IEC-1131, a programmer can develop a control algorithm for a particular brand of controller, and import that same ...

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This paper attempts a journey right from configuring a PLC, writing application program to code generation along with run-time configurations and RTOS abstraction for embedding it into PLC hardware ...

Old habits die hard. But change is inevitable. And in this case, if proponents are right, change is on the way in the form of an open PLC programming standard known as IEC 61131-3. Promulgated by the ...