Title :
Recent developments and future trends in PLC programming languages and programming tools for real-time control
Author :
Peshek, C.J. ; Graham, Jeffery
Author_Institution :
Modicon AEG, Independence, OH, USA
Abstract :
Ladder logic as the primary programming language for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is described, and deficiencies of ladder logic are discussed. Recent developments and future trends in PLC programming languages and programming tools for real-time control are detailed.<>
Keywords :
computerised control; high level languages; programmable controllers; PLC programming languages; ladder logic; programming tools; real-time control; Application software; Computer languages; Force control; Logic programming; Microcomputers; Process control; Programmable control; Programming environments; Relays; Rubber;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Engineering Problems in the Rubber and Plastics Industries, 1993., IEEE Conference Record of 1993 Forth-Fifth Annual Conference of
Conference_Location :
Akron, OH, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0897-2
DOI :
10.1109/RAPCON.1993.255307