IEC 61131–3: Programming Industrial Automation Systems

Download or read book IEC 61131–3: Programming Industrial Automation Systems written by Karl-Heinz John and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2001 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical book gives a comprehensive introduction to the concepts and languages of the new standard IEC 61131 used to program industrial control systems. A summary of the special requirements in programming industrial automation systems and the corresponding features in the IEC 61131-3 standard makes it suitable for students as well as PLC experts. The material is presented in an easy-to-understand form using numerous examples, illustrations and summary tables. There is also a purchaser's guide and a CD-ROM containing two reduced but functional versions of programming systems. These increase the value of the book for PLC programmers and for those in charge of purchasing software in industrial companies.